A program in San Francisco is being linked to a significant decrease in crime in intersections that they serve.

It’s called Urban Alchemy. A professor at Stanford, one of the primary researchers in the study, shared some encouraging findings today in the Tenderloin neighborhood, showing the program is having a very positive impact.

Artie Gilbert with Urban Alchemy says engaging people and deescalation are key.

“You have a lot of individuals with mental challenges or experiencing addictions, being aware to deescalate that and always checking in, always checking in, making an inviting space, where you feel comfortable and person can walk by on our block, we’re activated and it can feel comfortable,” he said.

Gilbert came to Turk and Hyde streets with civic leaders and Stanford researcher

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