NCJ Number
205112
Journal
Weed & Seed In-Sites Volume: 10 Issue: 2 Dated: Summer 2002 Pages: 1-27
Editor(s)
Penne Soltysik
Date Published
2002
Length
28 pages
Annotation
This document presents information on Weed and Seed programs across the Nation.
Abstract
Project Safe Neighborhoods aims to reduce gun violence throughout the country through the use of a comprehensive, strategic approach. Funds will be used to support investigators, provide training, and develop community outreach efforts that promote and improve public safety. The five core elements will be partnerships, strategic planning, training, outreach, and accountability. The Garfield Weed and Seed program , a crime-fighting community policing and revitalization effort in Phoenix, AZ, and the South Bronx Overall Development Corporation Weed and Seed program in New York each received one of six MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Awards. A successful arts program in Milwaukee, WI, is highlighted and helps prevent crime by keeping children busy in ways that turn them toward a constructive way of life. The Substance Abuse Council has used resources to fund a community response in Kalamazoo County, MI, to drug prevention and intervention by making families stronger and has acquired its own resources to advocate for future treatment of its residents in need. The residents of Cass Lake, MN, decided they were tired of the crime and violence in their neighborhood and formed a grassroots group to start to make a difference. Case Histories in Alcohol Policy is a foundation-supported reference publication that highlights community approaches to change local alcohol policies. The activities of Weed and Seed sites are among the success stories. One of the best sources of training for new sites is the experience of Weed and Seed coordinators that have led successful efforts in older sites.