On April 20, 2026, Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County and the Greater Flint Community Safety Collaborative (CSC) gathered community leaders at Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village (SBEV) to launch "Rights, Resources, and Support: A Victims' Awareness Initiative" and a Community Safety Collaborative Dashboard.  The launch coincides with National Crime Victims' Rights Week, observed April 19 through April 25. 

The countywide effort expands awareness of victims’ rights and improves access to support services for individuals impacted by all types of crime. 

“This is a true collaboration of partners across our community who care deeply about supporting those impacted by crime and making sure people know where to turn for help,” said Julie Lopez, Executive Director of Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County. “Not everyone knows where to find resources, and this initiative is about making that access visible, simple, and available to all.” 

The initiative builds on tools already in place through the CSC, including a QR code resource system and community dashboard developed by Michigan State University's C.S. Mott Department of Public Health. The new effort expands that work into a coordinated, countywide awareness initiative— making connections more visible and more widely used across Genesee County. 

The project is funded through NCVRW CAP resources, with additional support from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. 

“Every day in our community, individuals and families are impacted by crime, often quietly, without knowing where to turn,” said Moses Bingham, Director of Strategic Initiatives at CFGF. “The truth is, getting help shouldn’t be complicated or out of reach.”  

The funding is helping bring the initiative directly to where people already are. Posters and magnets are being distributed at high-traffic locations such as libraries, churches, and community centers. The initiative will also be promoted through location-based marketing, expected to generate approximately 166,000 mobile impressions. 

Through the community dashboard, residents can discover organizations like SBEV — a community hub offering youth programs in academics, athletics, and the arts. 

"One of SBEV's key pillars is to provide a safe space for children and families to come to," said Maryum Rasool, SBEV Executive Director. "I'm proud to be a partner of this initiative." 

Other CSC members were present at the April 20 launch, including representatives from WOW Outreach, the Flint chapter of the Peacekeepers Global Initiative, and Hurley's Trauma Recovery Center — organizations that have spent years helping build the community resource network the dashboard now reflects. 

The CSC brings together community organizations, residents, and local leaders to reduce violence in Flint and Genesee County. 

"Through this effort, we are taking what we've been building — trusted partnerships, real data, and community-informed solutions — and putting it directly into the hands of the people," said Bingham. "With one scan, one connection, one moment of courage, individuals can access hundreds of resources." 

View the Community Safety Collaborative Dashboard and its resources here.