NCJ Number
27056
Date Published
Unknown
Length
6 pages
Annotation
THE MAJOR ACTIVITY OF THIS PROGRAM IS THE RECRUITMENT OF GANG AFFILIATED YOUTHS IN NORTH CENTRAL PHILADELPHIA INTO ITS INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICES (MAINLY EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT).
Abstract
A BRIEF REVIEW OF PROJECT ACTIVITIES, CONDUCTED AS A RESULT OF RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN THE PROGRAM REFUNDING REPORT, IS PRESENTED. THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT DISCUSSES THE RESULTS OF A COMMUNITY SURVEY OF RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSMEN ON THE YOUTH ACADEMY AND ITS PERFORMANCE. EVALUATORS SUGGESTED THAT SURVEY FINDINGS INDICATED A HIGHLY POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE PROGRAM AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS IN REDUCING NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME. IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT THE PROJECT IS AN APPROPRIATE MEANS FOR ADDRESSING CRIME IN THIS NORTH PHILADELPHIA COMMUNITY. RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDED INCREASED ADVERTISEMENT OF THE DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING FACE-TO-FACE CONTACT WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND AGENCY OFFICERS AND CONTINUATION OF EFFORT IN CLEARING THE FILES AND KEEPING ACCURATE RECORDS FOR REPORTING PURPOSES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE NCJ-027057, 'EVALUATION REPORT FOR REFUNDING'.