ABSTRACT

To form a partnership, 1

Identify key agencies or businesses that should be in the partnership.

Identify a purpose for the partnership.

Decide on a plan of action and the future of the partnership and who to connect with, such as law enforcement, local government officials, community leaders, housing complex residents, housing complex management and the facilities manager, community members, local school officials, neighborhood business owners, and faith-based organizations and houses of worship.

Identify challenges and identify a planning team.

Share best practices, identify a planning team, and initiate a meeting to identify the stakeholders.

Build on resources and skills.