Criminal Justice Take Action
Most of the serious crime in the region is committed against people living in concentrated poverty. The most effective crime-prevention strategy is an anti-poverty strategy. We also need a major new emphasis on community policing, rehabilitation, reentry, restorative justice, and juvenile diversion programs to reduce the rate of recidivism and offer pathways of hope.
Related News View All
May 15, 2025
PPG Releases Buffalo in Transition Papers on Important Policies for a New Mayoral Administration
On May 15, PPG released the first four briefs in our Buffalo in Transition series, highlighting actionable policy solutions to build a more just, sustainable city: Putting Vacant Land to Good Use, Supporting Low Income Homeowners, Fixing Rental Housing Starts with Tenant Protections, …
May 15, 2025
BPTM: "Partnership for the Public Good releases 'Buffalo in Transition' outline for mayoral race"
Jamal Harris Jr. | May 15, 2025 Community think tank Partnership for the Public Good released one phase of their “Buffalo in Transition” series, which lists policy platforms they would like to see the next Buffalo mayoral administration adopt. While their nonprofit status does …
January 29, 2025
Partnership for the Public Good Rolls Out Policy Change Agenda for 2025
On the morning of Friday, January 17, 2025, Partnership for the Public Good (PPG) and community advocates—from large social and health and legal service agencies, neighborhood groups, arts organizations, small businesses, and environmental justice organizations—convened to unveil the …
January 22, 2025
The Buffalo News Editorial Board: "Partnership for Public Good's 2025 agenda addresses urgent needs and deserves support"
"Agendas for Buffalo’s future don’t always come from City or County Hall, nor should they. Those looking for ideas and solutions for the region’s most pressing needs can also turn to the Partnership for the Public Good, which released its 2025 Community Agenda last week.
Related Events View All
Community Responders: Community Listening SessionJanuary 25, 2025, 12-2:30 pm
Community Responders Coalition
Community Responders are a new type of civilian, unarmed first responder for health and social needs. A pilot program is coming to Buffalo. We want to hear from you! Learn more and share your thoughts on a community responder program for Cold Springs/Masten Park neighborhoods.
Community Responders: Community Listening SessionJanuary 25, 2025, 12-2:30 pm
Community Responders Coalition
Community Responders are a new type of civilian, unarmed first responder for health and social needs. A pilot program is coming to Buffalo. We want to hear from you! Learn more and share your thoughts on a community responder program for Cold Springs/Masten Park neighborhoods.
Community Responders: Community Listening SessionJanuary 25, 2025, 12-2:30 pm
Community Responders Coalition
Community Responders are a new type of civilian, unarmed first responder for health and social needs. A pilot program is coming to Buffalo. We want to hear from you! Learn more and share your thoughts on a community responder program for Cold Springs/Masten Park neighborhoods.
Community Responders: Community Listening SessionJanuary 25, 2025, 12-2:30 pm
Community Responders Coalition
Community Responders are a new type of civilian, unarmed first responder for health and social needs. A pilot program is coming to Buffalo. We want to hear from you! Learn more and share your thoughts on a community responder program for Cold Springs/Masten Park neighborhoods.
