In 1969, her hometown had a crime wave. Residents were waiting for the police to stop drug abuse and burglaries.  We only had 2 sheriff’s deputies for 17,000 residents.  Without a local police department…volunteers spearheaded the "Neighborhood Responsibility" program. Within 2+ years… organized neighbors cut crime in half.

In 1975, with support from the California Youth Authority, Stephanie Mann and Shirley Henke published, "Alternatives to Fear: Guidelines to Safer Neighborhoods." Thousands of copies were sold to police departments, agencies, libraries and the FBI. The book helped popularize the “Neighborhood Watch” program nationwide.

As a community organizer with the California Office of Criminal Justice Planning, she co-author, "Safe Homes Safe Neighborhoods: Stopping Crime where You Live" (Nolo Press). The book is a 15-chapter encyclopedia on how to stop neighborhood crime and protect children.

In the 1990s, she worked with the homeless and saw a legacy of childhood neglect. As a result, she wrote, “Street Safe Kids” a 10-step guide to help youth develop self-esteem and stay centered. Any concerned adult can empower up to 25 kids by starting discussion groups on how to stay safe and healthy.

She participated in the City of Oakland (CA) Youth Violence Prevention Task Force and facilitates Pastor and Citizen Workshops to help motivate inner city residents to help stop crime, drug abuse and violence.

Stephanie appeared on Bill Moyer’s PBS Special, “Solutions to Violence” and has been a frequent guest on radio and television with over 130 appearances. She is a keynote speaker, workshop leader, writer, facilitator and a conference exhibitor of her books.

Her articles have been featured in national publications and newspapers...Ladies Home Journal, Parenting, Woman’s World, and Bottom Line Personal as well as the Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Examiner.

She became a "guest columnists" for Copley News Service. Her most recent article, "Making Cities Safe Again," is posted on her website. Other articles include, “Why kids take drugs” and “Why kids commit suicide.”

Her website, "Safe Kids Now," offers books, an audio telewebcast, articles, links, inspiration, information and a National Calendar to help YOU, your organization or community group take charge of children’s emotional health and safety!

For more information: www.stephanielmann.com