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Selective School-Based Violence Prevention Programs This practice consists of programs designed to prevent or reduce aggressive or violent behavior in K–12 students who are considered at risk of or who have demonstrated such antisocial behaviors. Learn more about this youth violence prevention program. Motorion/iStock ( see reuse policy ). The First Step Act The First Step Act of 2018 aims to reform the federal prison system and reduce recidivism. NIJ is working to assess and develop an existing prisoner risk and needs assessment system, and develop recommendations regarding effective evidence-based recidivism reduction programs and activities. Learn about NIJ’s role under the First Step Act. 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