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July 15, 2024 - Vol. 30, Issue 14
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* FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES [ #funding ]
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* PUBLICATIONS [ #publications ]



* CAREERS [ #careers ]
* PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT [ #spotlight ]
* FROM THE VAULT [ #didyouknow ]





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A MESSAGE FROM SMART OFFICE DIRECTOR HELENA HEATH

As we approach the 18th anniversary of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, we honor the memory of Adam Walsh and other victims [ [link removed] ] and lift up the extraordinary work his family and so many dedicated professionals have done to enhance public safety across our nation. The AWA, born from tragedy, has become a significant tool in our efforts to protect the public from sexual exploitation and abuse.

The Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, a key component of the AWA, has been particularly transformative for tribal communities. By empowering tribes to implement robust sex offender registration and notification systems, SORNA has significantly enhanced public safety in Indian country. To date, 137 tribes have substantially implemented SORNA, alongside 18 states and four U.S. territories.

Created by the AWA, the SMART Office plays a crucial role in this success, providing tribes with essential funding, training and technical assistance. Our support enables tribal law enforcement and community leaders to access vital information and participate in national criminal justice information sharing systems, strengthening their ability to protect vulnerable populations.

Since becoming the Director in January 2023, I've witnessed firsthand the dedication of the SMART Office team and the remarkable progress made by tribal communities in implementing SORNA. Together, we are ensuring the SORNA standards and protections reach every community in the nation. 

Helena Heath SMART [ [link removed] ]

SORNA continues to yield significant public safety benefits, reinforcing the Justice Department's commitment to safeguarding our communities and continuing the legacy of advocacy started by the families commemorated in the Adam Walsh Act.

As you read this edition of the newsletter to find out about activities across the Office of Justice Programs, I hope you will take time to visit the SMART Office website [ [link removed] ] to learn more about the work we are doing to protect America's communities.



*Helena Heath
*Director
Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering and Tracking






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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS





BJS Student Expo [ [link removed] ]

**BJS Student Expo Showcase**

Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply [ [link removed] ] for a chance to demonstrate their work and collaborate with BJS statisticians and other experts in criminal justice and statistics, working with one of BJS's many data collections [ [link removed] ].
Submissions are due by* July 31, 2024*.
 




Medal of Valor 2024 [ [link removed] ]

*Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor*

BJA administers the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor [ [link removed] ], the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer. Public safety officers (firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency services officers) who serve at the federal, state, local, and tribal levels may be nominated for the Medal of Valor.
Submit nominations by *July 31, 2024*.






World Day Against Trafficking in Persons [ [link removed] ]

*World Day Against Trafficking in Persons*

OVC is the largest federal funder of services for human trafficking victims in the Nation. During Fiscal Year 2023, OVC human trafficking grantees reported supporting nearly 11,000 individuals who sought services for the first time from their programs. Learn about OVC efforts [ [link removed] ] to ensure that all victims of human trafficking have access to services.




OJJDP 50th [ [link removed] ]

*OJJDP Celebrates 50 Years of **the JJDPA*

OJJDP marks the 50th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act [ [link removed] ], with the year-long observance *"Looking Back, Moving Forward: Celebrating 50 Years of the JJDPA"*. Throughout 2024, the Office will observe the Act's golden anniversary with several events, culminating with the National Conference on Youth Justice in November.






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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

* Deadlines Extended:
* Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program [ [link removed] ] | BJA
New Grants.gov deadline: 7/25/2024 | New JustGrants deadline: 8/1/2024

* New Funding Opportunities:
* Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Training, Technical Assistance,
and Subgrants Program [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
Deadline Grants.gov 8/1/2024 and JustGrants 8/15/2024
* Keep Young Athletes Safe [ [link removed] ] | SMART
Deadline Grants.gov 8/9/2024 and JustGrants 8/26/2024
* Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
Deadline Grants.gov 8/12/2024 and JustGrants 8/26/2024
* Project Safe Neighborhoods Formula Grant Program [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 8/21/2024 and JustGrants 8/26/2024
* Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) National Law Enforcement Survivor Support
and National Firefighter and First Responder Survivor Support Programs Competitive
Grant Solicitation [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 9/4/2024 and JustGrants 9/9/2024

* 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


* July 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

* Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program Solicitation Webinar [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
7/16/2024 | 4 p.m. ET
* 2024 Virtual Summit: Fundamentals of Mass Violence Preparedness, Response,
Recovery, & Resilience [ [link removed] ] | OVC
7/17/2024 | 9 a.m. ET
* Quarterly Community Collaboration Call – Mental Health and LGBTQ2S+ Youth [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
7/17/2024 | 12 p.m. ET
* Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Training, Technical Assistance, and Subgrants
Program Solicitation Webinar [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
7/17/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
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Vital Subjects - Empowering Victims & Victim Service Providers: Navigating Media Pressureand Safeguarding Privacy [ [link removed] ] | OVC
7/17/2024 | 2 p.m. ET


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Crime Data in Rural Communities: What's Out There and How Can I Use It? [ [link removed] ] | BJA
7/18/2024 | 2 p.m. ET


* National Initiatives: Law Enforcement Training and Technical Assistance [ [link removed] ] | BJA
7/18/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
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OJJDP's Continuum of Care: An Effective Framework for Youth Safety, Accountability and
Justice Approach [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
7/22/2024 | 1 p.m. ET


* Today in Juvenile Justice: Administrator Update [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
7/24/2024 | 1 p.m. ET
* The Civil Rights Movement - Celebrating 60 Years of the Civil Rights Act: Getting Youth
Involved [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
7/25/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
* Modeling the Culture: Impact and Influence [ [link removed] ] | BJA
7/30/2024 | 10 a.m. ET
* OVC From the Director's Desk [ [link removed] ] | OVC
8/7/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
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Webinar recording now available: Expert Q&A: Working Effectively with LGBTQI+ Youth
Victims of Crime [ [link removed] ] | OVC


* See Justice Events [ [link removed] ] for additional upcoming resources | OJP





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PUBLICATIONS

* Answering the Call Podcast: Speaking the Language [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Data Snapshot Reveals Alarming Depression Rates Among Youth [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Death Investigation: A Guide for the Scene Investigator [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* Fact Sheet: Second Chance Act Improving Adult and Youth Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry [ [link removed] ] | BJA
* Improving Assault Victim Contact: From Evidence to Action [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* The JJDPA's 50th Anniversary Is an Opportunity To Transform the Juvenile Justice System [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Just Science Podcasts:
* Just Increasing Access To Drug-Checking Services [ [link removed] ] | BJA/NIJ
* Just Rapidly Identifying Drugs Involved in Suspected Overdoses [ [link removed] ] | BJA/NIJ

* Justice Today Podcast: Redesigning Life in U.S. Prisons [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* Listen to the From the Director's Desk [ [link removed] ] July briefing | OVC
* Public comments requested on the currently approved data collection on state correctional
systems [ [link removed] ] | BJS
* Sexual Victimization Reported by Adult Correctional Authorities, 2019-2020 – Statistical
Tables [ [link removed] ] | BJS
* Youth Risk for Violent Victimization and Homicide Has Grown, Crime Trends Show [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Additional publications [ [link removed] ] | OJP





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*CAREER OPPORTUNITIES*

* Grants Management Specialist (Criminal Justice/Statistics) [ [link removed] ] | BJS
Open: 6/28/2024 to 7/15/2024
* Grants Management Specialist [ [link removed] ] | OVC
Open: 7/2/2024 to 7/15/2024
* Grants Management Specialist [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
Open: 7/3/2024 to 7/15/2024
* Visual Information Specialist [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Open: 7/5/2024 to 7/15/2024
* OJP is hiring: Learn about other open positions [ [link removed] ] | OJP





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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

NIJ LEADS [ [link removed] ]

As the Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science Scholars Program [ [link removed] ] celebrates its 10th anniversary, OJP's National Institute of Justice [ [link removed] ] reflects on a decade of empowering law enforcement professionals with research and evidence-based policing. Established in 2014 through a partnership between NIJ and the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the LEADS Scholars Program bolsters research capabilities for mid-career law enforcement officers, integrating science into law enforcement policies and practices.



One standout participant in the LEADS Scholars Program is Eve Stephens, Chief of Police for the University of Texas at Austin. Drawn to the program by its emphasis on evidence-based practices, Stephens sought to connect with other professionals equally committed to leaving the law enforcement profession better than when they started. She recognized the value of applying scientific methods and data-driven techniques to the challenges faced by law enforcement and community policing.

"The program has been transformative for my career," Stephens shared. "It gave me the tools and knowledge to integrate research into daily operations, leading to more effective and efficient policing strategies marked by proven research. The network of like-minded professionals I've connected with through this program has been invaluable."

As the first female Asian American police chief at the University of Texas Police Department, Stephens' experience is a exemplifies the program's impact on individual participants and the law enforcement community.

The LEADS Program has not only enhanced public safety and improved community relations but also fostered innovation by shaping the future of policing and instilling confidence in law enforcement's future.






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FROM THE VAULT

Adam Walsh Act [ [link removed] ]

*"President George W. Bush signed the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act on July 27, 2006."*

*"The Adam Walsh Act created the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking within OJP. The SMART [ [link removed] ] Office helps states, tribes and territories implement the sex offender registration and notification provisions of the AWA."*







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