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Community safety in San Francisco

We all should be able to feel we belong in the city we call home. Let's create a more vibrant, inclusive community where neighbors look out for one another and every person is valued.

Effective and compassionate solutions

We promote a model of community safety that moves away from punishment and toward accountability, from suspicion toward relationships, and from isolation toward participation. LWVSF's goals are to:


  • Advocate for permanent solutions to community safety issues.
  • Educate people about community safety issues and how to get involved.
  • Communicate with people so they can raise their voice about the issues.
  • Collaborate to increase government transparency and accountability. 

We take action on these issues

Policing practices

All San Franciscans should be able to understand and speak up about policing decisions, policies, programs, and their impact on our lives and communities.

Learn about policing

Housing and homelessness

Shelter and stability go hand in hand. We emphasize the empowerment of people who are unhoused, and oppose criminalizing homelessness. We'll share more about this issue soon.

Transit equity

Transit equity

People deserve fair, equal access to safe, reliable transportation so they can fully participate in economic, educational, and social opportunities. We're shaping our approach — stay tuned.

The latest community safety news

Come to an observer training

Knowing how government works is the first step to making it work for you. Observing public meetings doesn't have to be confusing. Take our free training so you can get the most out of the experience.

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Get involved

Email us to talk about ways to volunteer, collaborate, or partner.

Social policy in California

Social policy in California

Social policy in California

LWV of California provides information on several issues related to community safety at the state level.

Learn more on lwvc.org

CART campaign

Social policy in California

Social policy in California

We're part of a group that's creating a community-based alternative to the police response to homelessness.

Learn more on cart.org

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