Contents
Message From the Director
Introduction
Provides an overview of VS2000 and its goals.
Defining Collaboration
Distinguishes collaboration from networking, coordination,
and cooperation and summarizes how the demonstration
site moved from networking to collaboration.
Application of the Collaborative
Model to the Criminal Justice System
Provides an overview of other collaborative victim services
programs.
Application of the Collaborative
Model to VS2000
Outlines the program's evolution in Denver, including
how it incorporated previously existing partnerships,
selected leaders and staff, implemented programs, and
monitored core values.
The Denver Experience: Lessons
Learned
Identifies the eight characteristics of high-performing
teams and offers key advice in each area.
Principled Leadership
Lists essential elements of a supportive decision-making
climate and key responsibilities of team leaders and
members (from Teamwork: What Must Go Right/What Can
Go Wrong by Care E. Larson and Frank M.J. Lafasto, 1989).
Conclusion
Highlights the three most important elements of success
in the Denver program.
A Note to Readers
Learn how the Center for Effective Public Policy for
the State Justice Institute played a role in Denver's
program development.
Denver VS2000 Steering Committee
References
Resources
This document was prepared by the Denver VS2000 project,
under grant number 1997-VF-GX-K001, awarded by the Office
for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S.
Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions,
and recommendations expressed in this document are those
of the author and do not necessarily represent the official
position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
The information on this page is archived and provided for reference purposes only.
