Philadelphia (Penn.) Intensive Aftercare Probation Program   
Program Summary: This program was an intensive alternative reintegration program for high-risk male juveniles who were being released to probation from a juvenile corrections facility. The program is rated Promising. Results showed that while there were no differences between the treatment and comparison groups on the percent who had been re-arrested during the 9-month follow up, the treatment group had a statistically significantly lower number of re-arrests than the comparison group.

Skillman Intensive Aftercare Program (Pittsburgh and Detroit)   
Program Summary: This was an aftercare program in Pittsburgh (Penn.) and Detroit (Mich.) for juveniles transitioning out of a residential correctional program. The intent of the program was to decrease instances of reconviction and re-arrest among participating youths after their release into the community. The program is rated No Effects. There were no statistically significant effects on rates of reconviction and rearrest among program participants in either city.

Violent Offender Treatment Program (VOTP)   
Program Summary: This treatment program aims to reduce recidivism among youths convicted of violent offenses and capital crimes (such as murder) in one southern state. The program offers six months of intensive, therapeutic treatment to juveniles in a residential facility before they are released. The program is rated Promising. Results showed a statistically significant difference in reduced recidivism rates for juveniles who participated in the program, compared with those who did not participate.

Brief Motivational Interviewing for Alcohol Use (Incarcerated Women)   
Program Summary: This program was designed to provide an alcohol intervention to incarcerated women with hazardous drinking habits who were being released from prison. The program is rated No Effects. There were no statistically significant differences between the treatment and comparison groups on the number of days abstinent from alcohol consumption at the 6-month follow up.

North Carolina Vocational Delivery System   
Program Summary: This program was designed to assist justice-involved young adults (ages 18 to 22) in obtaining postrelease employment. It involved an integrated system of vocational training and reentry services to reduce the rate of rearrest after release. This program is rated No Effects. Results suggest there were no statistically significant differences in measures of recidivism and employment between young adults who participated in the program, compared with those who did not participate.

Florida Work Release Program   
Program Summary: This reentry program allows individuals who are nearing the end of their custodial sentences to work regular jobs in the community. The program is based in work release centers in participants’ counties of residence in Florida. The program is rated as Promising. The program was found to have a statistically significant effect on reducing reconvictions of participants and increasing their employment and quarterly earnings post-release.

Returning Home – Ohio (RHO) Pilot Program   
Program Summary: This program linked incarcerated persons who had disabilities and were at risk for homelessness to supportive housing upon their release from prison. The goal was to reduce recidivism, homelessness, and multiple systems use. The program is rated Promising. The program was shown to statistically significantly reduce the probability of rearrest (but not re-incarceration) and length of time from release to rearrest; however, treatment group participants were rearrested more frequently.

Earned Early Release (Washington State)   
Program Summary: Under a 2003 Washington State law, incarcerated individuals who had committed certain nonviolent offenses were able to acquire earlier release time of up to 50 percent of their maximum sentence. The program is rated Promising. Individuals who were released early under the law had a statistically significant lower rate of felony convictions, compared with individuals who were not released early; however, there was no statistically significant difference on violent convictions.

Deterrent Effect of a Warning Banner in a Computer System   
Program Summary: A warning banner was presented to unauthorized computer system trespassers each time a computer system was illegally infiltrated. The banner was intended to deter trespassers from further engagement with the attacked computer system and to prevent subsequent infiltration. The program is rated No Effects. The intervention did not deter trespassers from engaging with the computer system; however, there was a small statistically significant effect on the duration of trespassing incidents.

Implementation of Federal Sex-Offender Registry Requirements in 14 States   
Program Summary: This was a registration requirement targeting individuals convicted of sex offenses and other crimes against children. The federal legislation required the registration of released sex offenders, including name, address, sex crime committed, and a photograph. The program is rated No Effects. The program did not significantly reduce sex-crime rates.

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This year’s National Police Week will takes place May 14-21, 2017. See the Law Enforcement section of CrimeSolutions.gov for access to reviews and ratings of programs and practices that focus on law enforcement and policing strategies.

The Office of Victims of Crime is pleased to announce the release of its 2017 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide. NCVRW will be commemorated April 2-8, 2017, and the resource guide promotes this year's theme—Strength. Resilience. Justice.

The resource guide provides all of the materials necessary to promote public awareness campaigns for NCVRW and throughout the year. Featuring campaign materials in both English and Spanish, it includes planning tips, artwork, crime and victimization fact sheets, and more.

Visit our Victims & Victimization topic page for evidence-based programs and practices in this area.

In 2009, Congress designated March as "National Criminal Justice Month."  The purpose of the National Criminal Justice Month is to promote societal awareness regarding the causes and consequences of crime, as well as strategies for preventing and responding to crime. Explore CrimeSolutions.gov’s evidenced-based programs and practices that help inform practitioners and policy makers about what works, what doesn't, and what's promising in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services. The Topics Page has a complete listing of CrimeSolutions.gov’s content areas.

In the OJJDP-sponsored National Gang Center Fall 2016 Newsletter, the article, Female Delinquency and Effective Programs, highlights several CrimeSolutions.gov programs.  Refer to pages 6 and 7 of their current issue for more information, https://www.nationalgangcenter.gov/Content/Newsletters/NGC-Newsletter-2016-Fall.pdf.

Dr. Stephanie Gerstenblith, Development Services Groups, discusses how to use CrimeSolutions.gov to find evidence-based programs and practices that can improve school safety. Many of these programs were added to CrimeSolutions.gov under NIJ’s Comprehensive School Safety Initiative.

Dr. Gerstenblith also addresses the lack of strong evaluations of school safety programs that schools are implementing and invested in; and the opportunity that presents for the research community.