My Badge, My Humanity: America's Police Families

Summary

A National Awareness Campaign through multi-media outlets and creative marketing means that reveals the need for a cultural shift that prioritizes the health and safety of every police family.

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

Police families suffer from significantly higher rates of domestic violence and suicide than the general public. The enduring standards of practice within this essentially closed culture create formidable barriers to help-seeking for officers and family members. The necessary systemic change must come from within police organizations, but must also be supported by a public that understands and accepts the paramount importance of the emotional health of its police. Awareness is key.

Activities

The priorities are to produce Public Service Announcements with the help of Court TV; a web site to serve as a resource to individuals and agencies; and print materials to market our organization’s availability for expert training and consulting.

Funding Information

This project has been retired and is no longer accepting donations.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

Police domestic violence and suicide are public safety issues. The social impact is patent. By raising awareness and promoting positive change, the quality of life for police families can be vastly improved. As it will for all who depend on them.

Project Message

“The pressures placed upon these individuals are very difficult."
- Judge Catherine Crier, not available

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Renae Griggs,
NPFVP Project Director
6335 Grove Point Drive
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Winter Haven, Florida FL 33884
United States
863 326 5288
Email:

Project Sponsor

Ashoka Innovators for the Public

Organization

National Police Family Violence Prevention Project
6335 Grove Point Drive
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Winter Haven, Winter Haven FL 33884
United States
863 326 5288
http://www.takingcareofcopfamilies.org

Learn more about National Police Family Violence Prevention Project and the project team.



Where this Project is Located

Country

This project is located in United States and can also be found under Health.

For more information about United States, read the Human Development Report on United States or the Wikipedia entry for United States.

When this Project was Updated

Date Added to GlobalGiving

This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on July 28, 2004.

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