OJJDP continually seeks new programs to include in the Model Programs Guide (MPG). We are pleased to review research findings on potential new programs. The following information below provides information on the nomination process, including: program eligibility, minimum evidence requirements, the review process, and submission instructions.
All programs must focus on a youth population. A youth population is defined as anyone under the age of 18. A program is eligible if it serves both youth and adults.
Programs must also focus on youth who exhibit or are at-risk for one or more of the following problems:
Eligible programs may address these problem behaviors at any point along the continuum of youth services -- from prevention and intervention through residential care to reentry.
An application submitted online will receive an email notification acknowledging the receipt of the submission within 48 hours after receiving all the required materials. An application submitted via mail will receive an email notification acknowledging the receipt of the submission within 30 days of receiving the required materials. The person submitting the nomination will receive the notification. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis in order to keep the MPG program directory as current as possible. A triage system segregates programs into three categories based on their potential for inclusion as follows:
Submissions are reviewed and scored along several dimensions, most importantly:
The entire review process typically takes several months.
Follow the steps below to submit a program nomination:
Step 1. Fill out the MPG program nomination form. Please be sure to specify the title of the program.
Step 2. Mail or email the nomination form and all relevant peer-reviewed publications, evaluation reports, and any other documentation (e.g., manuals, process guides, tools, training materials) that describes the details of the program to Stephen Gies at the address below. Include the program title as the subject.
If you have any issues concerning your submission, please contact:
Dr. Stephen Gies
Deputy Project Director
OJJDP Model Programs Guide
Development Services Group, Inc.
7315 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 800East
Bethesda, MD20814
sgies@dsgonline.com
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