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And Justice for All: Designing Your Business Case for Integrating Justice Information

Abstract

Introduction

1. Getting ready: Data gathering & analysis

2. Designing the argument: Approach, rationale & strategy

3. Presenting your business case: Audience, focus & method

Appendix A. Tools for creating a clear & compelling case

Appendix A.1 Tools for assessing your current situation & comparing it to others

Appendix A.2 Tools for articulating a vision & choosing specific objectives

Appendix A.3 Tools for identifying & understanding your audience(s)

Appendix A. 4 Tools for identifying & evaluating options

Appendix A.5 Tools for organizing your argument

Appendix B. Examples

Appendix C. Useful Links: Integration References & Their URLS

Appendix D. References

Appendix C. Useful Links: Integration References & Their URLS

Department of Justice Programs/Offices
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Bureau of Justice Statistics
National Institute of Justice


State justice integration initiatives
Alaska
Minnesota
Wisconsin

Local justice integration initiatives


Magazines
Civic.com
State and Local Government Computer News



Foundations
There are a number of private sector foundations which are committed to investing in programs that improve the quality of life in the communities they are located.
The Council on Foundations
The Foundation Center