Community Safety at Fresno BHC

Putting care, connection, and prevention at the center of public safety. 

Why Community Safety Equity Matters in Fresno

Real safety is not created through excessive punishment or the criminalization of poverty; it is built through healthy people, thriving neighborhoods, and accessible human services. When public systems over-invest in punishment while under-funding basic community infrastructure, neighborhoods become more vulnerable. True safety is achieved when we address the root causes of harm, such as unmet behavioral health needs, housing insecurity, and a lack of youth opportunities.

Community Safety

We are committed to building safety for all by advancing public investments that prioritize care, connection, and prevention over punishment, control, and over-policing. 

Care

Expanding community access to healthcare, stable housing, food security, and mental health crisis services so a personal crisis does not become a criminal legal matter. 

Prevention

Utilizing empirical data and community-led violence interruption models to resolve conflicts and prevent harm before it occurs. 

Connection

Investing in safe parks, recreation centers, arts, and public spaces that keep youth engaged, foster social cohesion, and build strong neighborhood bonds. 

How We Build Community Safety

Here are a few ways that we help build safer, healthier neighborhoods throughout Fresno.

Invest in Places That Prevent Harm

Leveraging Measure P’s dedicated funding (~$1.5 billion over 30 years) to build and maintain safe parks, sports facilities, and cultural arts programming that provide positive, protective outlets for Fresno youth.

Data Transparency With Driven by Bias

In partnership with Catalyst California, Fresno BHC analyzed local police stop data under the Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA). The report documented widespread disparities in pretextual traffic stops and force usage, serving as an empirical foundation to demand institutional accountability and unarmed crisis response alternatives.

Community-Led Violence Interruption

Convening a diverse network representing over 97,000 residents to advocate for street-level intervention teams, restorative justice practices, and youth development programs across Fresno County.

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Fresno Building Healthy Communities welcomes media inquiries and opportunities. If you’re a member of the media developing a story about Fresno Building Healthy Communities or a campaign, please contact us using our Contact Us form.

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    Fresno CA 93747

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    Fresno CA 93702

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