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In Memory of Travis Cain
OJJDP staff members were saddened to learn of the death of their
former colleague, Travis A. Cain, on January 25, 2005. Ms. Cain worked
in the federal government for more than 20 years, drafting legislation
and designing and administering conflict resolution, community relations,
and criminal and juvenile justice programs. During her long tenure
at OJJDP, Ms. Cain worked with state and local government leaders,
community-based groups, individual citizens, and youth throughout
the country to improve the lives of children and young adults and
to prevent them from entering into crime and violence. Most recently,
Ms. Cain served as Female Juvenile Offender Program Manager at OJJDP.
She also managed a number of other major programs funded by OJJDP,
including the National Crime Prevention Council (Teens, Crime, and
the Community Program), the Boys & Girls Clubs of America
(Gang Prevention and Intervention Program), and the Juvenile Mentoring
Program (JUMP). Prior to coming to OJJDP, she served as Special Assistant
to Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm (NY) and as Legislative Assistant
to Congressman Joseph Resnick (NY). Ms. Cain was a graduate of
St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX. |
