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Public Policy and Technical Assistance Division
Serving justice professionals, decision makers, and service providers in communities throughout Michigan.
Research and Evaluation:
The Council monitors, assesses and evaluates state and local prevention efforts; criminal and juvenile justice policy and programs; and provides recommendations for research-based improvements.
Education:
The Council educates the public through the development and dissemination of public awareness campaigns, criminal and juvenile justice data, newsletters, issue papers and policy statements, trainings and conferences.
Program Development:
MCCD assesses gaps in the prevention, sanctions and services continuum at state and local levels. The Council recommends, and in some cases, develops model programs to address victimization.
Advocacy:
The Council supports the development of effective justice policy at the federal, state and local levels, particularly policies which serve to prevent criminal and delinquent behavior.
Consultation and Technical Assistance:
The Council provides professional assistance and services to local communities and statewide organizations in identifying and remedying justice related problems.
MCCD Areas of Expertise:
- Data collection and analysis
- Resource Assessment and Program Development
- Systems Planning
- Legislative Initiatives
- Balanced and Restorative Justice
- Comprehensive Strategy for Serious, Violent, and Chronic Juvenile Offenders
- Service Continuums: Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, Aftercare
- Community Corrections
- Children’s Visitation Program
Anti-Violence/Violence Prevention Initiatives:
- Antecedents to Violence
- Media Campaigns
- Community Mobilization
- Promising Approaches
Family and Community Services Division
Strengthening Parent/Child Relationships
- Child centered visits at women's prisons
- Parenting classes for imprisoned parents
- Support groups for imprisoned parents
- Support groups for children
Addressing Family Needs
- Needs assessment conducted with children and their caregivers
- Service plan developed
- Services arranged and monitored
- Mentoring services provided
Advancing Educational Success:
- Children's educational needs identified, arranged, and monitored
- Educational services
- Parents provided skills needed to become active participants in child's educational experience
Facilitating Family Reunification
- Develop offender family/community reentry plan
- Identify and address child caregiver concerns
- Arrange and monitor needed services
- Provide ongoing support for reunited families
Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency ~ Children's Services Division
1115 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 201 19500 Middlebelt Road, #200-E
Lansing, Michigan 48912 Livonia, Michigan 48152
Voice: (517) 482-4161 Voice: (248) 888-1194
Fax: (517) 482-0020 Fax: (248) 888-1290
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