Federal
Agencies
Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
(OSDFS)
Serves as the federal government’s primary vehicle for reducing
alcohol and other drug use and violence through education and prevention
activities in our nation’s schools. A division of the U.S.
Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary
Education.
Center
for Mental Health Services (CMHS)
Leads federal efforts to promote mental health and prevent
the development of mental illness. Activities include a school violence
prevention initiative to improve mental health services for children
with emotional and behavioral disorders who are at risk of violent
behavior. A division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA).
Center
for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
Promotes comprehensive programs, community involvement, and
partnership among all sectors of society to reduce substance abuse
and its associated problems. A division of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Center
for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
Supports a variety of activities aimed at improving the lives
of individuals and families affected by alcohol and drug abuse by
ensuring access to clinically sound, cost-effective addiction treatment.
A division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Centers
for Disease Control (CDC)
Serves as the lead federal agency for protecting the health
and safety of people by preventing and controlling disease, injury,
and disability. CDC’s Division of Violence Prevention conducts
research and other efforts to prevent youth violence, family violence,
suicide, and firearms injuries; and its Division of Adolescent and
School Health concentrates on health risk behaviors among children,
adolescents, and young adults. An agency of the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services.
The
Corporation for National and Community Service
The Corporation for National and Community Service provides
opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve
their communities and country through three programs: Senior Corps,
AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America. Members and volunteers
serve with national and community nonprofit organizations, faith-based
groups, schools, and local agencies to help meet community needs
in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security,
and other critical areas. The Corporation is part of USA Freedom
Corps, a White House initiative to foster a culture of citizenship,
service, and responsibility, and help all Americans answer the President's
Call to Service.
Disaster
Help
This Web site is a part of the President's Disaster Management E-gov
Initiative—a larger initiative aimed at greatly enhancing
disaster management on an interagency and intergovernmental basis.
Emergency
Planning Web site
The U.S. Department of Education’s Emergency Planning Web
site offers resources to help school officials plan for any emergency,
including natural disasters, violent incidents, and terrorist acts.
(For details, see Planning
for Emergencies.)
Federal
Emergency Management Agency
On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's
continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort
to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal
response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA
also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders,
and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire
Administration.
Freedom
Corps
During his 2002 State of the Union address, President George W.
Bush called upon every American to get involved in strengthening
America's communities and sharing America's compassion around the
world. He created the USA Freedom Corps to help all Americans to
answer his call. As a Coordinating Council housed at the White House
and chaired by President George W. Bush, Freedom Corps works to
strengthen our culture of service and help find opportunities for
every American to start volunteering.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Develops standards and research to reduce deaths, injuries,
and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. Includes
efforts to prevent injury and death due to impaired driving from
alcohol and other drugs. A division of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
National
lnstitute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral
research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention
of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Conducts scientific research on drug abuse and addiction,
and disseminates the results of that research to significantly improve
drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment, and policy. A division
of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National
Institutes of Health.
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the primary research branch of the U.S. Department of Justice. The Institute: sponsors policy-relevant research, evaluates criminal justice policies and practices, tests and demonstrates promising new approaches, provides training and technical assistance, assesses new criminal justice technology, and disseminates its findings to State and local practitioners and policymakers. NIJ emphasizes policy-relevant research that responds to the practical needs of those in the criminal justice system.
Office
of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Serves as the federal government’s lead agency to provide
national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and
respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization. A division of
the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs.
Office
of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
Establishes national policies to reduce illicit drug use,
manufacturing, and trafficking, and oversee international and domestic
anti-drug efforts of executive branch agencies. An office within
the Executive Office of the President.
Pandemic Flu
Provides access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Web
site offers information about preventing terrorist attacks within
the United States. |
