Appendix E -- Program Catalogs and Directories
The following reports that include NCJ numbers are available from the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS). For further information, see Appendix F or call the Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse (800-638-8736).
ACCESS ERIC. 1993 (May). ERIC Directory of Education-Related Information Centers. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Education.
This directory lists more than 400 organizations that provide information relevant to education. Each entry includes contact information, a brief description of the program or organization, audience served, and access procedures. A subject index provides quick reference to specific subjects and relevant resource centers for education-related requests.
American Youth Work Center. 1993 (December). The North American Directory of Programs for Runaways, Homeless Youth, and Missing Children. Washington, D.C.: Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NCJ 146843.
This directory provides State-by-State profiles of more than 450 programs serving runaways, homeless youth, and missing children. Each profile contains contact information and the number of youth served by each program/agency annually. Additionally, resources are provided for practitioners and professionals who work with youth, including hotline numbers, Federal contacts, legislative references, State clearinghouses, and selected national resources.
Catalogue of Hope: Crime Prevention Programs for At-Risk Children. 1994 (April). Washington, D.C.: U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Majority Staff, U.S. Congress. NCJ 148952.
The catalog introduces successful programs for at-risk children that have been implemented across the Nation. Programs include alternatives to gangs, drugs, and the streets; the reduction of juvenile recidivism; mentoring and school-based programs; police officers as prevention partners; the prevention and treatment of drug abuse; and family support and preservation. It provides brief descriptions of the programs as well as contact information and objectives to provide outlets for children who are at risk.
Citizen's Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Directory: Resources for Getting Involved. 1990. Washington, D.C.: Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NCJ 127527.
This directory is an excellent contact resource for citizens who want to get involved with drug prevention efforts. The comprehensive listing of agencies and organizations that deal with drug prevention, including Federal agencies, provides overviews of initiatives and strategies as well as contact information at the national, State, and local levels.
Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information. 1992. A Guide to Funding Resources for Child Abuse and Neglect and Family Violence Programs. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NCJ 140551.
This is a detailed sourcebook on funding within the Federal Government for projects and programs that address child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elder abuse and neglect, and other forms of family violence. It provides brief descriptions of each Federal agency; sources of funding; examples of discretionary grants and contracts funded in the past; and some eligibility requirements and agency priorities related to funding activities, programs, and initiatives. It includes additional sources of information publications, information clearinghouses, resource centers, national organizations, computerized data bases, Federal regional contacts, and State contacts.
Communities Creating Change: Exemplary Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Programs. 1991. Rockville, Md.: Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NCJ 130078.
This document profiles 10 exemplary alcohol and other drug prevention programs as models that can be replicated or adapted in communities throughout the Nation. Each program listed works with high-risk youth and their parents, teachers, and the greater community. Honorable mention programs are also listed.
Correctional and Juvenile Justice Training Directory of North America 1990. 1990. Richmond, Ky.: Department of Correctional Services Training Resource Center, Eastern Kentucky University. NCJ 139504.
This directory provides information and contacts for State correctional training programs as well as Federal, military, Canadian, and English/Welsh training programs.
Costello, L., ed. 1995. Part of the Solution: Creative Alternatives for Youth. Washington, D.C.: National Assembly of State Arts Agencies. NCJ 152982.
Part of a series, this publication shares the success stories of 11 organizations that use the arts, with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts, to combat problems of teenage pregnancy, violence, drug abuse, and dropouts. The collection includes contact information for each of the programs studied and profiles additional State and regional projects.
Directory of Criminal Justice Information Sources, 9th Edition 1994. 1994. National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 144767.
This directory contains information on 158 criminal justice organizations that provide information services on a national, regional, and/or statewide basis. Additionally, it lists Criminal Justice Information Exchange (CJIE) members, State criminal justice representatives, and Federal Information Centers.
Directory of Victim Assistance Programs and Resources, 1994 Edition. 1994. Washington, D.C.: National Organization for Victim Assistance. NCJ 159767.
This directory lists victim programs and services throughout the United States. Organized by State, city, and program, it is an excellent resource for local assistance services or programs.
Disposition Resource Manual. 1990. Washington, D.C.: National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. NCJ 137693.
This manual previews exemplary programs that have shown promising and/or positive results for juveniles. It includes projects that address prevention, diversion, probation, neglect, abuse, custody, family violence, and aftercare as well as a State-by-State program index. Each program profile contains information on the client population served, objectives, a program description, information on effectiveness, and contact information.
Federal Agency Juvenile Delinquency Development Statements. 1992 (August). Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 134926.
This report describes the programs, legislation, policies, and practices of Federal agencies that supported the goals of the OJJDP Act during FY 1989. This comprehensive overview of Federal initiatives for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention includes information on more than 260 programs directed to the needs of delinquent juveniles.
Federal Interagency Ad Hoc Committee on Health Promotion Through the Schools. 1992. Healthy Schools: A Directory of Federal Programs and Activities Related to Health Promotion Through the Schools. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NCJ 143041.
This directory describes 112 Federal programs and 35 federally supported clearinghouses or information centers that address activities for health promotion in elementary or secondary schools. Each program description includes areas of emphasis, program components and subject matter, youth and adult target groups, a narrative summary, and contact information.
Federal Juvenile Delinquency Programs 1988, 12th Analysis & Evaluation. 1988. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 115786.
This overview of federally initiated efforts to reduce juvenile delinquency lists programs funded and projects underway, along with funding amounts and objectives for each program.
The Gould-Wysinger Awards: A tradition of excellence. OJJDP Model Programs 1993. 1994 (February). Juvenile Justice Bulletin. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 146840.
The Gould-Wysinger Awards were established by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in 1992 to recognize local achievements in improving the juvenile justice system and helping the Nation's youth. This bulletin annually highlights award-winning programs and includes local contact information.
Help for Children From Infancy to Adulthood: A National Directory of Hotlines, Helplines, Organizations, Agencies, and Other Resources, 4th Edition 1989. 1989. Rocky River Publishers. NCJ 154577.
This book provides referral sources and contact information on commissions, agencies, and organizations. Topics include child safety, teens in distress, abused and missing children, children's health, and parenting.
Howell, J.C., ed. 1995 (May). Guide for Implementing the Comprehensive Strategy for Serious, Violent, and Chronic Juvenile Offenders. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 153681.
This document provides program information to address the rise in violent juvenile crime. It surveys research that addresses community mobilization, needs assessment of communities, and identification of prevention and intervention activities in a graduated sanctions model.
Justice Research and Statistics Association. 1994. Domestic and Family Violence: Highlighted Programs from the State Annual Reports 1994. Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 150549.
This document contains listings by State of domestic and family violence programs funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. It is a source for initiating and replicating innovative programs and improving existing programs. It provides contact information, program descriptions, and target populations.
Justice Research and Statistics Association. State and Local Programs: Focus on What Works. Volume I. 1994. Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 157143.
Effective State and local programming policies are cataloged and described in this volume. Programs are listed under four major headings: rural issues and programs; treatment, rehabilitation, and education; the understanding and combating of violence; and the prevention of drug abuse and violent crime.
Juvenile Delinquency Development Statements: A Report on Federal Programs. 1994 (November). Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 150712.
This report contains the annual statements of 18 Federal agencies that administer juvenile delinquency programs. The statements describe policies, programs, and practices of each agency and detail how these agencies meet the mandates and advance the goals of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.
Matrix of Community-Based Initiatives. 1995. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 154816.
This directory contains two major sections: a matrix that shows the locations of public and private comprehensive community-based violence prevention and economic development initiatives, and program descriptions of private and Federal initiatives. The matrix lists States and jurisdictions where initiatives are located as well as Federal departments and foundations and the initiatives they sponsor, such as Enterprise Communities, Federal Empowerment Zones, PACT sites, and major philanthropic initiatives. Each initiative has a local, interdisciplinary planning board focused on the needs of at-risk children and families. Contact information is provided with each program description.
National Court Appointed Special Advocates Association. 1992. 1992-1993 Directory of Court Appointed Special Advocate Programs. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 152326.
In 1991, more than 28,000 individuals acted as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA's) for children who were abused, neglected, or abandoned by their families. This directory lists alphabetically the 520 CASA programs in the 49 participating States.
National Directory of Children, Youth, and Families Services, 9th Edition 1993-94. 1993. National Directory of Children, Youth, and Families Services. NCJ 143508.
This three-part directory includes information on human services provided by States, counties, and major cities; "who's who" in Federal children, youth, and families programs, national clearinghouses, resource centers, and organizations; and buyers' resources for specialized services and products available in the field. Information on how each State renders its services as well as a listing of State hotlines and emergency reporting numbers are also provided.
National Directory of Domestic Violence Programs: A Guide to Community Shelter, Safe Home, and Service Programs. 1994. Washington, D.C.: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. NCJ 160049.
This directory provides a State-by-State listing of programs that serve battered women and their children. Information on 24-hour hotlines, safe houses, counseling, shelters, legal services, and services/counseling programs for batterers is included. Additionally, the directory includes listings of State domestic violence coalitions and national information and resource centers.
National Directory of Juvenile Restitution Programs 1987, Restitution Training and Technical Assistance (RESTTA). 1987. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 105188.
This directory lists juvenile restitution programs by State and includes information on types of services provided, when they were established, and brief descriptions of programs and goals.
National Juvenile Detention Directory 1992. 1992. Washington, D.C.: American Correctional Association. NCJ 136153.
This comprehensive directory provides information relevant to juvenile detention facilities. It includes contact information for wardens and administrators of juvenile State correctional departments, institutions, programs, and probation and parole/aftercare services.
National Listing of Children's Advocacy Centers 1996. 1996 (January). Alexandria, Va.: National Network of Children's Advocacy Centers.
A useful reference for legal services for children, advocates of children's rights, crisis intervention organizations, counselors, and temporary shelters, this document provides listings by State of Children's Advocacy Centers, accompanied by contact information. (Note: Some listings are tentative sites.)
The National Victims Resource Directory 1994. 1994. Rockville, Md.: Office for Victims of Crime Resource Center. NCJ 123837.
This resource directory contains listings for victim-serving agencies, clearinghouses, and resource centers. It describes the functions of each organization listed, the type and degree of support available to victims of crime, State victim compensation boards, victim/witness assistance programs, State domestic violence coalitions, and State chapters of the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse. Federal clearinghouses and information centers are listed for victim-relevant requests.
National Directory of Juvenile and Adult Correctional Departments, Institutions, Agencies and Paroling Authorities 1994. 1993. Washington, D.C.: American Correctional Association. NCJ 148411.
This directory lists contact information for wardens/administrators of more than 4,000 adult and juvenile State correctional departments, institutions, programs, and probation and parole/aftercare services. It includes statistical summaries on capital expenditures and projects, inmate populations, adult programs, and personnel.
Office of National Drug Control Policy. 1991 (April). Directory of Federal Anti-Drug Grants. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. NCJ 140794.
This directory outlines national drug control programs funded by the U.S. Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Justice, and Labor. Funding opportunities by these departments include demonstration grants, emergency grants, State and local grants, regional centers, and community partnerships for substance abuse prevention and education. Appendixes give information on State contacts for formula grants, drug-free schools, and community grants; block grant contacts; and State liaisons for the Job Training Partnership Act.
Partnerships Against Violence. 1995. Resource Guide Volumes 1 and 2. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. NCJ 150044 and NCJ 150045.
This guide integrates information on a wide range of programs and resources addressing the issue of violence in the United States. Volume 1, Promising Programs, highlights 600 programs developed by Government agencies, private foundations, religious and fraternal associations, and community organizations. Volume 2, Information Sources, Funding, and Technical Assistance, offers sources for direct help, curriculums and teaching materials, and funding. The entries are also available on the Internet (gopher:pavnet.esusda.gov) and on WordPerfect 5.1 and ASCII disks. The Partnerships Against Violence Network (PAVNET) is an automated resource system providing anti-crime information. Accessible through the Internet and in hard copy, PAVNET is a data bank on violence reduction programs and includes promising programs, funding sources, how programs operate, audiences served, evaluation results, and contacts for further information.
PAVNET Online User's Guide. Research in Action. 1995 (March). Washington, D.C.: National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 152057.
This publication introduces PAVNET Online to users, providing an overview of information available through PAVNET Online as well as technical information about accessing and using PAVNET Online through the Internet. It includes a glossary of terms and a selected bibliography.
Preventing Violence: Program Ideas and Examples. 1992. Washington, D.C.: National Crime Prevention Council. NCJ 136251.
This volume profiles 27 violence prevention programs operating at local or State levels and suggests actions that communities and community members can take to prevent or stop violence. Each program description includes setting, focus, strategies, signs of success, funding, and challenges. Lists of resource organizations and program contact information are included.
Public Health Service Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. 1994. Prevention: Federal Programs and Progress '93/'94. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
This biennial report on prevention-related activities of the Federal Government provides a comprehensive listing of U.S. Public Health Service, Administration on Aging, Administration for Children and Families, and Healthcare Financing Administration prevention programs. The report highlights model prevention programs for minorities, gives an overview of the national health status, provides prevention program summaries by agency, and displays the resources spent on prevention by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Reducing Youth Gun Violence: An Overview of Programs and Initiatives. 1996. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 154303.
This report provides a summary of Federal and State legislation designed to reduce youth gun violence. It also presents research findings on this issue from the public health, criminology, and sociology fields. It includes descriptions of prevention and intervention programs and directories of youth gun violence programs and national organizations working to prevent gun possession and use by youth.
Reingold, J.R., and B.R. Frank. 1993 (November). Targeting Youth: The Sourcebook for Federal Policies and Programs. Flint, Mich.: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. NCJ 147546.
This document lists youth programs administered by Federal Government agencies and includes a description of each agency's funding allocations to States. Clearinghouse information; resource organizations; a selected bibliography; an index of programs by topic; and information on the funding organizations, sponsors, and authors of the sourcebook are also provided.
Smith, A. 1992. Thirty-Eight Proven Ways You Can Stop Youthful Violence. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New York City, NY. NCJ 139887.
Based on a survey compiled by Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New York City, this document profiles the programs of 38 organizations that have proven successful in stopping youthful violence. Each organization describes its successes and the programs it would like to expand or implement.
State Drug Resources: 1994 National Directory. 1994. Washington D.C.: Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 147709.
A comprehensive resource manual, this guide provides contact information for State offices of policy, criminal justice, health, and education. The appendixes list Federal information centers and clearinghouses.
Substance Abuse Residential Treatment Centers for Teens. 1990. Phoenix, Ariz.: Oryx Press. NCJ 121154.
This resource offers a State-by-State listing of teen substance abuse treatment facilities and hotlines, treatment methods, addictions/disorders treated, and types of client services offered. Indexes are provided for quick reference to specific types of programs or specific State centers.
Tolan, P., and N. Guerra. 1994 (July). What Works in Reducing Adolescent Violence: An Empirical Review of the Field. Boulder, Colo.: The Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence. NCJ 152910.
This examination of anti-violence programs explores epidemiological considerations associated with adolescent violence. The study includes a review of risk literature highlighting promising targets for intervention and presents outcomes of evaluation efforts based on risk factors and strategies employed. The report concludes with recommendations for research as well as program and policy actions designed to improve the effectiveness of anti-violence interventions that will significantly impact the problem of juvenile violence.
Violence in the Schools: How America's School Boards Are Safeguarding Your Children. 1993. Alexandria, Va.: National School Boards Association. NCJ 157000.
This audit of the ways school boards address violence in schools is divided into three sections: the problem of juvenile violence and how school boards must keep schools safe; descriptions of the ways schools are addressing the problem of violence; and listings of school districts that responded to the National School Boards Association survey on school violence. It provides addresses, sizes, and types of districts in which schools are located, categorized by State and district.
What Works: Promising Interventions in Juvenile Justice. 1994 (October). Program Report. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 150858.
This catalog lists 425 effective prevention, intervention, and treatment programs for youth. Each entry includes contact information, target population, program type, structure, staff, budget, program summary, evaluation, and other information. The catalog also includes a local contact for each program listed.
Contents | Foreword | Acknowledgments | Introduction | Summary
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