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June 15, 2024 - Vol. 30, Issue 12
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* NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS [ #news ]
* FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES [ #funding ]
* EVENTS & WEBINARS [ #events ]
* PUBLICATIONS [ #publications ]



* CAREERS [ #careers ]
* PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT [ #spotlight ]
* DID YOU KNOW? [ #didyouknow ]





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A MESSAGE FROM ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL AMY L. SOLOMON

I recently had the opportunity to roll out OJP's new mission statement [ [link removed] ] to an audience of stakeholders working to support community safety and equal justice. The events – one organized by the Square One Project and the other in partnership with the Public Welfare Foundation – highlighted the tremendous possibilities in a bold reimagining of public safety in America.

Over the last three years, OJP has strengthened its support for communities, and I'm proud that our new mission statement memorializes our commitment “to provide resources, leadership and solutions to advance community safety, build community trust and strengthen the community's role as co-producer of safety and justice.” 

OJP is making substantial investments in community-centered strategies, and as we celebrate LGBTQI+ Pride Month [ [link removed]. ] and gear up for this week's Juneteenth commemoration, we are reminded of what's at stake in our work to realize a more just and equitable nation. Hate crimes against LGBTQI+ individuals are on the rise, and despite some progress, Black Americans remain significantly overrepresented in our criminal and juvenile justice systems and among victims of gun violence.

AAG Amy Solomon

We have so much more work to do, but by investing in communities as co-producers of safety and justice, we are addressing the barriers and biases that have restricted opportunity and held back the potential of too many people in this country. In this issue of the newsletter, you will read about some of the work we are doing to support our community partners.

Thank you, and Happy Pride!



*Amy L. Solomon
*Assistant Attorney General






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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS





Mission in Action [ [link removed] ]

*Supporting communities as co-producers of safety and justice: A mission to meet the moment*

Assistant Attorney General Amy Solomon unveiled a new mission statement for OJP. By investing in communities as co-producers of safety and justice, OJP is supporting community-based organizations as invaluable partners in public safety and ensuring that people and institutions with deep roots in their communities play a meaningful role. Read her blog [ [link removed] ] about steps OJP is taking to bring its new mission to life.




Criminal Justice Awards [ [link removed] ]

*Excellence in the Field of Criminal Justice Awards*

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Justice Assistance Act of 1984 that established BJA. As part of the anniversary, BJA invites you to nominate individuals, teams, organizations, and agencies for the "Excellence in the Field of Criminal Justice Awards [ [link removed] ]". These awards recognize outstanding innovations and significant contributions to our nation's criminal justice system. Award nominations are due by Sunday, July 21, 2024.






Pride Month [ [link removed] ]

*OJP Celebrates Pride Month*

Everyone—no matter what you look like or who you love—deserves to be treated with dignity and feel safe. Learn more about BJA programs [ [link removed] ] that address and prevent hate crimes.

View OVC's Responding to Transgender Victims of Sexual Assault [ [link removed] ] e-publication offering practical tools to promote understanding and support of transgender victims.




NIJ Conference24 [ [link removed] ]

*NIJ 2024 National Research Conference*

Registration is now open to attend the 2024 National Research Conference [ [link removed] ], 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. 






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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

* Deadlines Extended:
* Community-based Approaches to Prevent and Address Hate Crime [ [link removed] ] | BJA
New Grants.gov deadline 6/25/2024 and New JustGrants deadline 7/2/2024

* New Funding Opportunities:
* Expanding Access to Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations [ [link removed] ] | OVC
Deadline Grants.gov 7/8/2024 and JustGrants 7/22/2024
* Field-Generated Solicitation: Increasing Options and Expanding Access for
Victims of Crime [ [link removed] ] | OVC
Deadline Grants.gov 7/15/2024 and JustGrants 7/22/2024
* Economic, High-Technology, White Collar, and Internet Crime Prevention National Training and Technical Assistance Program [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 7/17/2024 and JustGrants 7/24/2024
* Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 7/17/2024 and JustGrants 7/24/2024
* National Ashanti Alert Network Training and Technical Assistance Program [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 7/17/2024 and JustGrants 7/24/2024
* Child Victimization and Juvenile Justice Prosecution Training and Technical
Assistance Program [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
Deadline Grants.gov 7/18/2024 and JustGrants 8/5/2024
* Title II Formula Grants Program [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
Deadline Grants.gov 7/23/2024 and JustGrants 8/5/2024
* Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Training and Technical Assistance Program [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 7/30/2024 and JustGrants 8/6/2024

* See the Funding Resource Center for Opportunities & Awards [ [link removed] ], Applicant Resources [ [link removed] ], and Recipient Resources [ [link removed] ] | OJP
* Subscribe to Funding News [ [link removed] ] for weekly funding announcements and tips | OJP


* June Weekly Training Webinars [ [link removed] ] are available:
* Entity Management [ [link removed] ]
* Application Submission [ [link removed] ]
* Grant Award Acceptance [ [link removed] ]
* Post-Award Management [ [link removed] ]

* **DOJ Grant Application Process Overview
**Want to apply for Department of Justice (DOJ) funding? This video [ [link removed] ] provides a quick overview of the grant application process and where to find assistance.





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EVENTS & WEBINARS

* Who are the Girls and Gender-Expansive Young People: Understanding the Data [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
6/17/2024 | 12 p.m. ET
* Field-Generated Solicitation: Increasing Options and Expanding Access for Victims of Crime
Pre-Application Webinar [ [link removed] ] | OVC
6/17/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
* STOP School-Based CVI Approaches: Collaborations to Increase Parent/Family
Engagement [ [link removed] ] | BJA
6/18/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
* Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth and the Juvenile Justice System: Raising Awareness for Juvenile Prosecutors [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
6/18/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
* Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative [ [link removed] ] | BJA
6/18/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
* Meeting the Basic Needs of Crime Victims in Underserved Communities Webinar 1 [ [link removed] ] | OVC
6/18/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
* Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law EnforcementAgencies Solicitation [ [link removed] ] | BJA
6/20/2024 | 1 p.m. ET
* Title II Formula Grants Program Solicitation Webinar [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
6/20/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
* Meeting the Basic Needs of Crime Victims in Underserved Communities Webinar 2 [ [link removed] ] | OVC
6/20/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
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Elder Justice Initiative: Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator Training [ [link removed] ] | OVC
6/24/2024 | 12 p.m. ET


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Elder Justice Initiative: Current State of Knowledge Regarding Fraud and Abuse Committed by Guardians or Conservators [ [link removed] ] | OVC
6/25/2024 | 12 p.m. ET


* Girls of Color, Sexual Abuse, and Justice-System Involvement [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
6/25/2024 | 12 p.m. ET
* Ask the Expert: Community Response and Its Place in the Crisis Continuum [ [link removed] ] | BJA
6/25/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
* Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant and Substance Use Program Overdose Fatality Review Training and Technical Assistance Solicitation Webinar [ [link removed] ] | BJA
6/27/2024 | 1 p.m. ET
* Child Victimization and Juvenile Justice Prosecution Training and Technical Assistance Program Solicitation Webinar [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
7/3/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
* See Justice Events [ [link removed] ] for additional upcoming resources | OJP





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PUBLICATIONS

* Detecting Drugs in Hair: Is It Drug Use or Environmental Contamination? [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* FY 2022 Report for Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization of 2022 Women in
Federal Incarceration [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* Indigenous Ways of Knowing Tribal-Based Practices [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Jails Report Series: Preliminary Data Release (2023) [ [link removed] ] | BJS
* Listen to: Today in Juvenile Justice: Administrator Update, May 29, 2024 [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Mission in Action: OJP Focuses on Community as Co-Producer of Safety and Justice [ [link removed] ] | OJP
* New Screening Method to Detect Drugs and Poisons Postmortem [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* PREA Data Collection Activities, 2023 [ [link removed] ] | BJS
* Restoring Promise: Positive research results from a program that aims to transform
correctional culture [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* Additional publications [ [link removed] ] | OJP





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*CAREER OPPORTUNITIES*

* Public Affairs Specialist (Digital Communications Manager) [ [link removed] ] | BJS
Open: 6/10/2024 to 6/20/2024
* Statistician (Confidentiality Officer) [ [link removed] ] | BJS
Open: 6/5/2024 to 7/8/2024
* OJP is hiring: Learn about other open positions [ [link removed] ] | OJP





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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

BJA Hate Crimes Training [ [link removed] ]

The Hate Crimes Training and Technical Assistance Program [ [link removed] ], funded by BJA, is a crucial OJP initiative aimed at enhancing the nation's capacity to combat hate crimes. It offers resources, technical assistance and project management guidance to law enforcement, community organizations and grant recipients of the Shepard-Byrd and Community-based Hate Crimes Programs. Launched in 2021, the Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes Program [ [link removed] ] provides training, outreach and education to help agencies and community organizations prevent, investigate and prosecute hate crimes and assist victims.

Hate crimes are criminal acts motivated by some form of bias against a victim's race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or disability.

BJA's Hate Crimes Training and Technical Assistance Program provides invaluable resources for those dedicated to combating hate crimes nationwide. Funding and assistance for this specialized training will foster greater community collaboration and create safer, more equitable communities. The current grant solicitations [ [link removed] ] for BJA’s hate crimes programming reflect OJP's commitment to ensuring justice for all victims of hate crimes.







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DID YOU KNOW?

Bulletproof Vest Partnership [ [link removed] ]

"*On June 16, 1998, President Bill Clinton signed the *"*"Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act" [ [link removed] ]" to provide federal grants to states and localities for the purchase of bulletproof vests for law enforcement officers." *

*"Since 1999, the ""Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership" [ [link removed] ]" – administered by BJA – has provided funding to help law enforcement agencies purchase more than 1.5 million body armor vests." *







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