DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAM
EQUAL JUSTICE & POLICY DIVISION
Effective Jan. 31, 2007, merged with Youth Services Division to form Juvenile Justice Policy Division.
HOTSPOT COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
Initiated in July 1997, the HotSpot Communities Program started as a three-year program. It targeted resources to 36 communities with high levels of crime. Funds support more police officers, probation agents, nuisance abatement teams, and citizen patrols, as well as after-school activities. By concentrating resources in these areas, the State hopes to reduce serious crime by 25 to 35 percent. In 1999, the Program was expanded to 26 more neighborhoods.
JUVENILE JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL
In June 2002, the Council became a committee of the State Board for Juvenile Justice within the Department of Juvenile Justice (Executive Order 01.01.2002.02).
LAW ENFORCEMENT & CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM
In 2001, renamed Criminal Justice Program.
LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
In 1997, renamed Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Program.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Renamed Information Technology Services in 2005.
PARTNERSHIP FOR A DRUG-FREE MARYLAND
Initiated in May 1991, the Partnership was an alliance of Maryland government with private media and advertising professionals to discourage abuse of narcotics and alcohol. With pro bono air time and committed print space, the Partnership conducted an aggressive, statewide multimedia campaign against substance abuse.
POLICY & PLANNING
Under Executive Director, functions absorbed by Planning, Research and Legislative Support Division in Jan. 2007.
PREVENTION PROGRAM
Renamed Delinquency Prevention Program in 1997.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS, POLICY & RESEARCH DIVISION
Disbanded in July 2003; functions moved to Office of Executive Director.
RESEARCH & EVALUATION
Under Executive Director, functions absorbed by Planning, Research and Legislative Support Division in Jan. 2007.
VICTIMS OF CRIME: POLICY, PLANNING, & SERVICES DIVISION
Renamed Victims of Crime Division in July 2003.
YOUTH, JUSTICE, & COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
In July 2003, reorganized as two divisions: Criminal Justice; and Youth Services.
YOUTH SERVICES DIVISION
Effective Jan. 31, 2007, merged with Equal Justice and Policy Division to form Juvenile Justice Policy Division.
YOUTH STRATEGIES
Under Youth Services Division, disbanded in July 2005.
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