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Neighborhoods across the country have used these tactics to take a stand against drugs and violence
Demonstrate against landlords who rent property to drug dealers. Make public your dissatisfaction with businesses including restaurants and bars, that ignore drug dealing. Do the same to stores that sell drug paraphernalia - such as marijuana pipes or rolling papers. - - - Click here to find property owners.

Use a bullhorn or loudspeaker to broadcast, "Drug dealers on the block. Police are being notified".

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Ask police for help in forming a citizen patrol that walks The neighborhood, intimidating drug dealers by writing down license plate numbers and descriptions of suspected dealers. Videotape or photograph illegal activities. Pass information on to law enforcement. Wear a "uniform" - a brightly colored cap or T-shirt
Organize neighborhood clean-up campaigns to sweep litter and drug paraphernalia off the streets, clean off or paint over graffiti, plant flowers and trees, and repair broken equipment in playgrounds.

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Make young people part of your neighborhood improvement team. Find other creative, constructive activities for youth , especially teens. - - - ie Rising Sun Web Page , Olivet Boys and Girls Clubs , Boy Scouts , Girl Scouts

Put up large, colorful banners or signs that warn drug dealers that residents are watching for crime and reporting to police.
March or organize a vigil to demonstrate the community’s will to drive out drug dealers and other criminals.
Make sure the newspapers and television cover this good news - show the world that neighbors and police can and are taking action!