Community Responses

Connecting lessons learned in the part 1 training, cohort members engaged in an activity that explored their individual program activities and anticipated outcomes to describe the data that should be collected within their data strategy.

During this session learners

(1) reviewed core components of program logic and,

(2) Assessed their programs for readiness to engage in a data strategy using a readiness checklist.

A panel discussion with guests from BJA and a case study review, and review of the public participation spectrum, learners reviewed ways to engage stakeholders at varying levels to build and implement CVI programming.

during this session learners engaged in a review of logic model key components and

(1) practices identifying program inputs, outputs, and outcomes, and

(2) Used a CVI relevant case study to create a logic model diagram.

during this session learners were able to

(1) Effectively demonstrate how their program interventions create change using a logic model framework and,

(2) Identify the data needed to demonstrate program impact

heory of Change Practice Session – during this session learners

(1) practiced matching CVI relevant challenges to logical steps toward change,

(2) analyzed example TOC based on TOC principles, and

(3) formed and delivers a logical TOC statement for their program/organization.

Theory of Change – during this session learners were introduced to logic model and at the close of the training were able to:

(1) identify components of a strong TOC,

(2) Use TOC to communicate problems and steps to change it, and

(3) Develop an understanding of CIV programs by creating a mock TOC.

PERF is providing key stakeholders in Cambridge, including the police department, health department and prosecutor's office, with technical assistance to support them in implementing the following two DOJ Roadmap's essential actions: creating a citywide plan for engaging key people and places, and addressing key locations using place-based policing and investment.

PERF provided onsite technical assistance to the Kansas City Police Department to support them in implementing the following DOJ Roadmap essential actions: creating a citywide plan for engaging key people and places, and committing to continuous improvement based on data, evidence, and peer-to-peer learning.

Police, prosecutors, city officials, and jurisdictions can request training and technical assistance (TTA) on how to use strategies in alignment with the 10 essential action of the OJP's Violent Crime Reduction Roadmap to reduce violent crime while building community trust. The “menu” of TTA, based on each requester’s needs, will include provision of resources, referral to other DOJ-funded TTA providers, connection to peer-to-peer resource agencies, virtual TTA sessions, and more in-depth on-site TTA including a needs assessment brief and strategic plan outline.