Programs like those in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Washington D.C. deploy "Ambassadors" to stand at street corners, monitor traffic, and de-escalate conflicts to ensure students can walk to school safely.

Modern "Safe Passage" programs are often community-led efforts designed to protect children on their commute to school, particularly in high-crime areas.

A notable historical example is Evelyn Iritani’s book Safe Passage , which details the 1943 civilian swap between the U.S. and Japan.