NCJ Number
242316
Date Published
January 2013
Length
78 pages
Annotation
This report summarizes a process evaluation of these expansion efforts, as well as ongoing Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) efforts in the Crownpoint area of the Navajo Nation.
Abstract
Findings show that this PSN initiative is making progress towards reaching its goals. Participants indicated that great strides have been made in strengthening the relationships between diverse agencies, working together towards meeting common goals, and eroding traditional boundaries. PSN partners tap into their existing networks to extend resources available to implement PSN in the Crownpoint area. Participants felt that the youth in the target areas are becoming more aware of the dangers of gun violence, drugs, and gangs. Domestic violence advocates are providing services where they are needed. While there are areas that can be strengthened and where progress is yet to be made, the initiative is well underway. This report describes the setting where this PSN initiative has been implemented. It then discusses what PSN is doing to address the crime problem in this area, focusing on the activities listed in the proposal and whether those have been implemented. Next, the collaboration efforts are described as well as the facilitators and barriers to collaboration. Finally, the perceived impact of the initiative to date, along with facilitators and barriers to program implementation overall are described. References