Weed & Seed is a community-based strategy sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice that aims to prevent, control, and reduce violent crime, drug abuse, and gang activity among youth and adults in designated high-crime neighborhoods.

The strategy is implemented through a comprehensive multi-agency approach involving law enforcement and social service agencies, faith-based and community organizations and the community. The strategy is a two-pronged approach: law enforcement agencies and prosecutors cooperate in "weeding out" violent criminals and drug abusers while public agencies and community-based private organizations collaborate to "seed" much-needed human services, including prevention, intervention, treatment, and neighborhood restoration programs. A community-oriented policing component bridges the weeding and seeding elements.

Active Weed and Seed Neighborhoods:

Hamilton Heights | West End  

Graduated Weed and Seed Neighborhoods:

Benton Park West | Fountain Park | Fox Park |

 Gravois Park |  Lewis Place | Tower Grove East | Vandeventer 

To view a map of the Weed & Seed Neighborhoods, click here.

To contact the national Weed & Seed office, click here.