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Your State - Crime Statistics
Disaster Center Crime Rates in Rhode Island from 1960 to 1997 www.disastercenter.com/crime/ricrime.htm
Teen Violence Prevention Programs
Northeast Region Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT) Michael Rosati, Project Director Education Development Center, Inc. 55 Chapel Street Newton, MA 02158-1060 Phone: 617-969-7100 E-mail michaelr@edc.org URL: www2.edc.org/capt	The fundamental mission of the national CAPT system is to bring research to practice. The CAPT system is designed to work with States and local communities, policymakers and local leaders, agencies and task forces to apply the science-based prevention technology that works. This group works in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Vermont.
Hate Crime Prevention Programs
Comprehensive Community Action Joann McGunagle, Director 311 Doric Avenue Cranston, RI 02901 Phone: 401-781-3990 Fax: 401-467-9030 URL: www.comcap.org	Provide case management and clinical services for victims of crime, as well as provide information and referrals. They also provide specialized services for victims of sexual abuse.
Rhode Island Alliance for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights John Blakeslee PO Box 5758 Providence, RI 02903-0758 Phone: 401-521-GAYS E-mail: eialliance@aol.com
Community Crime Prevention Programs
The Rhode Island Crime Prevention Association Officer Lee Andrews, President PO Box 19591 Johnston, RI 02919 Phone: 401-233-3308 Fax: 401-233-3307 E-mail: Secretary@RICPA.Com URL: www.ricpa.com
Check with your local police department for more crime prevention resources in your area.