Summer is Here!
It’s June! Wow! We’re already halfway through 2021! In this month’s newsletter we are asking for your feedback on our monthly newsletters, providing more information about the upcoming Stop Violence Conference, covering National Safety Month with an emphasis on workplace violence, celebrating Pride Month, and ending with a featured story about the Fort Worth PD’s Narcotics hotline transition to using the Crime Stoppers hotline. Here’s to sunnier days and rising temps, thanks for joining us this month!
Newsletter Feedback Survey
This month we’re asking for your direct feedback on our newsletter! We’ve had 10 great newsletters so far and we’ll soon be coming up on our 1st anniversary. With this feedback survey, we’re hoping we can make the next year’s newsletters even better! The survey is only 6 questions long, should only take 3-5 minutes to complete, and it is anonymous. Feel free to email Julian with any questions!

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2021 Stop Violence Conference
July 26-28, 2021 | 9am-1pm | via Zoom Webinar

Cost: $85 per attendee


This year we are excited to virtually host the 2021 Stop Violence Conference! This conference is a unique opportunity to learn about current trends on violent crimes, interpersonal victimization, juvenile issues, and innovative approaches to address these issues.

Innovative topics covered will be progressive and applicable to those working in re-entry, social service providers, law enforcement, corrections, educators, counselors, government agencies, faith-based and community organizations, and health professions.

Featured Topics:
  • Human Trafficking & Gangs
  • Drug Trends
  • Domestic Extremism
  • Child Abuse
  • LGBTQ IPV
  • Asian American Hate
  • Youth Suicide Prevention
  • School/PD Partnership
  • Re-entry Case Study


The Conference will take place virtually over 3 days!

Monday, July 26th (9am-1pm)
Theme: Violent Crime
 
Tuesday, July 27th (9am-1pm)
Theme: Interpersonal Violence & Victimization
 
Wednesday, July 28th (9am-1pm)
Theme: Juvenile Issues & Re-Entry
 
You can attend ALL 3 DAYS for only $85!


CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
A maximum of 12 hours can be provided for TCOLE and 9.75 hours can be provided to all licensed mental health professionals (e.g., LMFT, LPC, Social Work, etc).

Registration is OPEN NOW!


DON'T WAIT!
REGISTER TODAY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!


Click HERE to download the conference flyer. Please share the flyer with anyone who may be interested in attending!

Follow and like the Stop Violence Conference Facebook page & join the FB Event by clicking HERE.
National Safety Month
Starting in 1996, the National Safety Council (NSC) recognized June as National Safety Month.1 In 2021, the NSC is celebrating 25 years of hard work that has gone towards education, awareness, and other efforts that have helped prevent countless injuries and lives at home, on the roads, and at work.1 National Safety Month is focused on all types of safety in all environments.
 
For this year’s National Safety Month, Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County is choosing to focus on workplace violence. OSHA has defined workplace violence as “any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site.” 2 It ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide; and can affect or involve employees, clients, customers and visitors.2 Below are just the recent examples of workplace violence that have happened just this calendar year:
 
  • Atlanta spa shooting on March 16, 2021
  • Bryan, TX shooting on April 8, 2021
  • Indianapolis FedEx shooting on April 15, 2021
  • San Jose shooting on May 28, 2021
 
While all workplace violence incidents do not include a mass shooting, it’s important to emphasize the amount and severity of such events just this year. Being able to know the common warning signs and effective prevention strategies is vital to maintaining a safe workplace. To learn more about warning signs and prevention strategies, visit the NSC’s page on workplace violence by clicking here.
 
Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County is equipped to take anonymous tips on workplace violence including assaults, unlawful weapon possession, theft, robbery, burglary, and various other crimes. If you or someone you know has information about workplace violence then submit an anonymous tip by calling 817-469-8477, going to www.469tips.com, or by using the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Crime Stoppers is NOT an emergency line, if you or your workplace is experiencing an emergent situation please call 911.
Pride Month!
Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County is proud to celebrate Pride Month! Pride Month is celebrated each year during the month of June. Celebrating in June honors the Stonewall Inn riots that took place in June of 1969.3 The Stonewall Inn uprising signifies a turning point in the fight towards equal justice, rights, and opportunity for LGBTQ+ Americans that continues to this day.3 Fortunately, LGBTQ+ Americans have continued to make achievements in their fight towards justice and equal rights including the right to marry in 2015. However, there is still much more to focus on, particularly that of workplace discrimination and hate violence towards LGBTQ+ people, especially for transgender individuals.
 
It’s important to remember that Pride is a month that is—while emphasizing LGBTQ+ rights—focused on building community, acceptance, respect, safety, and love for everyone. We hope you are able to reach out to those LGBTQ+ individuals in your life and show them your support while also building a safer community.
 
At Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County, we strongly believe that, like other communities in our county, the LGBTQ+ community deserves to live a life free of hate, violence, crime, and the fear of violence or crime. Please join us in celebrating and standing in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. Happy Pride!
 
Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County is an anonymous outlet for reporting information on incidents of hate crime or violence on LGBTQ+ individuals. If you or someone you know is a victim of a hate crime, please call 911. For those who may have information on someone who has committed hate crimes please leave an anonymous tip by calling 817-469-8477, going to www.469tips.com, or using the “P3 Tips” mobile app.
Training, Contact Info,
and Print & Media Material
Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County is committed to providing you with appropriate resources, training, and information. Please feel free to contact our team with any questions, requests, or concerns. Below are a few things that your school, department, or organization can do to begin utilizing our various resources.

  • If you would like program training for staff, please contact Rachel at rgilbert@onesafeplace.org.

  • If you have new contact information for the 2021-2022 school year, please complete the Campus Crime Stoppers or Friends for Life Contact Information Forms by clicking here

  • Print materials are available upon request and can be picked up at One Safe Place or delivered to your location by appointment.

  • Digital resources may be downloaded from our website here.
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If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County and our various programs please feel free to reach out to us at any time and we will respond in a timely manner.

Best regards,

Rachel Gilbert
Director, Special Programs

&

Julian Rangel
Engagement and Outreach Specialist

1100 Hemphill Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817-469-8477 | 469tips.com | "CCS FFL" & "P3Tips" mobile apps