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August 1, 2024 - Vol. 30, Issue 15
Twice monthly highlights from the Office of Justice Programs




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* INTERN SPOTLIGHT [ #spotlight ]
* FROM THE VAULT [ #didyouknow ]





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A MESSAGE FROM ACTING ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRENT J. COHEN

I am pleased to introduce this edition of the Justice Programs News & Funding newsletter and especially honored to step into the role of Acting Assistant Attorney General. I had the privilege of working side by side with former Assistant Attorney General Amy L. Solomon during the majority of her tenure, first as Chief of Staff and then as Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and I am committed to continuing OJP's vital work to advance community safety, build community trust and strengthen the community’s role as co-producer of safety and justice.

My prior work in local government and the nonprofit sector have shaped and reinforced my belief in the power of community-based, evidence-informed approaches. I believe we are best served as a society by a comprehensive strategy that advances public safety and opens the door to opportunity and positive change.

This is my second time at OJP, having served as a senior advisor to the Assistant Attorney General during the Obama Administration, and I have seen the tremendous value of OJP’s partnerships with leaders in the field. As an agency, we benefit enormously from the insights and perspectives of experts in criminal and juvenile justice, and I am more convinced than ever of the importance of the collaborative relationship between OJP and our community stakeholders.

As we move ahead, we’ll remain focused on addressing critical issues such as further reducing crime and disparities in the justice system, interrupting cycles of trauma and victimization, and expanding opportunities for justice-involved youth and adults. We'll also continue to ensure our work is embedded in a culture of research and science, and informed by the insights and expertise of those who have lived experience with the justice system.

Brent Cohen [ [link removed] ]

This issue of the newsletter showcases a number of new resources to support community safety and justice, including work promoting education in federal prisons, a focus on scholarly research being undertaken by law enforcement professionals and a new white paper describing OJP's work to help reimagine justice in America.

I look forward to working alongside each of you as we make meaningful strides towards our vision of safe and just communities for all.



*Brent J. Cohen
*Acting Assistant Attorney General






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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS





Square One Project [ [link removed] ]

*Reimagining Justice at Justice*

A new white paper tells the story [ [link removed] ] of OJP's groundbreaking work under the Biden-Harris Administration, with a new blueprint that unleashes bold programs and an innovative approach to investing in community-based programs and other interventions designed to make positive change for the people they serve. 




LEADS [ [link removed] ]

*Celebrating Ten Years of LEADS*

For the past decade, the NIJ Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science Scholars Program [ [link removed] ] has built a community of research-minded police professionals who are committed to promoting evidence-based practices in policing. 






Cohen Solomon [ [link removed] ]

**Highlighting Three Years of OJP Achievements**

Discover the achievements over the past three years [ [link removed] ], reshaping community engagement and justice initiatives at OJP.




Solomon Blog [ [link removed] ]

*The Time is Now: Seizing a Transformational Moment in Correctional Education*

Inside a federal prison in Michigan [ [link removed] ], students are seizing new educational opportunities, transforming their futures and reshaping their community.






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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

* Deadline Extended:
* Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Demonstration Program: Implementing the Juvenile Facility Standards [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
New JustGrants deadline: 8/5/2024

* 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


* August 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

* Building and Improving Relationships between Youth and Law Enforcement: Strategies for Effective Programs and Collaborations [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
8/5/2024 – 8/6/2024 | 11:15 a.m. ET
* National Conference of State Legislatures Legislative Summit [ [link removed] ] | OJP
8/5/2024 – 8/7/2024 | Louisville, KY
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Modeling the Culture: Impact and Influence [ [link removed] ] | BJA
8/6/2024 | 2 p.m. ET


* OVC From the Director's Desk [ [link removed] ] | OVC
8/7/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
* 36th Annual Crimes Against Children Conference [ [link removed] ] | OJP/SMART
8/11/2024 – 8/15/2024 | Dallas, TX
* Expert Q&A: Providing Trauma-Informed Supervision [ [link removed] ] | OVC
8/14/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
* Multidisciplinary Team Facilitator Peer Forums [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
8/15/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
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Elder Justice Initiative webinar recordings now available: Current State of Knowledge Regarding Fraud and Abuse Committed by Guardians or Conservators [ [link removed] ] and Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator Training [ [link removed] ] | OVC


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





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PUBLICATIONS

* The AMBER Advocate, Issue 3 2024 [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Data Snapshots:
* Characteristics of Cases Judicially Waived from Juvenile Court to
Criminal Court [ [link removed] ] | NIJ/OJJDP
* Highlights from the 2022 Juvenile Residential Facility Census [ [link removed] ] | NIJ/OJJDP

* Five Things About Youth and Delinquency [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, 2023 [ [link removed] ] | BJS
* Listen to:
* [ [link removed] ]Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center Team Talk [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Today in Juvenile Justice: Administrator Update, July 24, 2024 [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP

* NIJ Announces Investment to Enhance Research at Minority-Serving Institutions [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan Op-Ed: Treat Kids as Kids: A Modern Approach to EnsuringSafe Communities [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* OJJDP Launches JJDPA 50th Anniversary Social Media Toolkit [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* OJJDP News @ a Glance, July 2024 [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* OVC Funding 1st Victim Advocacy Corps [ [link removed] ] | OVC
* Public comments requested on the Reinstatement, With Change, of a Previously
Approved Collection: 2024 Law Enforcement Management and Administrative
Statistics (LEMAS) Survey [ [link removed] ] | BJS
* Remarks as Prepared for Delivery From OVC Director Kristina Rose: NOVA’s 50th Annual
Training Event [ [link removed] ] | OVC
* Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2023 [ [link removed] ] | BJS
* Research Spotlight Shows Broad Impact of COVID-19 on Juvenile Court Caseload [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Tribal Crime Data Collection Activities, 2024 [ [link removed] ] | BJS
* Uniform Crime Reporting Program Data Series, 2022 [ [link removed] ] | BJS
* Watch: OJJDP's Teleconference Series [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Additional publications [ [link removed] ] | OJP





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*CAREER OPPORTUNITIES*

* Grants Management Specialist [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
Open: 7/29/2024 to 8/8/2024
* Grants Management Specialist (Treatment and Recovery Financing) [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Open: 7/30/2024 to 8/9/2024
* Social Science Research Analyst [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
Open: 7/30/2024 to 8/13/2024
* OJP is hiring: Learn about other open positions [ [link removed] ] | OJP





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INTERN SPOTLIGHT
Advocating for Invisible Disabilities at OJP's Office for Civil Rights

National Intern Day [ [link removed] ]

Cara Shanahan is a third-year law student working as a legal intern for the Office of Justice Programs, Office for Civil Rights, where she reviews civil rights complaints for compliance with anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. On National Intern Day, which was celebrated a week ago, Cara reflected on her transformative internship [ [link removed] ]. Her journey to this role is rooted in her personal experience with a disability, an experience that has uniquely prepared her for the work she does today.



Her introduction to oral advocacy did not come in a courtroom or law school but in the halls of a children's hospital. At eight years old, she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease―a debilitating condition invisible to others. She often rehearsed explanations for her condition and learned to tailor her explanations to different audiences, developing a sense of how to appear credible.

Her struggle for accommodations reflects a broader unfamiliarity that hinders access to educational and work opportunities for those with invisible illnesses. The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act mandate that public entities, employers, and other actors provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access. These laws are crucial, but their effectiveness hinges on proper enforcement.

This is where the dedicated enforcement work of OCR becomes indispensable. OCR ensures that all qualified individuals with disabilities receive the protections promised by the ADA and Section 504. Often, complainants are denied accommodations not because of insufficient medical documentation or unclear explanations but because their conditions and needs are misunderstood.

Cara's work is deeply personal. She shared, "I feel privileged to contribute to the pursuit of equal protection for every disabled individual, irrespective of the visibility of their challenges. I celebrate not only my role at OCR but also the broader mission of advocating for and enforcing the rights of those with disabilities."






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FROM THE VAULT

Amber Alert [ [link removed] ]

"*From August 3-5, 2003, OJP sponsored the first National Training Conference on AMBER Alert. Held in Dallas, the conference brought together teams from every state to receive training, develop state and local AMBER Alert plans and share best practices. It also marked the launch of the national AMBER Alert website [ [link removed] ].*"



"*AMBER Alerts first started in Texas following the murder of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman in 1996 before spreading to other states in the following years. As of Dec. 31, 2023, 1,200 children have been successfully recovered [ [link removed] ] through the AMBER Alert system. *"






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