Jane M. Grady
Assistant Director
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Institute of Behavioral Science
University of Colorado
1877 Broadway, Suite 601
Boulder, CO 80302
Email: jane.grady@colorado.edu
Educational History
| B.A. | 1968, Foreign Languages, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO |
| M.B.A. | 1993, Business Administration, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA |
| Certificate | 1994, Supervisor's Training, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA |
Professional History
1996 – present: Assistant Director, Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, Institute of Behavioral Science, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
1990 – 1996: Business Manager, National School Safety Center, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California
1989 – 1990: Executive Assistant to City Manager, City of Thousand Oaks, California
1983 – 1989: Teaching Assistant, School Secretary, Assistant to Superintendent, Conejo Valley Unified School District, Thousand Oaks, California
Selected Publications
Grady, J., & Williams-Lineberry, S. (1999-2005). Communities and Schools in Action (Newsletter). Boulder, CO: Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, Institute of Behavioral Science, University of Colorado.
Elliott, D.S., Grady, J.M., Heys, L., Bell, H., Woodward, B., & Williams, S. (2000). Safe Communities~Safe Schools Guide to Effective Program Selection: A Tool for Community Violence Prevention Efforts (SCSS-003). Boulder, CO: Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, Institute of Behavioral Science, University of Colorado.
Elliott, D.S., Grady, J.M., Heys, L., Ntepp, R., & Williams, S. (2000). Safe Communities~Safe Schools Safe School Planning and Law Related Issues: A Tool for Community Violence Prevention Efforts (SCSS-002). Boulder, CO: Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, Institute of Behavioral Science, University of Colorado.
Elliott, D.S., Grady, J.M., Shaw, T.E., Aultman-Bettridge, T., & Beaulieu, M.T. (2000). Safe Communities~Safe Schools Planning Guide: A Tool for Community Violence Prevention Efforts (SCSS-001). Boulder, CO: Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, Institute of Behavioral Science, University of Colorado.
Grady, J. (1995). School Safety Workbook. Malibu, CA: National School Safety Center, Pepperdine University.
Other Experience, Awards, Activities
Colorado Department of Health, Violence Prevention Advisory Group, 2004-present
Colorado Crime Stoppers Advisory Board, 2002-present
University of Colorado, Institute of Behavioral Science Computer Resource Center Advisory Board, 2002-present
Colorado Safe and Drug Free Schools Advisory Board, 2002-2004
Houston Film Festival Platinum Award, Blueprints for Violence Prevention video, 2002
Child and Family Web Guide 4-Star Award, CSPV website, 2001
Awesome Library Editor's Choice Award, CSPV website, 2001
Colorado Violence Prevention Education Committee, 1996-present
International Association of School Safety Professionals, 1992-1996
Selected Research Projects
Project/Financial Manager, Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Homeland Security Assessment, 2003-present, 'State Homeland Security Grant,' ($720,000). This is an assessment and planning grant for the State Homeland Security Assessment and Strategy.
Project/Financial Manager, The Colorado Trust research and technical assistance grant, 1999-present, “Safe Communities~Safe Schools Initiative,” ($2.25 million). This is a comprehensive safe school planning process, including assessments, strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Project/Financial Manager, The Carnegie Corporation of New York, 1992-2000, “The Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence,” ($1.6 million). This grant established and maintained CSPV for eight years to conduct research, disseminate information, and provide technical assistance in the area of youth violence prevention.
Revised: May 9, 2007
