Welcome to DCP/SAFE
The DeKalb County Partnership for a Safe, Active and Family Environment is a community coalition promoting community based prevention, wellness and healthy lifestyles for youth, adults and the community as a whole.
Our website provides a helpful selection of important Resources to Parents, Students, Teachers & School Staff, and the Community as a whole.
DCP/SAFE meets the mission and goals that have been established through Action Groups which encompass the Partnership. These Action Groups are listed on the left side of this web page. DCP/SAFE is always growing to meet the needs and desires of DeKalb County Community Members. Please feel free to contact us to learn more.
DCP/SAFE Updates
Enough is Enough partnership between NIU and community agencies (including DCP/SAFE).
- During the first full week in April, DCP/SAFE in partnership with communities and local schools will speak out, engage in dialogue and take action to end violence before it reaches our schools.
- While schools and campuses are generally safe environments, any act of violence is unacceptable in the very places our nation’s students should expect the greatest peace and security in order to be successful in their academic pursuits.
- To encourage healthy choices and peaceful behavior local high school and middle schools students will take a pledge that “their hands won’t hurt”.
- This pledge states that
- Peace begins with me
- I agree to do my part to keep our community and school safe
- I will continue to make healthy choices
- I will not be violent or disrespectful to other
- I will be a caring friend who will listen to and offer help to those who may be experiencing a troubling time
- This pledge states that
Follwing is a list of the 2009 DCP/SAFE Annual Award Recipients. Congratulations to our winners!
