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Vera Institute of Justice Releases New Resources

The Vera Institute of Justice has released “Measuring Success: A Guide to Becoming an Evidence-Based Practice,” a guide that the MacArthur Foundation funded as part of its Models for Change initiative describing whether a program is evidence-based and how it can prepare to be evaluated, and “The Impact of Family Visitation on Incarcerated Youth’s Behavior and School Performance,” a brief summarizing findings of the Families as Partners project that looked at associations between family support and outcomes for system-involved youth during their incarceration.

OJJDP Bulletin Examines Nature and Risk of Victimization of Youth in Residential Placement

OJJDP has released “Nature and Risk of Victimization: Findings From the Survey of Youth in Residential Placement.” This bulletin, based on the OJJDP-funded Survey of Youth in Residential Placement, addresses the need for policy and program initiatives to reduce victimization and improve protections for confined youth.


OJJDP works to prevent gang involvement, girls' delinquency, and underage drinking. OJJDP assists victims of child abduction and commercial sexual exploitation. OJJDP supports mentoring, AMBER Alert, and faith-based and community initiatives. SMART tracks local issues and maps community resources.	OJJDP News @ a Glance Features Interview With Administrator Listenbee OJJDP announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, May/ June 2013. This issue of OJJDP’s bimonthly newsletter features an interview with Administrator Robert L. Listenbee. The newsletter also includes articles on the U.S. Department of Justice's Missing Children’s Day ceremony, a speech by Administrator Listenbee at the Coalition for Juvenile Justice Conference; OJJDP’s national tribal grantee meeting; an OJJDP-supported publication that outlines best practices for family drug courts and more.	Webinar To Discuss Role of Meth Prevention Coordinators in Tribal Communities On Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at 1 p.m. ET, the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) will host the Webinar “Making a Difference: The Meth Coordinator.” This Webinar will focus on the role of the meth prevention coordinator in tribal communities as a liaison to the police and as an interagency coordinator. Topics include how the meth prevention coordinator can engage the community, tribal housing drug-testing policy, and the use of mobile trace scanners.