Rural Roundtable – Sustainability Opportunities & Strategies
This resource is part of a knowledge-sharing series for the Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (RVCRI) led by LISC Safety & Justice, National Policing Institute, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). RVCRI provides resources to small, rural, and tribal jurisdictions seeking to address specific crime concerns. RVCRI funded sites utilize a multi-disciplinary team to identify and prioritize specific crime challenges along with specific places and/or populations to direct grant resources.
Overview
The Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (RVCRI) provides resources to rural and tribal jurisdictions seeking to address specific crime problems. RVCRI-funded sites utilize a multi-disciplinary team to identify and prioritize crime challenges and specific places and populations to direct grant resources. While unique to each site, crime reduction approaches include a mix of evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies. This session, which is part of an ongoing peer networking series, provided attendees with a facilitated discussion focused on opportunities and strategies for RVCRI project sustainability.
Presenters
- Deputy Eric Scott, Hancock County Sheriff’s Office (TN)
- Chief Steven Lowell, Onieda Police Department (NY)
- Sgt. Michael Burgess, Onieda Police Department (NY)
Moderator
- John A. Connelly, Senior Program Officer, LISC Safety & Justice