4/16/2007
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Model DoPN Project Overview
nProject Goals and Objectives have been defined to support general Colorado Campaign
(See Web Site & Wiki Site)
nUse current Legislation H.R. 808 as a “blueprint”
nConstruct a “Regional Model” of the Department of Peace
nLimit scope to Domestic Activities
nLimit issues to those our Congressional Delegation considers important
nIdentified two Candidate Key Issues: Identified two “Subject Matter Experts”
nGang related issues / violence        Ray Ayon, Denver Police Department, Gang Bureau
nSchool related issues / violence                    Ron Ludwig (& staff), The Conflict Center
nIdentified Federal/State/Local agencies involved in these issues (See Wiki: Partner Departments)
nIdentified NGO’s, Universities who can assist in the project
nRegis University is represented on Model Team (DU, CU, CSU in work)
nIdentified ~ 150 Colorado Peace & Justice Organizations - linked to key issues (See Database: Key Issues)
nIdentified key “Stakeholders” – now documenting the Stakeholder “Needs/Requirements”
nOwners (taxpayers, voters, Congress, financial sponsors, …)
nOperators (DoPN staff, local practitioners,…)
nService Recipients / End Users (President, …  organizations, families, individuals)
nSales/Marketing  (Campaign volunteers, …)
nDevelopers (Modeling Team, …)
nInitiated Project Planning / Scheduling
nPhase 1 Startup (Nearing completion end of April)
nPhase 2  Operation (May 2007 – April 2008)
nPhase 3  Assessment / Evaluation  (May 2008 – Oct 2008)
nInitiated Web Site (www.dopmodel.info )   and Wiki Site (www.dopmodel.info/wiki ) for Model team collaboration
nFocus is on how the Department of Peace can “add value” to existing programs
nWill use a traditional “role play” Modeling approach (e.g. Model UN) and a parallel effort that creates a “virtual” model of the DoPN using “System Development” methodology