AmeriCorps Urban Safety Program

The AmeriCorps Urban Safety Program (AMUS) enhances the health and safety of individual homes and communities, at no cost to residents. Our public safety initiatives include strengthening block clubs and supporting safe routes to school. Our strategy to reduce crime victimization involves educational leaflets, personal protection orders, auto theft prevention, and target hardening devices.
Through our public health initiatives, we support families with home safety assessments, education materials, and supplies. These efforts to make homes healthier include targeted support for parents of children with elevated blood lead levels. Every summer the program recruits 40-50 Detroit Youth Service Corps members to serve across all initiatives. These youth develop life and career skills while serving their community in positive ways.