The program strategies that comprise the Violence Prevention and Public Safety Act (VPPSA) of 2004 were developed using national best practices.  Those organizations applying for funds under the VPPSA should review the websites below for an understanding of some of the frameworks for VPPSA program strategies.

Youth Outreach and Comprehensive Services

Youth Development Strategies

http://www.ydsi.org/ydsi/what_is/index.html

Team Up for Youth

http://www.teamupforyouth.org/84.html

The Boston Strategy to Prevent Youth Violence

http://www.bostonstrategy.com

Special Services to Children and Youth Exposed to Violence

San Diego Family Justice Center 

http://familyjusticecenter.org/main.htm

Toolkit to End Violence Against Women

http://toolkit.ncjrs.org/

Diversion and Reentry Services

Reentry Policy Council

http://www.reentrypolicy.org

Urban Institute’s Justice Policy Center http://www.urban.org/content/PolicyCenters/Justice/Projects/
PrisonerReentry/overview.htm

Taxman, et al on Reentry Best Practices

www.bgr.umd.edu/pdf/May_2003_From_Prison.pdf

National Institute of Corrections

http://www.nicic.org

Employment and Training

John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development

http://www.heldrich.rutgers.edu/

National Youth Employment Coalition

http://www.nyec.org/

National Transitional Jobs Network

http://www.transitionaljobs.net/

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Last updated:  September 28, 2005