NCJ Number
75243
Date Published
1980
Length
41 pages
Annotation
The Exemplary Projects Program of the National Institute of Justice is described in this handbook, which outlines program requirements, the application procedure, areas of special interest, closing dates, and the 1980 Exemplary Projects.
Abstract
The program is a systematic method of identifying outstanding criminal justice programs throughout the country, verifying their achievements, and publicizing them widely, in order to encourage widespread use of advanced criminal justice practices. To be eligible for consideration, projects must demonstrate overall effectiveness in reducing crime or in improving criminal justice system operations; replicability; measurability; efficiency, or demonstrated cost-effectiveness; and willingness of the project staff to provide information to other communities. The major portion of the handbook provides brief descriptions and photographs for the 34 Exemplary Projects designated in October 1980. They include the Child Victim/Witness Project, Seattle, Wash., in the category of victim witness assistance; the New York City Police Street Crime Unit (SCU) in the category of law enforcement; the Prosecutor Management Information System (PROMIS), Washington, D.C., in the category of prosecution; and the One Day/One Trial Jury System of Wayne County, Mich., in the category of adjudication and defense. Additional programs are included under the categories of corrections, juvenile programs, community involvement, and alternate service delivery. Photographs, an Exemplary Project application, attachments, and a list of Exemplary Projects Review Board members are included. (Author abstract modified).