Prevention Resource Officer Program (West Virginia)

 
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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services

    Summary

    The PRO Program is a cooperative effort between schools and law enforcement to:  Improve student's attitudes and knowledge of criminal justice and law enforcement; to prevent juvenile delinquency; to mentor youth; to provide a safer school environment and; to combine safety and child advocacy assuring a better school experience for all WV youth.

    The three main components of the PRO Program are prevention, mentoring, and safety. 
    • Prevention – The officers facilitate classes on non-traditional educational topics such as juvenile law, domestic violence, underage drinking, drug and alcohol prevention, and child abuse and neglect;
    • Mentoring – Officers are trained on how to be a positive mentor to students they interact with daily and;
    • Safety – Officers are trained to recognize potential danger, prevent violence, and to respond to dangerous school situations.  
    The PRO Program places certified WV Police Officers who are also certified Prevention Resource Officers in local middle and high schools. The officers maintain an office in the school and are on duty a minimum of 35-40 hours per week.  In addition to the regular school day PRO's typically attend extra curricular activities throughout the school year. 

    The PRO Program currently operates through multiple funding streams. This program is supported by the Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Title II Grant Program, Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Program and Purdue Pharma funding.
     
     

    History of Funding

    A map of current PRO's can be seen at http://www.djcs.wv.gov/grant-programs/pro/Documents/2015-2016%20MAP%20UPDATE.pdf.
     

    Additional Information

    The PRO will foster a better relationship between students, teachers, and police officers. Public relations will be a critical part of the PRO's job; however, the role must be carefully balanced against the traditional law enforcement function.
    • The PRO will provide information about crime prevention.
    • The PRO will be aware of and adhere to existing referral services and will be able to address problems by utilizing available resources.
    • The PRO will be aware of substance abuse programs and will work with the school to reduce problems with drugs, alcohol, and violence prevention.
    • The PRO will provide assistance and support to crime victims at the school.
    • The PRO will serve in the role of facilitator in regard to concepts and structure of the law.

    Contacts

    Sarah E. Price

    Sarah E. Price
    10 Hale Street, Third Floor
    Charleston, WV 25301
    (304) 558-8814
    (304) 414-0266

    Jeff Estep

    Jeff Estep

    ,
    (304) 558-8814

    Tanisha Travis

    Tanisha Travis
    1124 Smith Street, Suite 3100
    Charleston, WV 25301
    (304) 558-8814
    (304) 558-0391
     

  • Eligibility Details

    DCJS requires grantee to assign one, full-time PRO officer per school. PRO must maintain an office in the assigned school and be present in that school at least 35 hours per week. The PRO must complete required DJCS training and be certified as a PRO before entering the school.
     

    Deadline Details

    Proposals are accepted year round. Initial approach should be with a Letter Of Intent sent to the West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services.

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary. 

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