CCJS 451 Chapter 2: 451 chapter 2
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Chapter 2: the influence of research and evidence-based practices on. The omnibus crime control and safe streets act (occssa) of 1968: established the law enforcement assistance agency (leaa) Provides grants to law enforcement agencies to improve public safety (new equipment and personnel: established within the leaa was the national institute of law. Previously known as the national institute of law enforcement and criminal. The first national agency that focuses on criminal justice research. Created to advance scientific research, development, and evaluation to enhance the administration of justice and public safety . It provides federal funds and contracts to: universities, public agencies, private institutions. Background: a 1996 congressional mandate required that all crime prevention programs funded by the government be evaluated for effectiveness. Families, schools, communities, places labor markets, police agencies, and other criminal justice agencies: programs were placed into one of four classifications within each crime prevention category.