The Local Initiatives Support Corporation launched the Community Safety Initiative (CSI) with the Police Executive Research Forum in 1994 in recognition of the fact that public safety is fundamental to the health and vitality of communities. All people deserve to feel that it is safe for their children to walk to school or play in the local park, as much as they need quality affordable housing, good jobs and strong schools. Safety is also critical to attracting new homeowners and businesses to neighborhoods where such investments can be catalysts for revitalization.