"Building Blocks for Safe and Healthy Communities: An Ideas and Information Guide." [http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/tree/]. Abstract: Information regarding programs offered through the Department of Justice (DOJ) can be accessed here. Community oriented programs are organized into different "life stages," with choices including: employment, health, shelter, education, and public safety, leading you to such programs as "Training to Child Welfare Professionals" or D.A.R.E.. A "Community Page" links to promising practices in communities. "Federal Links" will bring up a list of other federal agencies and resources.

"Building Drug-Free Communities: Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America." [http://www.cadca.org/]. Abstract: In 1992 the President's Drug Advisory Council encouraged the formation of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) to respond to the dramatic growth in the number of substance abuse coalitions and their need to share ideas, problems, and solutions. Now, with more than 5,000 community coalition members from across the country the organization has evolved to become the principal national substance abuse prevention organization working with community-based coalitions at the national level. CADCA's website contains information on how communities can start an anti-drug coalition, latest news, and training information, as well as a section on resources loaded with helpful information from funding to finding volunteers.

This bibliography is a representative selection of materials either owned or on order by the FBI Academy Library. Inclusion of an item does not represent an endorsement by the FBI of the material or its author.

"Community Outreach Program." [http://www.fbi.gov/programs/outreach/copintro.htm]. Abstract: The FBI's Community Outreach Program's (COP) homepage provide's general information on the FBI's COP, outlining their initiatives and highlighting programs and initiatives of the Community Outreach Programs (COP) from Field Offices across the country.

"COPS." [http://www.usdoj.gov/cops/]. Abstract: The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 authorized funds to promote community policing and add 100,000 community policing officers to our nation's streets. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) created the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) to carry out this mission, adding its 100,000th officer on May 12, 1999. The DOJ's COPS website is resource rich in information on training, funding, resources, background information, career opportunities, and more.

"Mentoring High-Risk Minority Youth: Evaluation of the Brothers Project." Adolescence 33, no. 129(Spring 1998): 145(14).Notes: Available through InfoTrac.Abstract: Though mentoring had its start in the early 1900's with the first Big Brother Program, there are few studies relative to mentoring. The discussed research, part of a larger evaluation effort, reports on a four-year mentoring project developed specifically for African-American adolescents. Self-esteem, attitudes toward drugs and alcohol, grades, school attendance, and disciplinary refractions were examined.

"National Youth Network." [http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/nyn/]. Abstract: The National Youth Network, founded and managed by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, consists of diverse youth leaders from across the Nation who are sponsored by youth serving organizations. The goal of the Network is to recognize and build upon the power and importance of youth leadership by uniting young people and adults to enable youth organizations and non-affiliated youth to have a positive, formidable impact in our communities and throughout our Nation. Its mission is to act as a catalyst for youth across the country to prevent crime and victimization and to make a difference in their communities. Their monthly publication, "Youth in Action" is featured, full-text, on this website. Editions include titles such as, "Community Cleanup," "Does Your Youth Program Work?," and "Make a Friend - Be a Peer Mentor."

"Office of Justice Programs: Executive Office for Weed & Seed." [http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/eows/]. Abstract: Operation Weed and Seed is a strategy which aims to prevent, control, and reduce violent crime, drug abuse, and gang activity in targeted high-crime neighborhoods across the country. The strategy involves a two-pronged approach: law enforcement agencies and prosecutors cooperate in "weeding out" criminals who participate in violent crime and drug abuse, attempting to prevent their return to the targeted area; and "seeding" brings human services to the area, encompassing prevention, intervention, treatment, and neighborhood revitalization. The Program's first three Weed and Seed sites were funded in 1991, and have now grown to include over 250 sites. Information on funding, training and resources is available on-line.

On the Beat. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Justice.Call Number: J 1.107:QTNotes: Also available on the internet at http://www.usdoj.gov/cops/Abstract: A quarterly journal geared toward law enforcement agencies who utilize community policing programs. Contains articles on community policing programs countrywide. An online version is available at http://www.usdoj.gov/cops/.

"The Positive Place for Kids." [http://www.bgca.org/]. Abstract: From its beginnings in 1860 when several women in Hartford, Connecticut, believing that boys who roamed the streets should have a positive alternative, organized the first Club, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America has grown to 2,591 Club locations. Clubs are located in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands plus domestic and international military bases. They have more than 25 national programs available in the areas of education, the environment, health, the arts, careers, alcohol/drug and pregnancy prevention, gang prevention, leadership development and athletics.

Youth in Action. National Youth Network.Call Number: J 32.21/2-2:Notes: Also available on-line at http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/nyn/Abstract: A monthly publication of the National Youth Network. (See "National Youth Network" entry.) Each publication has an individual focus and title, to include: Stand Up and Start a School Crime Watch; Youth Preventing Drug Abuse; Meetings Make Them Work.

Bennett, Brad R. "Incorporating Diversity Police Response to Multicultural Changes in Their Communities." FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin 64(December 1995): 1-6.Abstract: Discusses the findings of a study undertaken to determine how law enforcement agencies in four California cities responded to demographic changes that took place in their communities. Making concerted efforts to incorporate into their organizations the diverse members of their communities, the departments employed recruiting and hiring strategies, citizen participation, training programs, community outreach initiatives, and community policing.

Carter, David L. Community Policing and D.A.R.E.: A Practitioner's Perspective. Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Justice Administration, 1995.Call Number: J 26.2:P 75/6Abstract: A number of programs have emerged to deal with drug abuse, gang activities, violence in the schools and streets and other crime problems. Paper focuses on two evolving initiatives: community policing and the D.A.R.E. program.

Clayton, Susan L. "Children's Initiatives: Louisiana Corrections Makes Prevention a Priority." Corrections Today 61, no. 2(April 1999): 116-19.Abstract: Children's Initiatives is a community outreach program that involves four primary areas of action. It deals with a "Steps to Success" program that advocates community involvement and support of the Louisiana Children's Cabinet; implementing a "Character Counts" program; reestablishing values development as a core curriculum component in schools; and enhancing and expanding parenting skills training in state correctional facilities.

Coleman, Patrick et al. The Robert Taylor Boys and Girls Club of Chicago. Bureau of Justice Assistance, 1999.Call Number: J 26.2:P 88/999Abstract: An up-close look at the Robert Taylor Boys and Girls Club of Chicago, founded in 1991, and located in the largest public housing development in the United States.

Committee for Children. "Committee for Children." [http://www.cfchildren.org/]. Abstract: Committee for Children's mission is to promote the safety, well-being, and social development of children. Formed in the 1970s by a group of women initially to develop a child sexual abuse prevention program; more recently Committee for Children has developed a violence prevention curriculum and offers training that is directly focused on using either their "Second Step" youth violence prevention program or "Talking About Touching" personal safety curricula. Materials can be found on their website pertaining to bullying and sexual harassment, videos and training curricula, grants and funding, and recommended children's literature. The "Who We Are" section features a list of the many honors and awards the Committee for Children and its programs have received.

Department of Justice. Operation Weed and Seed Implementation Guide. Washington, D.C.: Executive Office for Weed and Seed, 1992.Call Number: J 1.8/2:W 41Abstract: The manual provides guidance in the implementation of the Weed and Seed program.

FBI Academy Library, "Community Policing: Subject Bibliography." (1999):1999.Abstract: A bibliography of resources focusing on community policing, to include books, government documents, journals and journal articles available from the FBI Academy Library.

Federal Bureau of Investigation. A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety. Washington, D.C.: Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1999.Call Number: J 1.14/16:IN 8/3/999Notes: Also available at http://www.fbi.gov, under the "Library" section.Abstract: Warns parents of on-line dangers to children. Provides a list of "signs" to help identify if a child is at risk, and offers tips to parents on minimizing risks. Also offers suggestions on what to do if a parent suspects their child is communicating with an on-line sexual predator. The on-line version has helpful links, including one to an "On-line Victimization" report by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Los Angeles Police Department. Project D.A.R.E..1988?Call Number: A-V HV 5824 .C45 .P76Abstract: A video produced by the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Unified School District to provide a brief overview of the Drug Awareness Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program that targets 5th and 6th graders to educate them about peer pressure and resisting drugs.

Mickey Young. "Mickey's Place in the Sun: Domestic, Child, Elder, Sexual Abuse Resources." [http://people.delphi.com/mickjyoung/abuse.html]. Abstract: A plethora of resources and links compiled by Mickey Young, who works full time at an agency that provides counseling for at-risk youth and families. The website began as an effort to group the sites that she accessed frequently in her work within her own community. The content continues to evolve from visitors to the site who have e-mailed suggestions and requests.

Nagy Films and Video. Internet & Street Smarts: Safety Tips for Kids. Silhouette Productions. 1998.Call Number: A-V HQ 784 .I58 I68 1998Abstract: Six-minute video produced with the help of two former FBI agents to teach children basic internet safety and street smarts, such as providing personal information on-line and what to do when approached by an adult for help.

National Criminal Justice Reference Service. "Justice Information Center." [http://www.ncjrs.org]. Abstract: The National Criminal Justice Reference Service, which is part of the Department of Justice, is one of the most extensive sources of information on criminal justice in the world. A lengthy list of full text articles pertaining to law enforcement, many of which deal specifically with community outreach programs and efforts, can be found under the "law enforcement" section of this site. Samples of the types of documents that can be found include: "Chelsea, Massachusetts: A City Helps Its Diverse People Get Along," "Boys & Girls Clubs of America Fact Sheet," and "Kid's Korner Program: City of Reno, Nevada, Police Department."

Sheehan, Karen et al. "Adapting the Gang Model: Peer Mentoring for Violence Prevention." Pediatrics 104, no. 1(July 1999): 50(11).Notes: Available through InfoTrac.Abstract: Objectives, methods, results, and conclusions of a study wherein researchers compared 50 children in a peer mentoring program with 75 children not participating in a program.

The Office of Management and Budget. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1999.Call Number: PREX 2.20:Notes: Also available on-line at http://www.CFDA.Abstract: Catalog of the federal government's domestic programs, projects, services, and activities which provide assistance or benefits to the American public. It contains financial and nonfinancial assistance programs administered by departments and establishments of the Federal government.

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