Things to keep in mind:

• The neighborhood has been experiencing a high level of violence. Residents lack a sense of community ownership and they rarely interact with each other.
• Some residents have expressed fear of being outside their homes and apartments.
• Many of the homes have fallen into disrepair and new businesses are reluctant to move into the area.
• The good news is there is a small group of residents dedicated to making their community safer
• Let's apply the public health approach to the problem of violence in this neighborhood
• As we make changes to the conditions of the neighborhood, we should see the physical elements of the neighborhood change