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What we can do about violence and crime in JP
Neighbors,
As you know there have been a couple of violent incidents in Jamaica Plain over the past couple of days. These incidents are very sad, and I wanted to offer you some steps you can take be a part of the solution.
Here's what we can do:
Read more below for details.
E-13/Jamaica Plain Neighbors Network:
What we can do about crime in our neighborhood? The short-term answer is: change our behavior!
The first change in behavior I encourage you to make is to call 911 when you think you or others need or will need police attention. More often than not I hear, "I saw such and such . . . and I should have called." Call 911 so we can help prevent crimes from happening. Do not be afraid to call! BPD is happy to check things out and prefers to err on the side of caution.
Here are other other practical examples of ways changing your behavior can prevent crime. Have you ever noticed or left valuables in your car? Electronics such as GPS systems, iPods, and car stereos are items on thieves' shopping lists. Even spare change can be reason enough for someone to break into a car. My rule of thumb is to keep my car empty; I don't even leave any trash in my car. Most crime is opportunistic, so when the opportunity presents itself, like when we leave valuables in our cars, thieves seize the opportunity. By changing our behavior and removing our valuables, we remove the opportunity, and the crime is prevented.
Note: This is different from our Neighbors for Neighbors Social Activity and Volunteer Network where we do fun stuff with and for our neighbors. You should join that as well if you have not already.
Attend the Community Safety Meeting:
Monday April 28, 6pm at the Park, Across From Stonybrook T Station. If it rains it will be at Spontaneous Celebrations. (see below) Organization who will attend: Massachusetts State Police, Boston Police Department District E-13, Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr., State Representative Liz Malia, State Representative Jeffrey Sanchez, Mayor’s Office, Spontaneous Celebrations, MBTA Transit Police, Parkland Management Advisory Committee (P.M.A.C.), Capuchins Friars, Brookside Neighborhood Association, and Egleston Square Teen Empowerment. Fore more information, you may contact Alex Gordillo, Office of City Councillor John M. Tobin, at (617) 635-4220
Attend the Police-Community Relation Meeting:
Thursday May 1, 7pm, E-13 Police Station, 3347 Washington St. Community Co-Chair: Michael Reiskind, James Lesnick, Police Co-Chair: Captain Michalosky. For more information call 617-343-5624.
Organizations Serving Youth:
The following is a list of organizations that provide services that need our support. There are other organizations in JP serving youth; this is all I had time to compile. Please contact these organizations and support them in whatever way you can. Please don't forget Neighbors for Neighbors needs your support, too.
Donate to support Youth Week Programs:
For the past couples of months I have been working with a group of JP agencies, organizations, and youth workers called BSMART to create fun, safe, and adult-supervised activities for youth during this current week (April Vacation). It is not too late to make your contributions to Youth Week. You have two options:
For a longer-term look at addressing systemic issues that affect us all in Jamaica Plain, please SAVE THE DATE and plan to attend the JP Community Summit, May 17, 2008, English High School, 144 McBride St., Jamaica Plain, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Help Cover Funeral Costs for the Victim's Family:
Spontaneous Celebrations is accepting checks to help cover funeral costs for the victim's family. The victim had a sibling who was part of Spontaneous Celebrations' programs. Checks should made out to "Noemi Pineda, Care of Spontaneous Celebrations." Their address is 45 Danforth Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
Peacefully,
Joseph Porcelli
E13NeighborsNetworkFront.doc
As you know there have been a couple of violent incidents in Jamaica Plain over the past couple of days. These incidents are very sad, and I wanted to offer you some steps you can take be a part of the solution.
Here's what we can do:
Read more below for details.
- Join the E-13/Jamaica Plain Neighbors Network. Meet and organize with your neighbors in our neighborhoods and on your streets to prevent crime and build community. Get access to and support from the BPD, the city, elected officials, and community partners.
- Support organizations serving our youth. See a list of organizations making a real difference in our neighborhood. Contact them and find out how you can support their crucial work. (See below.)
- Attend the Public Safety Meeting, Monday April 28, 6pm at the Park, Across From Stonybrook T Station. If it rains it will be at Spontaneous Celebrations. (see below)
- Attend the Police-Community Relation Meeting, Thursday May 1, 7pm, E-13 Police Station, 3347 Washington St.
- Attend the Jamaica Plain Summit, May 17, English High, 9:00 to 3:30 PM.
- Help cover funeral costs for the victim's family via Spontaneous Celebrations. (See below.)
E-13/Jamaica Plain Neighbors Network:
What we can do about crime in our neighborhood? The short-term answer is: change our behavior!
The first change in behavior I encourage you to make is to call 911 when you think you or others need or will need police attention. More often than not I hear, "I saw such and such . . . and I should have called." Call 911 so we can help prevent crimes from happening. Do not be afraid to call! BPD is happy to check things out and prefers to err on the side of caution.
Here are other other practical examples of ways changing your behavior can prevent crime. Have you ever noticed or left valuables in your car? Electronics such as GPS systems, iPods, and car stereos are items on thieves' shopping lists. Even spare change can be reason enough for someone to break into a car. My rule of thumb is to keep my car empty; I don't even leave any trash in my car. Most crime is opportunistic, so when the opportunity presents itself, like when we leave valuables in our cars, thieves seize the opportunity. By changing our behavior and removing our valuables, we remove the opportunity, and the crime is prevented.
So how do we educate and mobilize each other to make these simple changes in behavior?We start by getting as many JP residents as possible to join the E-13/Jamaica Plain Neighbors Network. On this network we'll connect, communicate, and organize with our neighbors in our neighborhoods and on our streets. We'll also receive crime prevention tips from the BPD, and communications about crime and community happenings. You can either join now, or wait for the invitation I will send you shortly.
Note: This is different from our Neighbors for Neighbors Social Activity and Volunteer Network where we do fun stuff with and for our neighbors. You should join that as well if you have not already.
Attend the Community Safety Meeting:
Monday April 28, 6pm at the Park, Across From Stonybrook T Station. If it rains it will be at Spontaneous Celebrations. (see below) Organization who will attend: Massachusetts State Police, Boston Police Department District E-13, Boston City Councillor John M. Tobin, Jr., State Representative Liz Malia, State Representative Jeffrey Sanchez, Mayor’s Office, Spontaneous Celebrations, MBTA Transit Police, Parkland Management Advisory Committee (P.M.A.C.), Capuchins Friars, Brookside Neighborhood Association, and Egleston Square Teen Empowerment. Fore more information, you may contact Alex Gordillo, Office of City Councillor John M. Tobin, at (617) 635-4220
Attend the Police-Community Relation Meeting:
Thursday May 1, 7pm, E-13 Police Station, 3347 Washington St. Community Co-Chair: Michael Reiskind, James Lesnick, Police Co-Chair: Captain Michalosky. For more information call 617-343-5624.
Organizations Serving Youth:
The following is a list of organizations that provide services that need our support. There are other organizations in JP serving youth; this is all I had time to compile. Please contact these organizations and support them in whatever way you can. Please don't forget Neighbors for Neighbors needs your support, too.
- Spontaneous Celebrations - (617) 524-6373 - jkiok@spontaneouscelebrations.org - 45 Danforth Street
- The Hyde Square Task Force - (617) 524-8303 - info@hydesquare.org - 375 Centre Street
- 826 Boston - 617.442.5400 - hannah@826boston.org - 3035 Washington St.
- Teen Empowerment - 617-442-4684 - jen@teenempowerment.org - 2010 Columbus Avenue.
- Jamaica Plain Community Centers, 617-635-5198 - noel.torres@cityofboston.gov
- Bike's Not Bombs - 617-522-0222 - 284 Amory St. - http://www.bikesnotbombs.org/
Donate to support Youth Week Programs:
For the past couples of months I have been working with a group of JP agencies, organizations, and youth workers called BSMART to create fun, safe, and adult-supervised activities for youth during this current week (April Vacation). It is not too late to make your contributions to Youth Week. You have two options:
- Donate online right now
- Make a donation is one of many Youth Week donation jars all around JP
For a longer-term look at addressing systemic issues that affect us all in Jamaica Plain, please SAVE THE DATE and plan to attend the JP Community Summit, May 17, 2008, English High School, 144 McBride St., Jamaica Plain, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Help Cover Funeral Costs for the Victim's Family:
Spontaneous Celebrations is accepting checks to help cover funeral costs for the victim's family. The victim had a sibling who was part of Spontaneous Celebrations' programs. Checks should made out to "Noemi Pineda, Care of Spontaneous Celebrations." Their address is 45 Danforth Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
Peacefully,
Joseph Porcelli
E13NeighborsNetworkFront.doc
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