Stephanie Mann has seen it all: drugs, violence, crime, gangs, apathy, poverty and abuse. For 38 years, her reaction has always been...get the community involved.

In 1969, residents were waiting for the police to stop drug abuse and burglaries. Without a local police department…volunteers spearheaded the "Neighborhood Responsibility" program. Within 2+ years, neighbors cut crime in half.

In 1975, Stephanie Mann and Shirley Henke published, "Alternatives to Fear: Guidelines to Safer Neighborhoods." Thousands of copies were sold to police departments, agencies, libraries and the FBI. The book helped popularize the “Neighborhood Watch” program nationwide.

Community organizer with the California Office of Criminal Justice Planning, she co-author, "Safe Homes Safe Neighborhoods: Stopping Crime where You Live" (Nolo Press).

In the 1990s, she worked with the homeless and saw a legacy of childhood neglect. She wrote, “Street Safe Kids” a 10-step guide to help youth develop self-esteem and stay centered.

City of Oakland (CA) Youth Violence Prevention Task Force and facilitates Pastor and Citizen Workshops to stop crime, drug abuse and violence.

Stephanie appeared on Bill Moyer’s PBS Special, “Solutions to Violence” and has been a frequent guest on radio and television with over 130 appearances.

National publications and newspapers...Ladies Home Journal, Parenting, Woman’s World, and Bottom Line Personal as well as the Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Examiner.

Columnists for Copley News Service. Articles, "Making Cities Safe Again,""A Terrible Abuse of Power" and "Speak Up for Kids."

Her website, "Safe Kids Now," offers books, an audio telewebcast, articles, links, inspiration, information to help citizens, your organization or community group take charge of children’s emotional health and safety!

Author of 3 National Crime Prevention books, law enforcement consultant, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, community activist, community coach, community organizer, writer, youth trainer and teacher.