Issue Position: Public Safety

Issue Position

Stephanie knows supporting policies that reduce poverty and improve education for our youth is fundamental to improving public safety. That's why she'll advocate for youth engagement funding as well as improved training/resources for community-led efforts to reduce crime.

Disconnected or Opportunity Youth (defined as young people ages 16-24 who are not enrolled in school or employed) are more likely to live in poverty, have limited social bonds and are vulnerable to the temptations of crime. Creating an environment where Opportunity Youth can reconnect is essential to improving community safety and well-being.

Stephanie supports:

Increasing state funding for localities to scale evidence-based violence interruption programs like "Safe Streets"
Right sizing Baltimore police precinct boundaries to current population needs
Establishing a state fund for programs that target employment and education pathways for Opportunity Youth
Establishing tax incentives and state procurement preference for companies that hire and support the development of Opportunity Youth.

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