Justice Programs News & Funding

May 1, 2024 - Vol. 30, Issue 9
Twice monthly highlights from the Office of Justice Programs

A MESSAGE FROM ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL AMY L. SOLOMON

April at OJP ended with two outstanding events. First, we capped off Second Chance Month with an informative and inspirational panel of current BJA Second Chance Fellows, moderated by former Second Chance Fellow and national reentry and social justice advocate Daryl Atkinson.

The current fellows - John Bae, Stanley Frankart and Angel Sanchez - discussed the groundbreaking work they are doing to support reentry policy and programming, from education to housing to building and sustaining a thriving reentry ecosystem. They discussed with Daryl the challenges ahead in reentry and their hope for removing barriers to inclusion for formerly incarcerated individuals. This Second Chance Month event was one of many hosted by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the National Institute of Justice.

We have also made new resources available to the field, including a BJA report highlighting positive trends in recidivism reduction since the passage of the Second Chance Act and a new guide to healthcare coverage for individuals returning to their communities from incarceration.

The last week of April also marked National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Director Kris Rose and her team at the Office for Victims of Crime commemorated the week with a moving candlelight vigil attended by the Attorney General and an awards ceremony on the National Mall, where we honored eight exceptional individuals and organizations for their service on behalf of victims of crime.

Read more about these and other exciting activities and products from across OJP - including a new video that guides users through an interactive funding map - in this edition of Justice Programs News and Funding. Thank you for taking the time to follow our work at OJP and for being our partners in community safety.

Amy L. Solomon
Assistant Attorney General

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

50 States, 1 Goal:
Examining State-Level Recidivism Trends in the Second Chance Act Era

See how in this report from the Council of State Governments Justice Center, supported by BJA.

OJP and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Release New Guide on Health Care During Reentry

This resource guides those previously incarcerated to take charge of their health coverage and receive needed services to support a successful reentry and healthy life.

Protecting the Youngest Victims of Substance Use

During National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, we highlighted some of the OVC-funded programs focused on protecting and supporting children affected by the substance use and overdose crises.

Justice Department Recognizes Crime Victim Services Professionals and Survivors at 2024 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Ceremony

AAG Amy L. Solomon and OVC Director Kristina Rose recognized eight individuals and organizations for their advocacy, innovation, and research on behalf of victims of crime.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Deadlines Extended:
- Arts Programs for Justice-Involved Youth | OJJDP
  New Grants.gov deadline: 5/23/2024 | New JustGrants deadline: 6/6/2024
  
  Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Misuse | OJJDP
  New Grants.gov deadline: 5/23/2024 | New JustGrants deadline: 6/6/2024
New Funding Opportunities:
- Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants
  Program | OJJDP
  Deadline Grants.gov 5/28/2024 and JustGrants 6/10/2024
- Designed for Dignity: Creating Safer and More Humane Prisons Project | BJA
  Deadline 5/29/2024
- Human Trafficking Fellowship Program | OVC
  Deadline Grants.gov 6/3/2024 and JustGrants 6/17/2024
- Pilot Program for Community Based Organizations in Underserved Communities to Build Capacity and Serve Adolescent and Youth Victims of Trafficking | OVC
  Deadline Grants.gov 6/5/2024 and JustGrants 6/20/2024
- Child Abuse Training for Judicial and Court Personnel | OJJDP
  Deadline Grants.gov 6/10/2024 and JustGrants 6/24/2024
- Children's Advocacy Centers Membership and Accreditation Program | OJJDP
  Deadline Grants.gov 6/10/2024 and JustGrants 6/24/2024
- Enhancing School Capacity To Address Youth Violence | OJJDP
  Deadline Grants.gov 6/10/2024 and JustGrants 6/24/2024
- Mentoring for Children of Incarcerated Parents | OJJDP
  Deadline Grants.gov 6/10/2024 and JustGrants 6/24/2024
- Intellectual Property Enforcement Program: Protecting Public Health, Safety, and the Economy from Counterfeit Goods and Product Piracy | BJA
  Deadline Grants.gov 6/12/2024 and JustGrants 6/20/2024
- STOP School Violence Program Competitive Solicitation | BJA
  Deadline Grants.gov 6/12/2024 and JustGrants 6/20/2024
- Children's Advocacy Centers National Subgrants Program | OJJDP
  Deadline Grants.gov 6/18/2024 and JustGrants 7/2/2024
- Youth Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program | OJJDP
  Grants.gov deadline: 6/18/2024 and JustGrants 7/2/2024
- Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program | BJA
  Deadline Grants.gov 6/20/2024 and JustGrants 6/27/2024
- National Community Courts Initiative | OVC
  Deadline Grants.gov 6/24/2024 and JustGrants 7/1/2024
- National Crime Victims' Rights Week Community Awareness Projects (2025-2027) | OVC
  Deadline Grants.gov 6/24/2024 and JustGrants 7/8/2024
- Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program - Competitive | BJA
  Deadline Grants.gov 6/24/2024 and JustGrants 7/1/2024
- Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program - Formula | BJA
  Deadline Grants.gov 6/24/2024 and JustGrants 7/1/2024
- Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Incubator Initiative | BJA
  Deadline Grants.gov 7/8/2024 and JustGrants 7/15/2024
- Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program | BJA
  Deadline Grants.gov 7/18/2024 and JustGrants 7/25/2024
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

May Weekly Training Webinars are available:
Complete Your Budget in JustGrants
The budget is a critical piece of any application for OJP funding. Carefully review your solicitation for specific budget instructions and allowable expenses. A complete budget will include allowable expenses, detailed breakdowns, and brief narrative descriptions.

Only the Application Submitter(s) can complete a budget in JustGrants. Budget resources are available on the JustGrants Application Submission Training page. The DOJ Financial Guide can also answer general questions about budgeting and allowable expenses.

EVENTS & WEBINARS

As you plan for Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, National Police Week, and Older Americans Month this May, OVC TTAC offers several resources | OVC
OJJDP Stakeholder Budget Briefing | OJJDP
5/2/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
Mentoring Programs for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System | OJJDP
5/6/2024 | 1 p.m. ET
Navigating Risk: Disrupting the Cycle of Substance Use for Children and Adolescents | OJJDP
5/7/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
Human Trafficking Fellowship Program Pre-Application Webinar | OVC
5/7/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
Pilot Program for Community Based Organizations in Underserved Communities to Build Capacity and Serve Adolescent and Youth Victims of Trafficking | OVC
5/8/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
Juvenile Justice System Reform and Reinvestment Initiative | OJJDP
5/9/2024 | 1 p.m. ET
OVC From the Director's Desk | OVC
5/9/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
STOP School Violence Program Solicitation Webinar | BJA/OJJDP
5/9/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
Vital Subjects - Delivering Difficult News: Compassionate Trauma Notification | OVC
5/14/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
The Nation's Two Crime Measures Webinar | BJS
5/16/2024 | 1 p.m. ET
National Community Court Grant Program | OVC
5/16/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
Mentoring for Children of Incarcerated Parents Solicitation Webinar | OJJDP
5/17/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
Youth Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program | OJJDP
6/6/2024 | 1 p.m. ET
Expert Q&A: Best Practices To Respond to Sexual Assault on College and University
Campuses | OVC
Rising Stronger Together: Nurturing Resilience in Teams | OVC
Video: BJS Interactive Dashboards Webinar | BJS
See Justice Events for additional upcoming resources | OJP

PUBLICATIONS

CAREERS

Senior Research and Evaluation Advisor | NIJ
Open: 4/11/2024 to 5/6/2024
Program Support Specialist | OCOM
Open: 4/23/2024 to 5/6/2024
Program Analyst | OAAM
Open: 4/25/2024 to 5/6/2024

OJP is hiring: Learn about other open positions | OJP

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Andre Bethea serves as a Senior Policy Advisor for the OJP's Bureau of Justice Assistance, Corrections and Justice Reform Division. His important work with BJA has played a pivotal role in grant administration and criminal justice policy development strategies to advance community safety. That work primarily focuses on collaborating with communities, governments, and nonprofit organizations to enhance the criminal justice system.

Mr. Bethea has contributed significantly to developing, marketing, and fostering Second Chance Month, which aims to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for youth and adults leaving detention and incarceration to return to their communities. He has worked tirelessly to establish and promote the BJA's Visiting Fellows Program, which funds fellowships for individuals who bring their lived experience and professional expertise from their involvement with the criminal justice system to better inform our efforts that create paths of opportunity for those returning from incarceration.

Mr. Bethea's unwavering dedication has not only been consistent but also profoundly impactful. His invaluable contributions have shaped the success of BJA's Second Chance initiative, providing essential resources to those seeking to rebuild their lives. Thank you for embodying the spirit of Second Chance Month and inspiring us all to believe in the power of redemption.

DID YOU KNOW?

President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed May 25 as National Missing Children's Day in 1983 to honor
6-year-old Etan Patz, who vanished from a New York
street on May 25, 1979.

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