The mission was to work within local communities to reduce crime and improve the quality of life.
The office oversaw and funded the Weed and Seed program which was established in 1991, which works to reduce drug abuse, violent crime and gang activity in high-risk neighborhoods.
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC)[1] is an officially designated Weed and Seed technical assistance provider in areas of economic development and neighborhood restoration.
Through a grant from the Department of Justice, IEDC helps Weed & Seed communities initiate efforts to bring in new investment and economic opportunities to their neighborhoods.
For a sample of The Weed and Seed Strategy program, please see: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/207498.pdf Due to lack of federal funding, the Community Capacity Development Office closed June 5, 2011.