http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=a22a838a-bb68-4222-8049-2b27d1216341 The Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention are supporting National Drug Facts Week (NDFW). Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST 2013-01-28T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=3584447c-e468-4172-a3ef-806b7c4b9444 Motorola Solutions Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to the G.R.E.A.T. Foundation to assist police agencies in sending officers to G.R.E.A.T. training courses. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST 2013-01-17T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=fd403ae3-3ebf-4744-a534-8cc82bf74ed7 Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro and New York State Senator Stephen Saland announced $100,000 in funding secured by Senator Saland from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice for Dutchess County to expand the Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) program. Written By: Collen Pillus, Office of Dutchess County ExecutiveLink used with permission Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST 2012-09-11T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=f48f0e21-699d-4ee0-ad52-65019c51df17 The Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention are sponsoring a contest to encourage youth to submit original public service announcements (PSA) that showcase ways in which these youths are taking action against bullying and promoting a culture of kindness and respect within their communities. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST 2012-08-27T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=9ce25168-4732-41a9-a644-af310561d989 The G.R.E.A.T. Foundation, Inc. is now accepting applications for G.R.E.A.T. Incentives Grants. Agencies can apply online at www.greatfoundationinc.org. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST 2012-08-27T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=99846552-f7da-40f8-a0db-dff85b621b80 It's cap and gown season in Newark, but instead more than 1,700 students donned white and turquoise t-shirts and bright smiles Friday for their Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) graduation. A local Newark, NJ Internet news source reported the story: http://newarknj.patch.com/articles/great-success-1-700-students-graduate-from-anti-gang-program Written By: Lia Eustachewich, Newark, NJ Patch Link used with permission Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST 2012-06-20T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=cab0bfab-2b56-4655-96bd-dc84cd0ea7e7 The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department created a G.R.E.A.T. summer camp to keep kids out of trouble. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST 2011-07-05T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=af18d82d-6068-44af-b7ac-6149f1bb294a The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Hart Middle School today announced the graduation of 40 Hart Middle School students from the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program, as the program marks its 20th anniversary. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST 2011-06-21T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=977af411-02ef-4f2f-9b26-07ff06981af1 With the recent passing of Steve Naughton, the G.R.E.A.T. Program lost one of its finest supporters and dearest friends. Steve was a Philadelphia police sergeant and the former G.R.E.A.T. Northeast Regional Administrator. First in his role as a patrol officer and G.R.E.A.T. instructor and later as a supervisor and administrator, he positively impacted the lives of thousands of school children in Philadelphia and also assisted hundreds of fellow officers from throughout the Northeast Region and other parts of the country. Steve’s influence, not only in Philadelphia but as part of the national leadership of the G.R.E.A.T. Program, was immeasurable. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST 2011-06-10T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=099ea95f-f8fd-4125-b8cd-5eb8dfa20c29 Oregon Senator Wyden gave recognition to the G.R.E.A.T. Program and its 20 years of success on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, during the U.S. Senate proceedings. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST 2011-06-01T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=09595d43-14a6-4075-bbbc-84bcfaf4f7cd FY2010 funding was especially challenging. Rather than incur the costs associated with posting solicitation and the peer review process used to score applications, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) decided to fund applications received for the FY2009 solicitation, which, while high scoring and proposing to create new programs, were not funded last year due to insufficient funds in the appropriation. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST 2010-10-13T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=5d326903-6d78-47da-9941-41f5345b217a The G.R.E.A.T. Program Foundation, Inc., is pleased to announce two new scholarship programs that will assist local law enforcement agencies in maintaining their G.R.E.A.T. activities. The G.R.E.A.T. Foundation receives royalties from the sale of G.R.E.A.T.-branded merchandise—and raises funds from other sources—to promote and support the G.R.E.A.T. Program. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST 2010-09-29T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=e1bdace7-ee00-45e4-9bb1-eb13122eb050 www.BringBackDino.com The Cabazon Elementary School’s concrete dinosaur mascot, named Dino, in Riverside County, California, was destroyed by vandals this past January. The fourth-grade G.R.E.A.T. students took action and decided to bring their mascot back to life by doing the "Bring Back Dino" project. Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 EST 2010-05-25T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=95a80d50-3a49-4781-b134-aa4d2fa4db5f This year was very exciting because 105 middle school students not only came up with innovative ways to improve their community—they took action and actually made a difference! The seventh grade students of Dr. José N. Gándara Middle School, located in Rio Piedras, with a little sweat and hard work... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST 2010-03-01T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=07700edd-89a4-4c75-8a9c-e43c228babf7 We [Officers Leedberg, Rees, Sullivan, and Clifford] have truly enjoyed facilitating this worthwhile program, and our experiences with G.R.E.A.T. Families training have created truly wonderful memories. It is always enjoyable to see the families evolve throughout the training. Most participants sign up with some apprehension of what to expect, and then at graduation [time], all of the families ask to either extend the program or request to sign up again. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST 2010-03-01T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=61c406e0-9294-4813-b63b-ed0f504c4e8d The winners of the G.R.E.A.T. Photo Contest are as follows: Harnett County Sheriff’s Office – Lillington, NC Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department – Indianapolis, IN Thomasville Police Department – Thomasville, GA Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST 2010-03-01T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=bcd6bc9f-28f7-4f52-8824-023bcf999bc1 It started with a vision to renovate an existing area of the school quad, which was, quite honestly, an eyesore for many years. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST 2010-02-26T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=7d0ba12e-e022-4c9c-a0d8-32c6ac133f85 A new community partnership between the East Whittier City School District and the Whittier Police Department is bringing positive life skills to local classrooms, where older kids are learning how to stay out of trouble and away from gangs. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST 2010-02-25T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=072069af-da15-46f8-8fb3-189a484c7ed4 Please note that graduation certificates are now automatically included with your handbook orders. It is no longer necessary to place a separate certificate order with your regional office. Certificates will be shipped along with your handbooks. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST 2010-01-18T00:00:00 http://www.great-online.org//News/News.Aspx?NewsID=87c68e3d-6810-47ff-a6e7-fa2e1664fd92 Puyallup tribal youth and students from Chief Leschi School (CLS) spent three weeks at the summer G.R.E.A.T. camp, participating in a variety of healthy and positive activities. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 2009-11-17T00:00:00 2013 5