Overview
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is a nationwide commitment to reduce gun and gang crime in America by networking existing local programs that target gun and gun crime and providing these programs with additional tools necessary to be successful. Since its inception in 2001, approximately $2 billion has been committed to this initiative. This funding is being used to hire new federal and state prosecutors, support investigators, provide training, distribute gun lock safety kits, deter juvenile gun crime, and develop and promote community outreach efforts as well as to support other gun and gang violence reduction strategies.LegislationPSN programs are authorized by Public Law 110-5, embedded secs. 101-104; Pub. L. 109-108, 119 Stat. 2290, 2302.
Download FREE Recovered Firearms Guide App!
The Police Officer’s Guide to Recovered Firearms app is designed specifically for law enforcement officers to aid with processing recovered firearms while in the field and can be downloaded for free. The app features information on: firearms safety; identifying markings; using the NCIC gun file; tracing firearms and using ATF’s National Tracing Center (e-Trace); identifying persons prohibited by federal law from possessing firearms; training opportunities through IACP; and more. The mobile app and mobile web are provided through a partnership among BJA, ATF, and IACP and is a product of Project Safe Neighborhoods.
Nearly $6 Million in Project Safe Neighborhoods Funds Awarded
Grants totaling $5.7 million have been awarded by BJA through the 2016 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction (Project Safe Neighborhoods, PSN) Program. The goal of PSN is to create safer neighborhoods through a sustained reduction in gang violence and gun crime. View the press release to learn more.
Read the National Evaluation of the Project Safe Neighborhoods effort: Project Safe Neighborhoods – a National Program to Reduce Gun Crime.
CrimeSolutions.gov evidence rating: Project Safe Neighborhoods – Promising
Listen to the following International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) PSN Initiative podcasts:
Access the Project Safe Neighborhoods: Strategic Interventions studies:
See other related supporting documents including An Assessment of the Comprehensive Anti-Gang Initiative: Final Project Report.
EligibilityEligible applicants are PSN Task Force fiscal agents for the U.S. Attorney districts and federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). All fiscal agents must be certified by the relevant U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO). Eligible USAO-certified fiscal agents include states, units of local government, educational institutions, faith-based and other community organizations, private nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). See U.S. Attorney Certification Process for the Fiscal Agent and Subrecipients for details on the fiscal agent certification process.
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New Resource: Identifying and Working With a Research Partner—Frequently Asked Questions and Answers from the Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice
Training and Technical Assistance ProvidersFederal, state and local partners engaged in the national PSN initiative have available to them a wide variety of no-cost training and technical assistance support. Partners include:
To request TTA, access the PSN Training and Technical Assistance Request Form (PDF).
Webinar Watch the International Association of Chiefs of Police: Project Safe Neighborhoods Police-Research Partnerships webinar.
Research Partner OrientationConsiderable progress in addressing problems of crime, disorder, and violence has occurred since the nation experienced peaks of violent crime in the 1980s and early 1990s (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2008). Research suggests that innovative law enforcement practices based on data-driven problem solving, enhanced collaboration and partnerships, and focused enforcement have contributed to improved public safety and reduced crime (see e.g., Boston Gun Project – Braga et al., 2001; Kennedy et al., 2001; SACSI – McGarrell et al., 2006; Roehl et al., 2008; Corsaro and McGarrell, 2009; Corsaro and McGarrell, 2010; McGarrell et al. 2010). BJA in collaboration with Michigan State University (MSU) has developed a course for research partners and practitioners that provides an overview of the role and expectations for the PSN task force research partner.The Research Partner Orientation course (RPOC) is intended to support the effective integration of the research partner into crime and violence reduction task forces/cross sector partnerships like PSN. The RPOC provides background on the evolution of the action research approach as well as specific elements of the Research Partner model (e.g., problem assessment, linking to evidence-based practice, ongoing assessment, and evaluation). With this foundation in place, the RPOC then works through the key components of making the partnership succeed. This is followed by a module on best practices for violence reduction as well as information on technical assistance to support the Research Partnership as well as the overall PSN initiative. For more information regarding the RPOC, contact Heather Perez, Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice, at perezh@msu.edu.
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative http://www.theiacp.org/psnInitiative
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA): Center for Research Partnerships and Program Evaluation (CRPPE) https://www.bja.gov/programs/crppe/
CrimeSolutions.gov http://www.crimesolutions.gov
National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice http://trustandjustice.org/
Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy: Community Policing and Procedural Justice http://cebcp.org/evidence-based-policing/what-works-in-policing/research-evidence-review/community-policing/
Fair & Impartial Policing http://www.fairimpartialpolicing.com/
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Announcement:
Applications Being Accepted for Project Safe Neighborhoods
BJA is seeking applications for funding under the Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program, also known as Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). This program provides support to state, local, and tribal efforts to reduce gun crime and gang-related violence. Applications are due May 17, 2016.
Applications Being Accepted for the Smart Suite Training and Technical Assistance Program
The purpose of the FY 2016 Smart Suite Training & Technical Assistance Program competitive grant announcement is to select one provider to deliver a wide range of training and technical assistance services to researchers and practitioners in BJA's Smart Suite programs. Applications are due April 26, 2016.
Funding:
Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods) FY 2016 Competitive Grant AnnouncementApplication Deadline: 05/17/2016, 11:59 PMBJA is seeking applications for funding under the Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program, also known as Project Safe Neighborhoods. This program furthers the Department’s mission and violent crime reduction strategy by providing support to state, local, and tribal efforts to reduce gun crime and gang-related violence.Solicitation
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) National Training and Technical Assistance Program FY 2015 Competitive Grant AnnouncementApplication Deadline: 04/09/2015, 11:59 PMThe PSN National TTA Program is designed to provide TTA resources that are critical to communities’ efforts to reduce gun-related crimes and violent criminal gangs.Solicitation
Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods) FY 2015 Competitive Grant Announcement Application Deadline: 03/03/2015, 11:59 PMProject Safe Neighborhoods is designed to create safer neighborhoods through a sustained reduction in crime associated with gang and gun violence. BJA is seeking proposals from applicants interested in developing innovative, comprehensive, data-driven approaches to reduce chronic gun crime and/or gang violence in their jurisdiction.Solicitation
Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods) FY 2014 Competitive Grant AnnouncementApplication Deadline: 05/14/2014, 11:59 PMThe Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program, also known as Project Safe Neighborhoods, provides support to state, local, and tribal efforts to reduce gun and gang-related violent crime.Solicitation
Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods) FY 2013 Competitive Grant AnnouncementApplication Deadline: 03/11/2013, 11:59 PMThe Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program, also known as Project Safe Neighborhoods, provides support to state, local, and tribal efforts to reduce gun and gang-related violent crime. Solicitation
Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods) FY 2012 Competitive Grant AnnouncementApplication Deadline: 06/14/2012, 11:59 PMThis program provides support to state, local, and tribal efforts to reduce gun and gang-related violent crime. Solicitation
Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods) FY 2011 Grant AnnouncementApplication Deadline: 07/21/2011, 07:59 PMThis program provides support to state, local, and tribal efforts to reduce gun- and gang-related violent crime.Solicitation
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) FY 2010 Grant AnnouncementApplication Deadline: 06/10/2010, 07:59 PMThis program provides grants to support and expand PSN task force efforts to reduce gun- and gang-related crime.Solicitation
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) National Training and Technical Assistance Program FY 2010 Competitive Grant AnnouncementApplication Deadline: 05/18/2010, 07:59 PMThis program supports the national delivery of training and technical assistance to communities to reduce the presence and impact of gun crime and criminal gangs throughout the nation.Solicitation
