NCJ Number
167156
Date Published
1996
Length
285 pages
Annotation
After explaining the background and philosophy of PACT (Pulling America's Communities Together), this report reviews the accomplishments of the National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) in the four pilot PACT sites, followed by a summary of the lessons learned.
Abstract
PACT, a Clinton administration Federal initiative established in 1993, is intended to maximize the impact of broad- based, coordinated, locally designed and implemented anti- violence strategies. PACT's objective is to remove barriers among all levels of government and to ensure that all Federal agencies coordinate their efforts to form strong partnerships with cities, counties, and States. The uniqueness of PACT is its mobilization of the best resources of the Federal Government and the nonprofit research community behind community-based solutions to violence. In the pilot project, the Federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations collaborate and share information through the PACT Federal Interdepartmental Working Group. This Working Group oversaw Federal involvement in the overall PACT process and the sites. Four sites were selected for initial pilot projects: Nebraska, Metropolitan Denver, Metropolitan Atlanta, and Washington, D.C. NCCD participated in all four PACT sites, offering advice, model programs, and technical assistance to local PACT leaders. Sites requested particular assistance with the development of risk and needs assessment instruments, information sharing, and data management technology. NCCD work at each site is described. Lessons learned pertained to the lack of specific guidelines regarding intergovernmental and interagency coordination and an inadequate "big picture" view of site PACT activities. Progress, albeit limited, occurred at each site. PACT activities continue to function at each locale, although they have often been superseded by other projects. Extensive appended site materials and data