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CCDO produces publications that provide constructive and timely information and quick access to important information from the field. Current CCDO publications include educational tools, training manuals, reports, periodicals, best practices, and CCDO's e-magazine Weed & Seed In-Sites. Print versions of some of these publications are available through the National Criminal Justice Reference Service; for these publications, the descriptions found below include an NCJ number.

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GENERAL WEED AND SEED RESOURCES


The Weed and Seed Toolbox, Strategizer 51 Developed in collaboration with the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America (CADCA), this manual provides Weed and Seed Communities and coalitions with the tools to craft better and more sustainable prevention and intervention strategies. Publication \| 20 pages \| 2007 \| CCDO & CADCA PDF

Developing a Sustainability Plan for Weed and Seed Sites This guide explains what a sustainability plan is, and provides a detailed discussion of the three dimensions of sustainability: structural effort, community impact, and resource development. Publication \| 36 pages \| NCJ 210462 \| 2005 \| CCDO PDF

Federal Resource Guide for Weed and Seed Communities This guide discusses federal programs and funding sources, organized by topical area, that can serve as resources in implementing a site's Weed and Seed strategy. Publication \| 38 pages \| 2004 (revised) \| CCDO PDF

A Guide to Promoting Your Weed and Seed Site This guide demonstrates why a promotional campaign is worthwhile and contains simple steps for marketing a site's Weed and Seed efforts. Publication \| 6 pages \| 2005 (revised) \| CCDO PDF \| HTML

Weed and Seed Implementation Manual This manual provides a complete look at the Weed and Seed strategy with a general overview of the strategy’s goals and objectives, and fundamental principles and components. Publication \| 112 pages \| NCJ 210242 \| 2005 \| CCDO HTML

The Weed and Seed Strategy This easy-to-read reference is for anyone new to Weed and Seed, particularly new sites looking to promote their local strategies. Publication \| 16 pages \| NCJ 207498 \| 2004 \| CCDO PDF


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Citizen Action for Neighborhood Safety This resource teaches practical tactics on how to successfully address specific problems affecting the quality of life in neighborhoods. Publication \| 89 pages \| 1997 \| CCDO PDF

The Fortune Academy: Housing for Homeless Ex-Prisoners This study examines the opening of a residential facility for ex-prisoners in New York. Research Summary \| 13 pages \| 2003 \| Fortune Academy PDF

Frequently Asked Questions about Weed and Seed DEFY This document describes DEFY by answering frequently asked questions about the program. Publication \| 10 pages \| n.d. \| CCDO PDF

Guide for Developing Housing for Ex-Offenders This report presents a step-by-step approach for developing housing for ex-offenders, taking into account types of housing, availability of funds, and management capacity. Publication \| 26 pages \| NCJ 203374 \| 2004 \| CCDO PDF

Supporting Limited English Communities This report summarizes results from a survey that determined the extent to which people with limited English proficiency (LEP) are being served in Weed and Seed communities; the report also provides tips on how to develop LEP programs. Report \| 22 pages \| NCJ 210506 \| 2005 \| CCDO PDF

Weed and Seed DEFY Program Implementation Manual DEFY (Drug Education for Youth) is a partnership between the U.S. Navy and CCDO to provide military role models in promoting positive life choices and to reduce the demand of illegal drugs. The manual describes the planning, design, curriculum, implementation, and reporting process needed to establish a DEFY program. Publication \| 179 pages \| 2005 (revised) \| CCDO PDF


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Site Coordinator Training Guide This online-only guide is designed to be used with the Weed and Seed Implementation Manual. It establishes basic roles and responsibilities for the site coordinator, providing him or her with the tools necessary to successfully carry out the site's day-to-day operations. Publication \| 50 pages \| 2005 \| CCDO PDF


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Evaluating a Weed and Seed Strategy This report presents a step-by-step approach to a comprehensive local Weed and Seed evaluation. Publication \| 45 pages \| NCJ 191723 \| 2002 \| CCDO PDF \| TEXT

National Evaluation of Weed and Seed Eight cities were chosen for a national evaluation of the Weed and Seed strategy. The cross-site analysis below synthesizes research findings and lessons learned; the case studies, also below, describe the experiences of each city. (Only the cross-site analysis is available in print version.) Publications \| 1999 \| CCDO Cross-Site Analysis: HTML \| NCJ 176358 Salt Lake City, Utah: HTML \| NCJ 175700 Manatee and Sarasota Counties, Florida: HTML \| NCJ 175698 Seattle, Washington: HTML \| NCJ 175701 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: HTML \| NCJ 175699 Shreveport, Louisiana: HTML \| NCJ 175702 Las Vegas, Nevada: HTML \| NCJ 175697 Akron, Ohio: HTML \| NCJ 175695

Weed & Seed Best Practices: Evaluation-based Series Highlights initiatives and programs in Weed and Seed neighborhoods that have been particularly aggressive and effective in helping achieve the goals of local strategies. Publication \| Vol. 1 (24 pages) \| Vol. 2 (24 pages) \| 2003 \| CCDO Vol. 1: PDF Vol. 2: PDF

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