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A product of the "war on drugs" era, the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program was started in 1983, with the aim of connecting law enforcement officers and schools, in order to provide children with strategies to cope with peer pressure and the consequences of substance abuse.
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The Great Depression was the longest and worst economic recession the United States has ever experienced. At its height, nearly one quarter of the population was unemployed. The impact of the Depression went much further than the economy, sparking the major social welfare reforms that made up President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal.
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Gun control was a perennial issue throughout the 20th century, but especially during the 1980s and 1990s. Supporters of gun control argued that close regulation was needed for public safety, while gun rights advocates, such as the National Rifle Association (NRA), cited the right to bear arms guaranteed in the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The NRA began direct lobbying of Congress in 1975.
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The Dallas Independent School District began admitting African-American students in 1961, seven years after Brown v. Board of Education made racial segregation in public schools illegal. African-American students were often provided with police escorts to make sure they were able to enter the school without being harassed.
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The 1965 Watts Riot in Los Angeles effectively ended the Civil Rights movement. The riot lasted four days and caused millions of dollars of property damage. The Watts Riot spurred riots in other cities, especially in the North, where many African Americans lived in ghettoes. Although rioters cited white oppression as justification for their actions, civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. publicly condemned the use of violence. Media depictions...
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Who Helps Keep Us Safe? teaches emergent readers about the role of some important community helpers while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading success by making sure they aren t facing too many challenges at once. Who Helps Keep Us Safe? includes tools for teachers...
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Law Enforcement and Public Safety explains what it takes to succeed on the job. This new resource describes how the different law enforcement and safety agencies work together and offers professionals advice for advancing their career through training and education. Law Enforcement and Public Safety is loaded with special features, including descriptions of key industry practices, essential career information, handy fast facts, and emerging industry...
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Following the end of World War I, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and other groups represented a radical branch of the American labor movement. In strikes across the nation, police officers and private guards employed by large manufacturers clashed with striking union members.
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"Safety and security professionals protect us from criminals; fight fires; provide first aid to people who have been injured in car crashes and other accidents; stop cybercriminals from attacking computer networks; protect politicians, celebrities, and other public figures; and perform other duties that keep people and property safe from criminals. Careers in safety and security are an excellent fit for those who are decisive, dedicated, brave, and...
15) City Hall
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This book explains to young children what goes on in the city hall. Its where laws are made by council and how everyone can go to council meetings to talk about issues and ideas. The mayor's office is in city hall. The mayor is responsible for public safety, public health, and public transportation. Pet tags are even sold at city hall. Pet tags can help find a pet when it gets lost.
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Job opportunities in criminal justice are on the rise. This program looks at a number of different occupations, ranging from entry-level positions to those requiring a four-year degree. Experts and people on the job share firsthand information about what their work is like. Some of the occupations discussed include local and state police officers, detectives, correctional officers, bodyguards, FBI agents, probation and parole officers, private investigators,...
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From minor infractions to identity theft and murder, this program sorts out categories of crimes and their severity, and lets viewers know what takes place during an arrest and arraignment. With input from prosecutors, police officers, and other experts, the video also discusses some fairly common scenarios and their constitutional parameters. Can a student's locker be searched without permission? When is evidence found without a warrant admissible...
19) Firefighters
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Spend a frenetic day in the firehouse at 181st Street in New York City-where, according to one veteran firefighter, "every time the bells ring and you go out, you could be the reason somebody lives or dies." This classic program clearly illustrates the procedures of dedicated firefighting professionals, who, when the emergency signal sounds, instinctively rush toward danger, charge into burning buildings, and make their way through suffocating smoke...
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Informative text and color photographs depict the job duties of a variety of community helpers including police officers, firefighters, doctors and nurses, dentists and hygienists, trash collectors, and crossing guards. Includes fact boxes, jokes, a glossary, a quiz, and further resources.