OJJDP and NIJ are components of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). CrimeSolutions.gov is run by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). OJJDP’s Model Programs Guide (MPG) predates CrimeSolutions.gov. MPG programs fall within the broader scope of CrimeSolutions.gov. The MPG focuses on providing information to policymakers and practitioners on programs and practices related to the juvenile justice system, while CrimeSolutions.gov includes research about what works in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services.
Beginning in January 2011 and commencing in September 2013, all programs that were accepted for inclusion in the MPG before January 2011 were re-reviewed to ensure conformity with the criteria and standards set by the Program Evidence Rating Instrument. The instrument is used by both CrimeSolutions.gov and MPG to determine a program’s rating of effectiveness. All programs and practices that appear on both the MPG and CrimeSolutions.gov have the exact same ratings (Effective, Promising, or No Effects).
However, in addition to the program database, the MPG also provides users with a variety of implementation tools and resources tailored to the needs of the juvenile justice field. Resources, literature reviews, implementation guides, and other information are specifically geared towards policymakers, practitioners, and professionals that work with at-risk or system-involved youth.