Evaluating Problem Solving Partnerships in Washington, DC: Tackling Disputes at Ballou High School

摘要

In 1998, the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, DC (MPDC) received a grant award from the Office of Community Oriented Police Services (COPS Office) to conduct a problem-solving project in Frank W. Ballou Senior High School. The grant focused initially on reducing bullying in the school, but eventually changed to reducing disputes among students. MPDC selected 21st Century Solutions, Inc. as its evaluator. During the contract period, staff of 21st Century Solutions, Inc. made site visits, conducted in-person interviews, analyzed data from the school and police, and observed a variety of activities. This document describes the implementation of the problem-solving model and discusses possible impacts of the project on the school and police. This report is divided into four major sections: (1) Background, (2) The Partnership, the School, and the Police, (3) Implementing Problem-Oriented Policing, and (4) Impact of the Project.