CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FLYER! ----- CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW! What is be nice.®? There is an increased nexus between mental health and crime. Created by the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan, be nice.® is a mental health education, bully and suicide prevention initiative that creates a positive cultural change through simply daily actions. Through a four-part action plan, participants learn how to notice those around you, invite change, challenge yourself and others to be kind and empower yourself to take action. Become a be nice.® Facilitator be nice.® presentations are available for students ages Pre-K - 12th grade. Due to the high demand of these presentations and our limited Safe School staff, we are seeking volunteers to help present to our younger Elementary school groups (Pre-K – 5th grade). Elementary presentations are 30 minutes long. The facilitator will read an illustrated book to explain the four-part action plan and lead the group in a set of activities that further demonstrates how students can notice, invite, challenge and empower their peers. If you enjoy working with children and would like to become a volunteer facilitator, we ask that you attend a training at our Crime Stoppers of Houston […]

Overview : During this free seminar, you will have the opportunity to learn about the different types of cruelty, abuse and neglect; how to recognize it, what to do if you suspect cruelty, the laws that are in place to protect the animals in our community, and upcoming legislative efforts. Featuring: - Harris County Precinct 5 Animal Crimes Unit Sergeant Charles Jantzen - Harris County Assistant District Attorney, Animal Cruelty Section Chief Jessica Milligan - Members of the Rescue Community The event will also provide an overview of the Harris County Animal Cruelty Taskforce which was launched a year ago to streamline the process of where and how animal cruelty can be reported by providing a one-stop centralized way to report without having to call around to find who should take the report of abuse. To date, the Taskforce has received 3,800+ reports resulting in 200 criminal charges. RSVP to phollek@crime-stoppers.org This seminar is generously funded by support from Houston PetSet.

Overview : Join us as we review the evolution and distinct challenges of global terrorism post 9/11. James Conway is a National Security Expert who has served our nation with distinction for more than 30 years as a FBI Special Agent and U.S. Diplomat managing counter-terrorism operations around the globe. Free and open to all. Dinner provided to those who RSVP. RSVP to phollek@crime-stoppers.org Made possible by the generous support of the Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation.

Overview : Join us for an informative class to discuss and learn more about animal cruelty. A panel of experts, including Harris County District Attorney’s Office ADA Jessica Milligan and Harris County Constable’s Office Pct. 5 Animal Crimes Unit Sgt. Charles Jantzen, will facilitate a discussion on: What is animal abuse and neglect Update on animal cruelty laws How and where can animal cruelty be reported How animal cruelty cases are prosecuted through criminal and civil courts How the Harris County District Attorney's Office works with other agencies Success Stories We want to thank Houston PetSet once again for their continued support of our anti-animal cruelty program!

Overview : Please join us for an informative class on cyber safety in partnership with Sprint. With our kids online more than ever, learn about current cyber trends and new apps and games that could be dangerous. Review safety settings and restrictions and hear about the laws as they relate to cyber safety. Michelle Sacks, Crime Stoppers Safe School Director, will be discussing the importance of this topic. A Q&A will follow the seminar. We want to thank Sprint for their continued support of our cyber safety initiative!

Overview : We are excited to partner with James Conway on our first educational talk focused on terrorism. The talk will cover a global terrorism snapshot and will be followed by a Q/A audience discussion. James G. Conway, Jr. is a national security and counterterrorism expert who has served our nation with distinction for 35 years, 25 of those years as a Special Agent of the FBI. You may know him from his terrorism and national security analysis on ABC News, Fox Business News, Fox Radio, MSNBC, NEWSMAX TV and One America Network. Throughout Special Agent Conway’s career, he managed global organized crime, terrorism and counter-intelligence operations and investigations in liaison with police, intelligence and judicial counterparts throughout Europe, the Middle-east and Latin-America.  Special Agent Conway also served in a variety of diplomatic capacities during his career, his most recent as Program Manger of FBI counterterrorism operations at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. James Conway is currently President and Managing Director of Global Intel Strategies, Inc., a Houston-based consulting firm that advises and trains government counterterrorism agencies throughout the world as well as academia and the media on terrorism and national security matters.  Global Intel Strategies also provides consultation […]