Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships to Support Safe Communities Alicia Jolla Global Partnerships, Target Corporation
Map of Partnerships Throughout the U.S.
Safety “Is a place where I feel safe shopping” was the top CSR attribute contributing to store loyalty, making a retailer “One of my favorite places to shop” among respondents - Q Competitive Tracking Survey
Challenge: Risk / Resources RISK RESOURCES
Public-Private Partnerships
Target and Blue
Strong Community Citizenship Target gives 5% of its income to communities – over $3 million every week. Target.com/community
Safety and Preparedness
Why Youth Violence & Safe Communities Strategic Growth Safe Community = Business Opportunity Reputation – Corporate Social Responsibility Brands are Cultural Icons CSR Includes community safety Local Connectivity Team Member Engagement
Resources Grants / Sponsorships Technology Video & computer systems Investigative support Expertise / Best practices Training & talent Convener / Connector Publications Intellectual philanthropy
Partnerships and Projects Partnerships 20+ Safe City Projects
Reaching out to the Private Sector
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