Hotspot Communities Initiative

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This paper examines how evaluation of a project or program plays an important role in future funding or accreditation of the program and also lends credibility to the service provided. It illustrates this through the evaluation process of a crime prevention initiative undertaken in the state of Maryland, Hotspot Communities Initiative, which was launched in 1997 to keep a check on criminal activities in certain dangerous communities in Maryland.

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History of Hotspot Communities Initiative
Objectives of HCI
Results of the Program
Conclusion

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"The core objectives included reduction of crime, more recreational activities for youth, more awareness regarding drug problem in the area, familiarity with various options available to street youth, and eradication of gangs from the neighborhood. It was found that with community involvement, agencies were able to collect authentic information about target localities and goals were developed with specific needs of the communities in mind. Research conducted by Peterson et al (2000) indicates that crime rate can be brought down in trouble-areas when alternative activities are available to the youth. For this reason, HCI focused on developed of recreational programs while providing extra police security in the area."

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