Public Safety

Major Initiatives

City of Charleston Police Department

The Riley Center is serving as the evaluator for the Department of Justice grant received to address teen violence in Charleston.

Public Safety Reentry Initiative

The Riley Center serves as the academic partner to this initiative that seeks grant funding to provide programs for prison inmates on track to reenter society with the purpose of lowering recidivism.

Stand-Up Charleston

The Riley Center has worked with the City of Charleston to conduct public meetings and community assessments throughout the city to address issues of public safety and community engagement.