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Justice Programs News & Funding |
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November 1, 2024 - Vol. 30, Issue 21
Twice monthly highlights from the Office of Justice Programs |
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A MESSAGE FROM ACTING ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRENT J. COHEN
Throughout the month of November, OJP joins its federal, Tribal and community partners to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. As yesterday's presidential proclamation notes, this is a time to "honor the history, rich cultures, and vast contributions of Native peoples" while recommitting ourselves to respecting Tribal sovereignty and working in partnership with Tribal Nations.
OJP's investments in Tribal public safety and victim assistance programs reflect our strong commitment to supporting safety and justice in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Just last month, the Department of Justice awarded more than $84 million in grants to American Indian and Alaska Native communities through the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation, with OJP providing more than $53 million to strengthen Tribal justice system infrastructure, improve the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases in Indian country, and serve Tribal youth. Through OVC's Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program, 199 Tribes were awarded funding for a total of $59 million to serve victims, survivors and their family members impacted by crime victimization.
This commitment to partnership and progress is exemplified in this month's Spotlight section, which features the Forest County Potawatomi Community's remarkable youth program. Their work demonstrates how culturally centered approaches can transform lives and empower Tribal communities, creating lasting positive change for the next generation.
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Looking ahead, I encourage our Tribal, state, local and federal partners to join us this December at the 18th Annual Indian Nations Conference, sponsored by the Office for Victims of Crime, where we'll continue these important conversations and strengthen our collaborative efforts to advance safety and justice and meet the needs of crime victims in Indian country.
Thank you for your continued engagement with OJP's work. Your efforts make a real difference in communities across the nation.
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Brent J. Cohen
Acting Assistant Attorney General
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Conflict Resolution: How to Interrupt Cycles of Community Violence
Terrance Staley, Executive Director of the Alliance of Concerned Men, speaks about community violence intervention, and specifically, how the Alliance of Concerned Men in Washington, D.C., is working to prevent and address violence in the community.
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Agenda Available for OJJDP's 2024 National Conference on Youth Justice
Join us November 19–21 in Washington, DC, as we bring together youth justice practitioners, youth and families, OJJDP grantees, and other key stakeholders. The conference will feature workshops, 2 plenary sessions, and various networking events designed to foster collaboration and innovation in the youth justice field.
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2024 NIJ research conference advances justice through science
NIJ's 2024 conference brings together nearly 600 minds to revolutionize justice through cutting-edge research and forensic breakthroughs.
NIJ Director Nancy La Vigne, Ph.D., advocated for more inclusive research practices that engage the people closest to the issue being studied – both people with professional expertise and those who have experienced victimization or involvement in the justice system.
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FUNDING NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES
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We encourage grantees to showcase the impact your organization has made in your community by sharing your stories and best practices to help amplify how your organization helps create safe and just communities | OJP
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November Weekly Training Webinars are available:
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What To Expect After Submitting Your OJP Application for Funding
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.
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SPOTLIGHT
Honoring Native Traditions by Empowering Youths
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In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, OJP highlights the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin and its impactful work through funding from the DOJ's Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) program. This grant funding has empowered the community to support and uplift their tribal youth, ensuring they have access to culturally meaningful and preventative programs that promote not only their rich cultural heritage but also their wellness and resilience. |
With a deep commitment to enhancing youth outreach and preserving their customs, the Forest County Potawatomi Community has successfully expanded cultural activities using the OJJDP Continuum of Care framework that integrates family and community in addressing the needs of young people. Through the grant funding, the community has provided an afterschool and weekend program, emphasizing coordination of cultural activities that build identity and belonging, increase resiliency, and promote positive choices.
The cultural activities of the program include regalia and drum-making classes, powwow dance classes, rabbit snaring, winter game camps, hunting and hide tanning camps, ricing and sacred pouch-making classes, and woodshop classes. In addition, the program features a youth leadership component where youth can build community among themselves while cultivating and enhancing their leadership skills. Tribal Elders have also been incorporated into the program, allowing knowledge and wisdom sharing to be passed down to younger generations.
As of June 2024, the program has developed and coordinated nearly 40 cultural activities and has served 143 youth in its first year, far beyond the anticipated 50 youth participants. Tribal youth from the community have shown strong enthusiasm and eagerness for these activities, helping to bridge the gap in building their physical skills, social skills, and self-esteem.
The Forest County Potawatomi Community’s efforts exemplify how culturally centered, inclusive practices can empower communities and create lasting positive change, ensuring that tribal youth have the support they need to thrive.
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FROM THE VAULT
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The Office for Victims of Crime sponsored the first national conference to identify and address the needs of tribal crime victims from November 15-17, 1988.
"Indian Nations: Justice for Victims of Crime" was held in Rapid City, South Dakota and hosted by the South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
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Since 1988, OVC has sponsored 17 Indian Nations Conferences that have attracted thousands of Tribal, state, local and federal personnel responsible for meeting the needs of American Indian and Alaska Native victims of crime.
Learn more about the upcoming 18th National Indian Nations Conference and register today.
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