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Information for and from the fields of criminal justice
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FROM THE DESK OF BJA
Providing support for community violence intervention programs that contribute to the reduction and prevention of future community-based violence is a priority for the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Office of Justice Programs.
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SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT
Breaking the Cycle of Violence One Neighborhood at a Time
Peace For DC employs community-based violence intervention workers who provide resources and new opportunities for high-risk individuals in Washington, D.C. neighborhoods experiencing gun violence.
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PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' BENEFITS (PSOB) PROGRAM
Enacted in 1976, the PSOB Program provides death, disability, and education benefits to those eligible for the program. For details regarding these federal benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders who have died or become catastrophically injured in the line of duty, call the PSOB Office at 888-744-6513 or visit us online at www.psob.gov.
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The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs in the U.S. Department of Justice
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