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| Speakers Bureau The Pittsburgh FBI Division may be able to furnish a speaker to your educational, civic, or workplace-based organization upon receiving a written request. We ask that a request be made in writing to Special Agent in Charge M. Chris Briese, at 3311 East Carson St., Pittsburgh, Pa, 15203, at least four weeks before your intended date. The topic must be related to matters under FBI jurisdiction. The request should include times and two to three dates if possible. Every effort will be made to honor such a request, although there may be occasions when investigative needs may dictate otherwise. |
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Community
Outreach Program The COP Community Affairs Coordinator is responsible to develop, support and provide resources that enhance the terrorism, drug, gang, and violence prevention and education programs within the many communities and school districts. The Pittsburgh Division's employees conduct presentations and trainings, distribute resource materials and participate in prevention and intervention programs that promote a life free of crime. As a means of achieving its goals and developing the various projects, the Pittsburgh Division partners with a myriad of other organizations. These services are available to all broad-based community groups, law enforcement agencies, human service organizations, school districts, youth businesses and corporations. The "Adopt a School" initiative is a model program developed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and implemented throughout the school districts of the United States. The National model provides for FBI volunteers to conduct sessions in the classrooms to discuss topics that stress the importance of obtaining a good education, making healthy decisions, living drug free, and abstaining from violent and/or criminal behavior.Although there are numerous ways in which the various Divisions of the FBI incorporate the program into their respective school districts, the Pittsburgh Division's model concept is a comprehensive, progressive and aggressive approach to "Adopt a School." Our model, which is entitled "Community Oriented Schools: Adopt a School" Initiative incorporates the resources of a vast number of law enforcement agencies, human resources organizations, educators, health practitioners, youth and community groups, elected officials, and business professionals. This model addresses crime prevention and intervention practices, crisis management and quality of life issues. It also attempts to bridge the gaps between the relationships with youth, parents, educators, law enforcement and human services, while building partnerships with the entire extended community. The Initiative was implemented into the McKeesport Area School District in January of 1999. This inaugural pilot project allowed for sessions to be conducted within two schools. Approximately 300 students were served with 18 sessions utilizing 25 partnering agencies that participated in the program. In six years time, the Initiative has grown to include 50 schools, serving approximately 200,000 students, 1500 sessions, and 400 partnering agencies. It should be noted that all of the programs and services provided to the youth and their respective school districts have been free of charge. Additionally, the Pittsburgh Division's Community Outreach Program received a "Letter of Commendation" from the FBI Inspection Division in recognition of model program developed.The Pittsburgh Division has established this website to help you find the information you are looking for. Listed below are web sites you may find interesting:
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If you have been the victim or witness of a crime being investigated by the FBI, there are two Victim Specialists in the Pittsburgh Division with specialized training and experience who are dedicated to providing victim assistance. The "Justice for All" Act, which was signed into law by the President on October 30, 2004, provides crime victims with (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused; (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding; (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding; (5) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case; (6) The right to full and timely restitution as provided in law; (7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; and (8) The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy. Victim Specialists provide information to victim's on their rights, services, and important case events. They are familiar with available local resources and can help victims access counseling and state crime victims compensation. Other services include, but are not limited to, accompaniment and transportation to forensic exams, medical services, and court.
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