Empowering Student Safety On Their Daily Commutes To School
🎉 We’re proud to announce that F.O.C.U.S Safe Passage is now officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization!
Building F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage Program Model For LBUSD Students
Safe Passage is regarded as an essential measure of violence prevention, which has far-reaching benefits spanning the entire community, including students, schools, parks, parents, and business owners. Gun incidents, hate crimes, intimidation/threats, and various concerns have increased in LB. Unfortunately, safety concerns go unanswered despite the community voicing their concerns to leadership.
Our Mission
“Our mission is to provide safe passage to our LBUSD students going to and from school“
We understand the importance of a secure and worry-free commute for both students and their families. By implementing comprehensive safety measures and fostering a community of awareness and responsibility.
We aim to create an environment where every student can travel confidently. Our commitment extends beyond just transportation; it encompasses the well-being and peace of mind of our entire school community.
Our Concerns
What Is F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage?
F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage is a community-driven program that places a premium on the safety of students during their daily commutes to and from school, effectively reducing the likelihood of exposure to violence.
F.O.C.U.S. fosters a network of vigilance and support around our students. The program emphasizes preventive measures, such as safe routes, increased adult supervision and bonding between them.
Why F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage?
F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage is regarded as an essential measure of violence prevention, which has far-reaching benefits spanning the entire community, including students, schools, parks, parents, and business owners.
Gun incidents, hate crimes, intimidations/threats and various concerns have increased in LB. Unfortunately, safety concerns go unanswered despite the community voicing
Concerns Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Concerns:
> Rising rates of gun violence and increased homicide rates.
> Reports of poor racial relations.
> Harassment of youth with special needs.
> Increased gang activity and hate crimes.
> Poor police and community relationships.
> Increased traffic fatalities.
> Pedestrian safety is an area of concern, i.e. Reckless driving.
History Of Safe Passage
Rising rates of gun violence and increased homicide rates throughout the city.
Here is the History:
Franklin Middle School experienced:
> Students were assaulted as they came to and from school. > FMS was considered an urban terrorist zone.
> F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage safety for the students.
> No more Assaults, Bullying, suspension, or arrest.
Goal’s
Increase the number of students walking to and from school safely and reduce incidents of violence or injury for students in Long Beach.
By conducting safety workshops through the implementation of the “F.O.C.U.S.” Safe Passage Program model”
> Increase social connections in communities
> Increase the perception of safety in the community.
We Want You To Join
Become A Safe Passage Member:
We welcome all Safe Passage Volunteers. interventionist, neighborhood projects, LBCC students, CSULB students, interns, business owners, pillars of the community.
You can contact with us for any further query.
Contact: Mr. Billy Brown
Founder Of “F.O.C.U.S”
Phone # 562-446-1809
Email Address: billybrown321@gmail.com
Long Beach Community Volunteer’s Needed For Student Safety
We Need Help With These Area’s Of Concern
How Can You Help?
Choose One Of These Area’s To Become A:
1. Residence Volunteer
2. C-I-W Community Intervention Worker
3. C-I-W Ambassador
We Need Help With These Areas Of Concern
Community-driven program promoting student safety
Focus on violence prevention and community safety
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Testimonials
Thanks to FOCUS Safe Passage, I feel much more at ease knowing my child is safe on their way to school.
The violence prevention workshops provided by FOCUS Safe Passage have made a significant impact on our community.
Safe Passage program has truly improved the safety of students during their school commutes in Long Beach.
