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CRIME AWARENESS MONTHS
SUMMARY: To increase awareness of crime prevention and victim's rights, several organizations have created and promote commemorative events.
Below is a list of selected U.S. crime awareness events, their sponsors, and websites for more information. I encourage everyone to pick just one event to participate in.
Get involved by distributing materials, working with public officials on proclamations, holding events or trainings, contacting local media, and organizing or participating in other local activities that raise awareness.
The effort is small, and the potential impact is huge. You can help promote self-defense and personal protection with just a few hours of volunteering.
Which reminds me of the story about the starfish, which many of you have heard before. The original was written by Loren Eisley, and variations have been circulated over the years.
A man was on the beach and saw a child pick up starfishes and throw them back into the ocean. "Why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?" he asked the child.
"The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them in, they'll die," said the child.
"There are miles of beach and starfish all over. You can't possibly make a difference!"
The child picked up a starfish, threw it into the ocean, and replied "it made a difference for that one."
The lesson is that if you make a positive difference in just one life, it was worth it.
Review this list and pick one that resonates with you. Visit their website and find a local group to volunteer with. If there isn't one, why not start one yourself?
January
National Stalking Awareness Month
The National Center for Victims of Crime
Crime Stoppers Month
Crime Stoppers International
No Name-Calling Week
No Name-Calling Week
March
National Youth Violence Prevention Week
National Youth Violence Prevention Campaign
April
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Prevent Child Abuse America
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
May
National Missing Children's Day
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
National Safe Kids Week
National SAFE KIDS Campaign
National Police Week
National Police Week
June
National Internet Safety Month
U.S. Senate
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
July
National Fraud Awareness Week
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
August
National Night Out
National Association of Town Watch
September
Campus Safety Awareness Month
Security on Campus, Inc.
National No Bully Week
National Crime Prevention Council
October
America's Safe Schools Week
National School Safety Center
National Crime Prevention Month
National Crime Prevention Council
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Cyber Security Alliance
Educause
National Day of Concern about Young People and Gun Violence
Student Pledge Against Gun Violence
Conclusion
You can make a difference in keeping communities safe. Help raise awareness of crime, safety, and self-defense by getting involved in one or more of the above crime awareness events.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Books Self-defense books covering the foundation of personal protection and security. Includes recommended books.
- Videos Self-defense DVDs and videos serve as excellent supplemental learning tools as you see self-defense techniques performed.
- Training Live self-defense training from qualified instructors allows more personalized training, technique correction, and practice with partners.
- Information Additional websites that provide self-defense and personal protection information.
- More Articles Read more general self-defense articles from our library.