Planning Resources

The following fact sheets, self-assessment tools, and practitioner monographs address areas of broad interest and offer concrete suggestions to support the implementation of
problem-solving initiatives.

Fact Sheets
Problem-Solving Justice in the United States: Common Principles
Using Data to Build Your Program
Engaging Stakeholders in Your Project
Publicizing Your Program and Its Successes
Finding the Resources to Help Your Program Thrive

Self-Assessment Tools
Planning Checklist
Mapping Community Resources
Using Diversion as Part of a Problem-Solving Strategy
Developing a Community Service Protocol
Evaluating Your Program

Practitioner Monographs 
"Expanding the Use of Problem Solving: The U.S. Department of Justice's Community-Based Problem-Solving Criminal Justice Initiative"
"Don't Reinvent the Wheel: Lessons from Problem-Solving Courts"
"Principles of Problem-Solving Justice"

Curriculum
"Introduction to Problem-Solving: Key Issues and Challenges"

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