it was this belief that encouraged me to join with another group of women, who started lacoc ina and we believe the only way out of poverty and violence for women was through economic development, especially for poor immigrant women. we continue to fulfill that mission today and i also believe we need to balance social consciousness with crime prevention strategies for thoses who are the targets of crimes, as well as the safety of the police officers who risk their lives to enforce the laws on our streets >>> years ago i worked in the first team for project safe, within the police department as the mission district coordinator. i believe then and still believe now that when communities work together, they can create the most successful crime prevention strategies. spearheaded by st. francis hospital in its foundation, i am presently involved in the tenderloin health improvement partnership plan that brings together community partners, the private and government sectors to implement initiatives that will help address public safety, and health concerns in the community, especially for