Justice Programs News & Funding | August 15, 2024

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Justice Programs News & Funding

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August 15, 2024 - Vol. 30, Issue 16
Twice monthly highlights from the Office of Justice Programs

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
EVENTS & WEBINARS

PUBLICATIONS
CAREERS
FROM THE VAULT

A MESSAGE FROM ACTING ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRENT J. COHEN

This week, I had the privilege of meeting with state and territorial criminal justice planning agencies, as well as nationwide leaders in the field of community violence intervention, to discuss shared priorities and our collective goals for advancing community safety and equal justice.

The two events—the National Criminal Justice Association's 50^th annual forum and a roundtable meeting with the second cohort of the University of Chicago Crime Lab's Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy—highlighted the range of OJP's partnerships in building and strengthening the public safety infrastructure of America.

The state administering agencies I spoke to at the NCJA forum play a vital role in helping us address community safety needs, particularly through their management of formula grant programs administered by OJP. These include the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program and the Victims of Crime Act victim assistance and compensation programs. Meanwhile, the CVI professionals I met with at the roundtable represent a growing field of dedicated leaders working to interrupt gun violence and break the cycles of trauma and harm in our country.

I am grateful for the critical work they are doing, and I look forward to continuing to explore ways we can work together and innovate to meet the safety and justice challenges of our time.

In this edition of Justice Programs News & Funding, you will read about important new resources from across OJP, including the latest data on correctional populations, youth placement and juvenile court waivers. You will also find updates on the Crime Victims Fund and an array of OVC activities, as well as information about the upcoming NIJ National Research Conference in September.

As always, we welcome your feedback and appreciate your interest in the work of OJP.

Brent J. Cohen
Acting Assistant Attorney General

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Explore the latest prison statistics in the Corrections Statistical Analysis Tool

BJS has updated the Corrections Statistical Analysis Tool (CSAT) - Prisoners with 2020 and 2021 prison data. This interactive data visualization dashboard provides access to comprehensive information on persons in federal prisons and state-level data on persons in state prisons.

From the Director's Desk with OVC Director Kristina Rose

During this briefing, Director Rose shared information about recent site visits and the Crime Victims Fund.

Data Snapshots Highlight Youth Placements, Court Cases Judicially Waived

OJJDP has updated its Statistical Briefing Book with two new data snapshots: Highlights from the 2022 Juvenile Residential Facility Census and the Characteristics of Cases Judicially Waived from Juvenile Court to Criminal Court.

NIJ 2024 National Research Conference

Register now to attend the 2024 National Research Conference, which will take place September 16-18 in Pittsburgh, PA. This year's theme will focus on "advancing justice through science." Attendees from a wide array of fields including researchers, policymakers, grantees, advocates, and students are all invited to register.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities Closing Soon:
- Project Safe Neighborhoods Formula Grant Program | BJA
  Deadline Grants.gov 8/21/2024 and JustGrants 8/26/2024
- Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program | OJJDP
  Deadline JustGrants 8/26/2024
- Tribal Access Program | DOJ
  Deadline: 8/30/2024
- Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) National Law Enforcement Survivor Support and National Firefighter and First Responder Survivor Support Programs Competitive
  Grant Solicitation | BJA
  Deadline Grants.gov 9/4/2024 and JustGrants 9/9/2024
See the Funding Resource Center for Opportunities & Awards, Applicant Resources, and Recipient Resources | OJP
Subscribe to Funding News for weekly funding announcements and tips | OJP
August Weekly Training Webinars are available:

What To Expect After Submitting Your OJP Application for Funding
Most OJP funding awards will be announced by September 30. If an application is selected for funding: 

The assigned Application Submitter, Authorized Representative(s), and Entity Administrator will receive an email notice from JustGrants.
Users will see the new award under their entity's "Awards" section in JustGrants.

Status updates for submitted applications are not available. DOJ staff will contact you if they have any questions or require additional information regarding your application for funding.

EVENTS & WEBINARS

Multidisciplinary Team Facilitator Peer Forums | OJJDP
8/15/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
The Forensic Examination and Comparison of Plastic Garbage Bags | NIJ
8/20/2024 | 1 p.m. ET
Ask the Expert: Collaborative Approaches to Providing Mental Health and Law
Enforcement Services | BJA
8/20/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
Incentives and Accountability to Goals (Sanctions) Approaches | OJJDP
8/22/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
Introduction to the Restorative Justice Laws Database | BJA
8/28/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
Child Abuse: From Suspicion to Disclosure | OJJDP
9/12/2024 | 10 a.m. ET
Register Now: NIJ 2024 Research Conference | NIJ
9/16/2024 – 9/18/2024 | Pittsburgh, PA
Vital Subjects webinar recording now available: Empowering Victims & Victim Service Providers: Navigating Media Pressure and Safeguarding Privacy | OVC
See Justice Events for additional upcoming resources | OJP

PUBLICATIONS

2023 Review and Revalidation of the First Step Act Risk Assessment Tool | NIJ
Celebrating 60 Years of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Getting Youth Involved | OJJDP
Intersectionality Across Systems: Creating Better Protections & Opportunities for
Girls of Color | OJJDP
Just Science Podcast: Just Public Health and Safety Data Sharing in Georgia | BJA/NIJ
OJJDP's Continuum of Care An Effective Framework for Youth Safety, Accountability,
and Justice | OJJDP
Socio-Emotional Consequences of Violent Crime, 2022 | BJS
Violent Crime Reduction Roadmap | BJA
What's That Drug? Fast Screening of Seized Drugs | NIJ
Additional publications | OJP

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Statistician (Social Science) | BJS
Open: 8/2/2024 to 8/16/2024
Communications Specialist | BJA
Open: 8/7/2024 to 8/17/2024
Budget Analyst | BJA
Open: 8/8/2024 to 8/18/2024
Social Science Research Analyst | NIJ
Open: 7/30/2024 to 8/20/2024
OJP is hiring: Learn about other open positions | OJP

FROM THE VAULT

In August 1995, OJP awarded the first grants under the Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program, which was authorized by the 1994 Crime Bill. More than $8 million was awarded through OJP's Drug Courts Program Office in 1995 to plan, implement and enhance treatment court programs across the country.

Today, the Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program is known as the Adult Treatment Court Program administered by BJA.

View BJA's historical timeline to learn about programs and events since 1984 that have helped state, local, territorial, and tribal communities reduce and prevent crime, create safer communities, and reform our Nation's criminal justice system.

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