Resources

New Resource Available in the Fight Against Meth

In the fight against methamphetamine, individuals and communities need all the resources they can get. The production and use of methamphetamine result in health risks and environmental hazards, threatens the safety of communities, and often place children in grave danger.  Putting the meth problem in a national perspective, Office of National Drug  Control Policy Director John Walters said “The methamphetamine challenge has touched communities across this nation differently, but its devastating consequences are borne by all Americans.” In response to this challenge, the Bush administration launched www.methresources.gov, a comprehensive site that brings together information and resources available to communities on the topic of methamphetamine.  The site serves as a tool for policymakers, law enforcement officials, treatment and prevention professionals, businesses and retailers, and anti-drug leaders.

Among the features of the site is the DiscussMeth listserv, which promotes and encourages the exchange of information, ideas, and support to communities experiencing the devastating effects of meth production and use.  As a stakeholder in the fight against meth, join the DiscussMeth listserv to exchange information, resources, and experiences,  share questions and gain valuable knowledge as you contribute to the work against this dangerous drug. Visit www.methreosurces.gov/SubscribeList.aspx to subscribe to the DiscussMeth listserv.

New Publications From COPS

The Office of  Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) has released three new publications in the Problem-Oriented Guides for Police (POP) series.

School Vandalism and Break-Ins, POP Problem-Specific Guides Series No. 35, addresses school vandalism and break-ins, describing the problems and reviewing the risk factors. It also discusses burglaries and arson. A series of questions will help readers analyze their local problem and review possible responses.

Analyzing Repeat Victimization, POP Problem-Solving Tool Series No. 4, describes the concept of repeat victimization, its relationship to other patterns in public safety problems, and response to repeat victimization from evaluative research and police practice. This guide will be a useful tool for analysts in determining the type and quality of data used for estimating repeat victimization.

Shifting and Sharing Responsibility for Public Safety Problems, POP Response Guide Series No. 3, details ways in which police can persuade others to address crime and disorder problems. The guide focuses on the importance of strong, mutually trusting partnerships among police and other entities in which each party assumes its fair share of responsibility.

These publications may be ordered online at www.PopCenter.org or calling 800-421-6770. 

Probation and Parole

The Bureau of Justice Statistics has released the bulletin Probation and Parole in the United States, 2004. Data come from the 2004 Annual Probation Survey and the 2004 Annual Parole Survey, as well as from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. To view the complete report, go to the Bureau of Justice Statistics website at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/pdf/ppus04.pdf.

Redesigned Funding Alert Newsletter Available

The Funding Alert, an electronic newsletter that provides details on funding available to individuals or agencies working to end domestic violence and sexual assault, has been redesigned by its producers, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. To be added to the email list, send an email to FundingAlert@pcadv.org with “Funding Alert” in the subject line, or visit www.vawnet.org/Funding/.