NATIONAL CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS

AGENCY: National Civilian Community Corps.

ACTION: Changes and additions to previously published notice of

availability of funds.

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SUMMARY: The National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) published a

notice in the Federal Register, Volume 59, Number 20 on January 31,

1994, announced the availability of funds for a summer national service

program. This notice changes the requirement that the NCCC summer youth

camp be located in the Northeast region of the United States and

expands acceptable locations to any area of the country that meets the

criteria published in this notice. Additionally, this notice provides

more background information, more details on criteria that will be used

to select a non-profit organization to operate the camp, and extends

the application due date from February 28, 1994 to March 21, 1994. The

primary purpose of the previous notice--to establish a cooperative

agreement with a single non-profit organization capable of setting-up

and operating a youth camp in support of the summer national service

program--remains the same.

DATES: Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. EST on March

21, 1994, to be eligible. The NCCC will announce its determination not

later than March 31, 1994, and reserves the right not to award any

funds for this purpose if no acceptable applications are received.

ADDRESSES: To receive an application kit, contact: National Civilian

Community Corps, Corporation for National and Community Service, 1100

Vermont Avenue NW. (11th Floor), Washington, DC 20525.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Gregory Knight at (202) 606-5000 ext. 103 or (202) 606-5256 (TDD).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

On September 21, 1993, President Clinton signed into law the

National and Community Service Trust Act (the Act), which created the

Corporation for National and Community Service. The Corporation's

mission is to engage Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service

that addresses the nation's education, public safety, health, and

environmental needs to achieve direct and demonstrable results. In

doing so, the Corporation will foster civic responsibility, strengthen

the ties that binds us together as a people, and provide educational

opportunity for those who make a substantial commitment to service.

The Corporation is a new federal agency that encompasses the work

and staff of two existing independent agencies, the Commission on

National and Community Service and ACTION. The Corporation also funds

the new national service initiative called AmeriCorps, service-learning

initiatives in elementary and secondary schools and institutions of

higher education, and the new National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC).

The Corporation will also engage in efforts to improve the quality of

service programs and continue to support the Volunteers In Service To

America (VISTA) program and the senior volunteer programs previously

sponsored by ACTION.

The National Civilian Community Corps

The NCCC, a new federally managed program under the AmeriCorps

umbrella, is in the process of establishing several residential sites

across the country for national service. A main objective of NCCC is to

utilize excess military capacity and personnel as the Department of

Defense (DOD) down-sizes. The purpose, authority, and guidelines for

the NCCC are written under Subtitle E of the Act which provides a basis

for determining:

(1) Whether residential service programs administered by the

Federal Government can significantly increase the support for national

service and community service by the people of the United States.

(2) Whether such programs can expand the opportunities for young

men and women to perform meaningful, direct, and consequential acts of

community service in a manner that will enhance their own skills while

contributing to their understanding of civic responsibility in the

United States.

(3) Whether retired members and former members of the Armed Forces

of the United States, members and former members of the Armed Forces

discharged or released from active duty in connection with reduced

Department of Defense spending, members and former members of the Armed

Forces discharged or transferred from the Selective Reserve of the

Ready Reserve in connection with reduced DOD spending, and other

members of the Armed Forces not on active duty and not actively

participating in a reserve component of the Armed Forces can provide

guidance and training under such programs that contribute meaningfully

to the encouragement of national and community service.

(4) Whether domestic national service programs can serve as a

substitute for the traditional option of military service in the Armed

Forces of the United States which, in times of reductions in the size

of the Armed Forces, is a diminishing national service opportunity for

young Americans.

In accordance with the Act, the Corporation has established the

NCCC demonstration program to carry out the purpose of Subtitle E.

Under the demonstration program, NCCC Corps members (participants) may

receive training and perform service in one of two program components:

(1) A national service program or (2) a summer national service

program. Both components are residential programs. The members of each

program shall reside with other members of the Corps in Corps housing

during the period of service. This notice addresses the summer national

service program component of the NCCC only. The summer component is

tailored to support Corporation objectives for the Summer of Safety.

The Summer of Safety

The Summer of Safety is being launched by the Corporation to

respond to the growing fear of and frustration over the levels of crime

and violence in every part of the country. The 1994 Summer of Safety

will demonstrate the potential of national service to respond to these

urgent needs by using the talents and energies of young Americans. The

Summer of Safety will specifically address the public safety needs of

communities by achieving the following Corporate objectives:

(1) Make direct and demonstrable impacts on crime, violence and

fear by identifying and meeting public safety needs.

(2) Build new partnerships and collaborations for safety that

capitalize on all of the community's resources.

(3) Demonstrate that young people can help make communities safer.

(4) Stimulate public interest in national service as a means to

respond to America's problems.

The Corporation has established a range of Summer of Safety

initiatives which will focus on enhancing public safety. The NCCC is

sponsoring one of these initiatives which, as stated above, is tailored

to support Corporate objectives.

Under the NCCC's sponsored Summer of Safety program, approximately

200 young people, ages 14-17, will do public safety-related service

projects with schools, local law enforcement agencies, and community-

based organizations. The young people, known as Corps members will

receive leadership training and a mix of the best military and civilian

youth service programming during their eight weeks at the camp on an

underutilized military installation. The broad objectives established

by the NCCC to support the Summer of Safety are as follows:

(1) To demonstrate that youth, properly trained and led, can have a

direct and demonstrable impact on community public safety.

(2) To demonstrate that 14-17 year old youth Corps members from

diverse, economic, geographic, and ethnic backgrounds can work together

in teams to address community safety problems and concerns.

(3) To demonstrate that the service-learning model, created by

combining the best elements from military training techniques and

Civilian Conservation Corps values, is an effective means of preparing

youth for public service.

NCCC Summer of Safety Program Overview

The NCCC seeks to set up a cooperative agreement with a single,

innovative nonprofit organization (including institutions of higher

education) to operate a summer camp for youth 14-17 years of age in

support of the Summer of Safety. Preference will be given to

organizations with previous experience and demonstrated success in

similar operations. The applicant selected will be known as the

Cooperator. A cooperative agreement was chosen as the vehicle of funds

award (instead of a grant) to allow the NCCC to work hand-in-hand with

the Cooperator on this program.

The NCCC is sponsoring only one national summer camp program for

the summer of 1994. This camp will run for approximately 8 weeks

beginning July 5, 1994. Long range plans are to sponsor additional

summer camps in 1995. This notice is for the 1994 camp only. As a

demonstration program, future camps will be impacted by the results of

the 1994 effort.

The Cooperator selected must handle all aspects of camp operation

except where stated otherwise in this notice. The main areas of concern

for camp operation include the following: finding and securing a

suitable camp location, logistics (food, lodging, supplies,

transportation, support, etc.), recruitment of Corps members, hiring of

staff, training of staff and Corps members, and identification,

development, and performance of community service projects that support

the goals of the Summer of Safety.

Eligibility

All nonprofit organizations, including institutions of higher

education, may apply to be selected as the Cooperator for this project.

Prior experience is highly desirable but not mandatory.

Guidelines

Camp Selection: The summer camp may be located anywhere in the

United States on a military base or other under-utilized DOD facility.

The applicant must find a suitable camp location and obtain approval

for its use. Letters of intent or agreement from installation command

personnel should be provided with the application. The applicant should

show what services will be provided by the base and what must be

provided by the Cooperator. The camp should include suitable living,

classroom, and support facilities for the diverse group of up to 200

young men and women aged 14-17. Support facilities should include but

not be limited to: food service, laundry, clinic or first aid station,

and places for appropriate recreational activities. The camp should not

be in an extremely remote area. Travel to and from the camp should be

possible on a cost effective basis. Care should be taken to select a

camp in an area where community projects can be done near-by the camp

location. Although meaningful public safety projects may be

accomplished in rural, suburban, or urban areas, excessive travel time

from the camp to the project area should be avoided.

Recruitment: As this is a national program, recruitment should be

accomplished on a national basis. All recruitment activities for this

NCCC Summer of Safety summer camp program are to be accomplished by the

Cooperator. Up to 200 Corps members shall be selected. Corps members

shall be at least 14 but not over 17 years of age during the period of

camp which will be approximately from July 5, 1994 through August 24,

1994. Application procedures and a time period for potential Corps

members to return applications will be established by the Cooperator.

Also, a fair application review process must be used. Precise

guidelines will be coordinated with the selected Cooperator for

recruiting Corps members.

In general, Corps members will represent economically,

geographically, and ethnically diverse backgrounds. To the extent

practicable, at least 50 percent shall be economically disadvantaged

youths. The term ``economically disadvantaged'' follows the guidelines

established by the Job Training Partnership Act. A precise definition

of this term will be provided by NCCC for the applicant selected as

Cooperator. Corps members must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents,

have no felony convictions or adjudications, and have no current

substance abuse problems (drugs or alcohol). Recruits must have no

chronic or life threatening physical conditions. Procedures to make

these determinations will be researched and recommended by the

applicant. NCCC reserves the right to approve any method(s) of

determination to be used.

Reasonable accommodation will be made for Corps members with

disabilities. Disabled Corps members must be capable of self-care and

able to accomplish project tasks. Disabled recruits will be evaluated

on a case-by-case basis and fair methods of evaluation jointly

established by the Cooperator and NCCC.

The Cooperator and the NCCC shall establish standards of conduct

that apply to Corps members. The Cooperator shall appoint a camp

superintendent who will enforce the standards of conduct, through his

or her staff, to promote proper moral and disciplinary conditions in

the camp. Enforcement methods for standards of conduct shall be jointly

determined with the NCCC. If enforcement fails, a Corps member may be

dismissed if the superintendent determines the retention of the member

in the Corps will jeopardize the enforcement of the standards or

diminish the opportunities of other Corps members.

Camp Staff: Applicants will screen, select, and hire a qualified

camp staff. The staff may include administrative personnel and Corps

member supervisory and training staff as determined necessary by the

applicant. All staff personnel should reflect the principles of

diversity established by NCCC, be quality-oriented with high personal

standards, and be capable of being good role models for Corps members.

An appropriate method of accomplishing a background check and

certification of potential staff members should be established by the

applicant. Preference will be given to applicants who show intention

and ability to recruit qualified retired, discharged, and other

inactive members and former members of the Armed Forces, and former

VISTA, Peace Corps, and youth service program personnel as staff

members. The NCCC will provide trainers and a one-week training program

for the camp staff members who will work directly with Corps members.

Therefore, plans should be made to have those staff members available

to receive training not later than one week prior to the camp start

date. The applicant shall be responsible for supervising the camp staff

and administrative personnel and for all required personnel actions

such as record keeping, salary payments, scheduling, insurance, and all

other details.

Corps Member Compensation & Benefits: As stated above, Corps

members shall be recruited nationally. They will receive a one-time

round-trip transportation allowance to and from the camp location, a

living allowance, and an education benefit upon completion of the

program. These funds shall all be provided by the NCCC but managed and

disbursed by the selected Cooperator. The amount of each funding

element will be determined by NCCC and provided to the Cooperator under

a jointly established procedure. These funds need not be included in

proposals. However, a plan to provide an accounting system to manage

and disburse these funds to Corps members should be included and the

cost of this service should be shown.

Uniforms: The NCCC will provide uniforms for Corps members and camp

staff. Applicants shall manage and distribute clothing items. Clothing

items are now being determined by NCCC. An estimate of clothing items

includes; 3 shorts, 3 pants, 3 tee shirts, 2 polo shirts, 1 light

windbreaker, 1 cap, one pair of sneakers, and one knapsack per camper.

Similar items will be available for staff. Spare items will need to be

stored, accounted for, and distributed as required. Laundry plans

should be considered among other logistics details.

Corps Member Training: NCCC objectives for the Summer of Safety

relate directly to the accomplishment of community service projects

supporting public safety needs. However, to prepare Corps members to

accomplish these projects successfully, careful training and learning

must take place. To that end, Corps members will receive training that

includes a comprehensive service-learning curriculum designed to

promote team building, discipline, leadership, work training,

citizenship, and physical conditioning. The NCCC will provide a

curriculum to the selected applicant. The Cooperator's camp staff will

administer the training to the Corps members. The NCCC reserves the

right to be involved closely in all training. The Cooperator may

provide additional training and perhaps modify or adapt the curriculum

provided by NCCC when changes are coordinated with NCCC and receive

NCCC approval. All training must reflect an innovative and structured

approach that combines the best of military training techniques,

Civilian Conservation Corps values, and service learning models. For

the purposes of training, the following definitions apply: (1) Military

training techniques relate to leadership/followership skills, self

discipline, self responsibility, and teamwork; (2) Civilian

Conservation Corps values focus on love of one's fellowman, personal

responsibility for one's own actions, justice, compassion, humility,

respect for self and others, concern for the environment, and community

service (3) service learning with respect to Corps members means a

method--(a) under which Corps members learn and develop through active

participation in thoughtfully organized service experiences that meet

actual community needs, (b) that provides structured time for a Corps

member to think, talk, or write about what the Corps member did and saw

during an actual service activity, (c) that provides Corps members with

opportunities to use newly acquired skills and knowledge in real life

situations in their own communities, and (d) that helps to foster the

development of a sense of caring for others, good citizenship, and

civic responsibility.

Applicants should be innovative in applying or suggesting other

areas of training or education that may be available. For example

evening instruction in such areas as computers, foreign language, and

so forth may be considered. Also, field trips or other activities

directly related to the objectives may be proposed for consideration.

Project Development/Service Activities: Community service projects

shall focus on public safety needs. All service projects carried out by

Corps members shall: (1) Meet an identifiable public need, (2)

emphasize the performance of community service activities that provide

direct and demonstrable community benefits and opportunities for

service learning and skills development, (3) to the maximum extent

practicable, encourage work to be accomplished in teams of diverse

individuals working together, and (4) include education and training in

various technical fields. The Summer of Safety program must consider

projects appropriate to the ages and capabilities of the Corps members.

The applicant may consider having Corps members accomplish one

relatively large project or a series of smaller projects. The NCCC will

work closely with the applicant selected to develop service projects in

public safety. Appendix 1 gives suggestions for how the applicant may

approach the development of Summer of Safety projects. The applicant

should begin to work with the community and describe some candidate

projects in the proposal. The NCCC reserves the right of final project

approval.

Camp Operations and Logistics: The Cooperator is responsible for

all logistical details of camp operations. Areas that must be

considered include: medical care and first aid, food for off-site meals

during projects, camp transportation, and tools and proper safety

equipment for project work. This is by no means an exhaustive list but

is provided as examples only. In some cases, innovative solutions may

be possible. For example, community groups may agree to provide tools

and/or safety equipment needed for Corps members to work on projects.

Applicants should develop a time-phased plan or realistic schedule for

accomplishing all tasks and include this information with the proposal.

A detailed budget must be included as well.

Appropriate opening and closing ceremonies to kick off this program

and end it in a positive manner should be planned. Details of these

events must be coordinated with NCCC for approval.

The applicant must be prepared to make an on-site presentation to

NCCC that explains all aspects of camp operations and program

activities. The date for the presentation will be jointly arranged but

should be no later than two weeks prior to the camp start date.

Evaluation: Evaluation is an important aspect of the NCCC Summer of

Safety camp program. The goal is to take lessons learned from the

design of this year's program and apply those lessons to future camps.

The applicant should include a detailed evaluation plan consisting of

the following components; (1) progress toward achievement of program

objectives, (2) measurement of the quality and effectiveness of service

provided to communities, (3) changes in behavior of Corps members, and

(4) management effectiveness of the delievery of the total program.

Additionally, internal evaluation and monitoring should be a continuous

process, allowing for frequent feedback and quick correction of

problems. The selected Cooperator will be asked to present a briefing

of lessons learned to NCCC at the end of the Summer of Service camp and

provide periodic reports throughout the summer.

Application Procedures

An application kit can be requested by writing to or calling the

NCCC using the address or phone numbers listed in this notice.

Applications must consist of the following items:

(1) A narrative description consisting of not more than 25 typed

pages.

(2) Completion of an application for Federal Assistance (Form 424)

with budget sheet and required assurances (Included in application

kit).

(3) A signed and dated certification regarding drug free workplace

requirements (Included in application kit).

(4) A signed and dated certification regarding debarment,

suspension, and other responsibility matters (primary covered

transactions) (Included in application kit).

(5) A signed and dated certification regarding lobbying if the

Federal Assistance exceeds $100,000 (Included in application kit).

Proposal Narrative

Applicants should present their proposals in narrative form with

the other components of the application package. Where appropriate in

the narrative, methods to implement specific plans should be linked

with one or more measurable or demonstrable outcomes. Show not only

what tasks are planned, but also the conditions and standards by which

they will be accomplished (behavioral terms). The narrative should not

exceed 25 type written pages and include the following items as a

minimum:

1. Title page: Show the name and address of legal applicant

(include the signature of the authorized executive), the names of any

other organizations participating in a partnership and the amount of

federal funds requested. A section on the background of the

organization may be included showing experience and capability. Attach

a short resume or biography of the primary project director.

2. Location of camp: Identify a camp location suitable to support

200 Corps members in accordance with the guidelines provided in this

notice.

3. Recruitment plan: Include a detailed plan for recruiting Corps

members nationwide in accordance with the guidelines provided.

4. Standards of conduct: A plan for establishing and enforcing

standards of conduct for Corps members should be included in accordance

with the guidelines. Although establishment of standards of conduct

will be a joint Cooperator/NCCC responsibility, the applicant should

include plans for dealing with problems that may be anticipated.

5. Staffing plan: Applicants should explain in detail how staffing

of the camp will be accomplished in accordance with the guidelines.

6. Funds management plan: Explain in detail how the compensation

and benefit funds for Corps members (described in guidelines) will be

managed and disbursed.

7. Uniform plan: Explain details of how the uniforms provided by

NCCC for Corps members and camp staff will be managed. Include a

distribution, storage, and replacement plan.

8. Training plan: Include a detailed plan for conducting a training

program for Corps members using curriculum and educational materials

provided by NCCC and any other training proposed to help meet

objectives. Where possible explain any project-specific training

anticipated and methods of accomplishment.

9. Supplementary activities: Include a detailed explanation of any

additional activities proposed for Corps members such as: mentoring,

tutoring, skills training, recreation, education, or cultural

activities.

10. Projects: Include detailed plans to identify and implement

public safety projects that meet the criteria of the guidelines

provided. Include an overall project development plan including methods

to establish good working relationships with the military base, the

corps staff, youth corps members, and community leadership. (Community

leadership sectors may include, for example, business, labor,

foundations, colleges, universities, media, religious organizations,

other military services, government, and health care agencies.) Where

possible, include appropriate letters showing support from local

community leaders and elected/appointed officials.

11. Project tools and safety equipment: Explain in detail what

tools and safety equipment might be needed for any known or proposed

projects. Safety equipment may include such items as safety goggles,

gloves, hard hats, or protective clothing. Explain also how tools and

safety equipment will be obtained.

12. Budget: Provide a detailed budget plan showing how funds will

be used. Also, it is desirable to show experience in managing a budget,

including evidence of the applicant's fiscal capacity to administer

federal funds.

13. Medical and first aid care: Provide a detailed plan for

providing this service to Corps members and staff.

14. Transportation: Explain in detail all aspects of transportation

including getting Corps members safely from the camp to the project

site(s) and back on a routine basis.

15. Meals: Include a plan for providing meals at the camp and at

project sites when required.

16. Evaluation: Applicants should include an evaluation plan in

accordance with the guidelines provided in this notice.

General Criteria for Applicant Selection

Applications will be reviewed and evaluated using the criteria

below. Failure to respond to program requirements discussed in this

notice may result in the removal of a proposal from further

consideration. The narrative portion of the application should not

exceed 25 type-written double spaced pages. Please do not bind your

proposal, in case additional copies must be made.

The criteria noted below, which are based on the guidelines and

requirements contained in this notice, will be used for selection of a

Cooperator. Each criteria will be considered up to the total points

available as noted.

(1) Quality of Plans and Attention to Detail (60 Points)

A camp location suitable to support 200 Corps members in

accordance with the guidelines provided in this notice is identified.

The applicant provides evidence of the ability to

accomplish all tasks outlined in this notice successfully. This is

shown by outlining previous experience and in carefully formulated

written plans with a realistic time-phased scheduled for accomplishing

all tasks.

The overall implementation plan is feasible and has a

realistic time table.

Where appropriate, the applicant explains methods to

implement plans that are linked to one or more measurable/demonstrable

outcomes. Planned tasks, as well as the conditions and standards by

which they will be accomplished, are clearly shown.

Letters of intent or agreement from command personnel of

the chosen military or other DOD location are provided.

A detailed plan for recruiting Corps members nationwide in

accordance with the guidelines of this notice is provided.

A plan for establishing and enforcing standards of conduct

is included and is in accordance with the guidelines of this notice.

A detailed staffing plan for screening and hiring

qualified camp personnel is included and meets the guidelines provided

with this notice.

The staffing plan gives consideration to retired,

discharged, and other inactive members and former members of the Armed

Forces, former VISTA, Peace Corps, and youth service program personnel.

The staffing plan ensures the staff is comprised of men

and women of diverse ethnic, economic, professional, and geographic

backgrounds.

A detailed explanation shows how funds for Corps members,

such as the living allowance and the educational benefit, are to be

managed and disbursed.

Details are given of how Corps member and staff uniforms

and related items will be distributed, replaced, cleaned, and stored

for issue.

A detailed plan for conducting training program for Corps

members using curriculum and educational materials provided by NCCC is

provided.

Detailed plans for providing additional activities for

Corps members such as: mentoring, tutoring, skills training,

recreation, education, and cultural activities are included.

Detailed plans to identify and implement public safety

projects that meet the criteria of the guidelines of this notice are

provided.

An overall project development plan, including methods to

establish good working relationships with the military base, the corps

staff, youth corps members, and community leadership are included.

Specific plans to identify and coordinate community

service projects with the local community are included.

The plan identifies specific learning projects and methods

by which they will be structured to ensure true service learning takes

place.

Plans to involve Corps members in the use of a team

approach in daily camp and project activities are clearly shown.

Individual projects and tasks are appropriately matched to

Corps member age level and skills.

Letters showing support for projects and the Summer of

Safety program from local community leaders and elected/appointed

officials are included.

A detailed plan for providing medical and first-aid care

to Corps members and staff is provided.

All aspects of transportation, including getting Corps

members safely to and from project sites, is explained in detail.

A plan for providing off-site meals (at project sites)

when required is outlined.

A plan to supply tools and safety equipment that might be

needed to accomplish projects is explained.

2. Evaluation (10 Points)

A detailed evaluation plan is provided designed to: track progress

toward achievement of program objectives, measure the quality and

effectiveness of service provided to communities, measure the

satisfaction of both Corps members and camp staff, and assess

management effectiveness. Also, plans show that internal evaluation and

monitoring is a continuous process, allowing for frequent feedback and

quick correction of problems.

3. Leadership and management (10 Points)

Evidence is provided that the program director(s) and supervisor(s)

are well-qualified for their responsibilities, have a reasonable amount

of previous project and personnel management experience, and experience

in recruiting, selecting and supervising youth participants in

community service programs. Evidence of ability to establish and work

within a budget is provided.

4. Cost effectiveness (10 Points)

The proposal shows a cost effective approach to the use of Federal

funds and Federal/non-Federal resources. The submitted budget is

reasonable for the proposed service activities and the identified

community projects. Detailed budget plans clearly show how funds will

be used.

5. Innovation and replication (10 Points)

The proposal incorporates innovative approaches to community

involvement and service. The program is a good model adaptable in other

locations and circumstances. A plan for reporting and briefing results

of the summer of service program, including lessons learned, to the

NCCC staff is included.

Application Review Process

Applications submitted will be reviewed and evaluated by the NCCC

according to the above criteria. NCCC reserves the right to ask for

evidence of any claims of past performance or future capability.

Selection of a Cooperator must be finalized by execution of a

Cooperative Agreement which may require discussions between the NCCC

and the applicant to resolve any open issues and/or to further develop

plans or specific strategies.

Appendix 1

This appendix provides suggestions for how the Cooperator might

approach identification of projects for the NCCC Summer of Safety

program. This is meant to be thought-provoking and is not a required

process. It will be helpful if the Cooperator can do some

preliminary work with local communities to identify potential public

safety related projects. One approach to the project selection

process is to: (1) Find out what the community needs are (what

problems are important to the community), (2) identify other

community organizations with a stake in the problem that may be

recruited for support, and finally, (3) plan realistic response

activities. The following information expands on these steps.

I. Identify Crime/Violence Problems To Be Addressed

By working directly with local law enforcement, neighborhoods,

attending community meetings, setting up meetings for law

enforcement with community groups, contacting and surveying local

businesses, public agencies, service organizations, youth groups,

senior groups, etc., your organization can identify specific crime

problems which confront the community and concern residents. The

types of issues most readily identified through this analysis may

include:

--Specific population needs (e.g., seniors who are afraid to go to

the market after dark, or children who can't use playgrounds because

of drug activity, debris or disrepair, or teenagers who get into

trouble when a facility--theater, club, etc.--closes for the

evening, or groups are targets of hate crimes);

--Physical hazards (e.g., drug houses, vacant structures used for

drug trade or other illegal or disorderly purpose, abandoned

vehicles, missing street lights, broken fences, dangerous vehicle

traffic patterns, open-air drug markets);

--Unreported or undetected criminal activity (e.g., drug use/sales,

gang activity, prostitution, domestic violence or fraudulent

solicitors/practices).

II. Pick Community Partners or Collaborators

Think broadly about the range of organizations in the community

that may become involved or are already involved in reducing crime

and violence in the community. Try to identify which ones have

missions, resources or experience that may be useful. Examples are:

City agencies, law enforcement, schools, senior or neighborhood

centers, public/private organizations, etc. These organizations may

be willing to take part or support your efforts to resolve problems.

III. Craft a Specific Problem Response

It may help to have various activities linked with a common

theme. For example, ``victim support'' may include: Support of

victim services within the court, notification of victims for court

dates and procedures, meeting and accompanying victims to court,

providing child care for victims, follow-up on restitution orders,

etc.

You should try to ensure the activities are realistic. Ask if

the activities will make a difference in the community. It must be

realized that not all problems can be solved in a summer program.

Other activities for consideration are:

--Involve youth in senior escort service.

--Conduct and disseminate crime prevention surveys and information/

advice.

--Undertake community clean-up efforts, focusing on graffiti, vacant

lots, alleys, and other sites where fear of crime and disorder are

evident.

--Organize neighborhood watch programs.

--Initiate or enhance relationships between law enforcement and

local youth organizations.

--Develop a network of ``safe houses'' or ``safe corridors'' in

neighborhoods, and training parents and children about the program.

--Develop and conduct anti-violence presentations for youth groups.

--Develop and supervise youth activities that incorporate age-

appropriate personal safety/violence prevention training; e.g.,

illicit drug use, impaired driving, etc.

--Establish conflict resolution programs, including outreach,

training, and ongoing activities for youth.

--Lead public safety field trips for youth with appropriate

orientation; e.g., to jails/prisons, police stations, courts,

hospitals, etc.

Dated: February 23, 1994.

Fred Peters,

Deputy Director of Education, Training, & Military Affairs.

[FR Doc. 94-4564 Filed 2-28-94; 8:45 am]

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