NCJ Number
185711
Journal
Weed & Seed In-Sites Volume: 7 Issue: 2 Dated: February/March/April 1999 Pages: 1-16
Date Published
1999
Length
16 pages
Annotation
This document discusses Weed & Seed projects throughout the United States.
Abstract
The document contains articles about: (1) two officers involved in the Oklahoma City Weed & Seed Law Enforcement and Community Policing programs who were honored for their efforts to save a mother and son trapped in a burning house; (2) how to acquire technical assistance and training to implement Weed & Seed strategies; (3) the Drug Education for Youth program; (4) Weed & Seed Safe Havens to provide a safe, family-like environment for children during non-school hours; (5) Weed & Seed crime prevention programs and truancy assessment and service centers; (6) eradication of drug sales areas; (7) Weed & Seed Grant Application Conferences; (8) school programs to educate students about drug and gang recognition, problem-solving skills, and anger management; (9) special programs to collect and distribute Christmas gifts to special families; (10) the 1999 Weed & Seed National Conference; (11) Tennessee's unique marriage savers program; and (12) Weed & Seed's teleconference series.