How do we make Harvey safer for us all? Our reporters want to hear from you!

A file photo of Harvey World Wall, located downtown Harvey on Broadway Ave. HWH / Amethyst J. Davis

Share your feelings on youth violence and public safety with Harvey World Herald reporters. Responses will not be shared publicly; they are confidential and will only be reviewed internally. Feel free to answer as much or as little as you feel compelled to, and share with others, if you’d like!

We want to hear your thoughts on public safety in Harvey

How do we make Harvey safer for all?

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Name

Age

What types of violence impact you, your family, or your neighborhood the most (e.g., gun violence, domestic violence, youth conflicts, school incidents, carjackings, etc.)?

What challenges do young people in Harvey face that adults might not understand (if you are a young person)?

What situations put youth most at risk for harm or involvement in violence?

What safety concerns do you think are overlooked by city leadership or other organizations?

What barriers make it harder to protect or guide young people (transportation, lack of programs, cost, communication, trauma, etc.)?

Where in Harvey do you feel safest, and what makes those places safe? What supports or programs have helped you or your family in the past? Who are the trusted people or organizations in Harvey that help keep the community safe?

What types of programs would you want your child or family to participate in if they were free and accessible? What programs do you wish existed for youth (after‑school, mentorship, sports, arts, jobs, mental health)? What would help young people feel more supported, seen, or safe?

What strengths does the Harvey community already have that we can build on to reduce violence?

What changes do you want to see in the community over the next 2–3 years to reduce violence?

Would you be open to attending an in-person or virtual town hall on public safety in Harvey?(Required)

Yes

Maybe