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September 15, 2024 - Vol. 30, Issue 18
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A MESSAGE FROM ACTING ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRENT J. COHEN

As we enter fall, we recognize several significant milestones in our mission to create safer and more just communities across America. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, which established our Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. We're also celebrating 40 years of the Bureau of Justice Assistance and four decades since the passage of the Victims of Crime Act, which created the Crime Victims Fund that is managed by our Office for Victims of Crime and that supports thousands of local victim assistance programs nationwide.

Recently, I had the privilege of joining Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco and Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Ben Mizer at an event commemorating another significant anniversary—30 years since the passage of the landmark Violence Against Women Act. This groundbreaking legislation was born from the tireless advocacy of survivors of gender-based violence, whose voices provided the impetus for change.

Over the years, OJP has worked closely with the Office on Violence Against Women to support survivor services and advance the cause of justice for victims of gender-based violence. We continue to honor the spirit of VAWA by elevating survivor voices in our policy and program decisions, ensuring that those with lived experience guide our efforts to create lasting change.

Brent Cohen [ [link removed] ]

As we reflect on these anniversaries, we're reminded of the progress we've made and the work that lies ahead.

In this issue, you'll find information on the 2024 OJJDP National Conference, new funding opportunities and resources for Recovery Month 2024.

As always, we welcome your feedback and appreciate your interest in the work of OJP.



*Brent J. Cohen
*Acting Assistant Attorney General






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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS





Recovery Month [ [link removed] ]

***Recovery Month 2024
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Visit our Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program website [ [link removed] ] to read uplifting stories of those who have started down the difficult road of recovery from substance use, to learn about dedicated individuals who offer support, and to discover Recovery Month resources and events. 

 




2024 OJJDP National Conference [ [link removed] ]

**2024 OJJDP National Conference on Youth Justice: Shaping the Next 50 Years**

Join the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for three days of inspiration, innovation, and connection at the 2024 OJJDP National Conference on Youth Justice [ [link removed] ] November 19 - 21, 2024 in Washington, DC.
OJJDP's first in-person conference since 2011 will bring together youth and families, grantees, leading researchers, practitioners, and other stakeholders from across the U.S. who are working to transform juvenile justice.






Gerald Ford [ [link removed] ]

**The history of the 1974 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act**

Discover how a landmark federal law [ [link removed] ] transformed the juvenile justice system, ensuring better protections and opportunities for youth across the nation.




National Indian Nations Conference [ [link removed] ]

*Register for the 18th National Indian Nations Conference*

OVC is pleased to announce that registration for the 18th National Indian Nations Conference is now open [ [link removed] ]! The conference will be held December 10–13, 2024, at the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation in Palm Springs, California.






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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

* New Funding Opportunities:
* Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program —
State Solicitation [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 10/10/2024 and JustGrants 10/17/2024
* Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program —
Local Solicitation [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 10/16/2024 and JustGrants 10/22/2024

* Opportunities Closing Soon:
* Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 9/18/2024 and JustGrants 9/25/2024

* 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
* September 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] ]

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***What To Expect After Submitting Your OJP Application for Funding
***Most OJP funding awards will be announced by September 30. 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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EVENTS & WEBINARS

* NIJ 2024 Research Conference [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
9/16/2024 – 9/18/2024 | Pittsburgh, PA
* Better Together: The Power of Mothers and Families to Improve Reentry Outcomes [ [link removed] ] | BJA
9/17/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
* Using Data to Analyze Overtime Use and Optimize Staffing: D.C. DOC's Approach to
Continuous Learning [ [link removed] ] | BJA
9/18/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
* 2024 NIJ Forensic Science Graduate Research Symposium [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
9/19/2024 | 1 p.m. ET
* Part 200 Uniform Requirements: Office of Justice Programs Q&A Session [ [link removed] ] | OJP
10/8/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
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Recognizing Trauma in Older Adults and Adopting Trauma-Informed Principles: Implications
for Law Enforcement [ [link removed] ] | OVC
10/10/2024 | 12 p.m. ET


* Part 200 Uniform Requirements: Office of Justice Programs Q&A Session [ [link removed] ] |OJP
10/15/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
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Utilizing Decision-Making Capacity Assessments in Criminal Cases [ [link removed] ] | OVC
11/14/2024 | 12 p.m. ET


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2024 OJJDP National Conference [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
11/19/2024 – 11/21/2024 | Washington, DC


* Webinar recording now available: Expert Q&A: Providing Trauma-Informed Supervision [ [link removed] ] | OVC
* See Justice Events [ [link removed] ] for additional upcoming resources | OJP [ [link removed] ]





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PUBLICATIONS

* 2023 Review and Validation of the Federal Bureau of Prison Needs Assessment System [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* Alternative Traffic Enforcement: Identifying Areas for Future Research [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* Improving Sexual Assault Kit Outcomes [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* In Perspective: An Overview of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* NIJ Journal Issue 286: Victims of Crime [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Cases in Federal
Courts, 2012–2022 [ [link removed] ] | BJS
* Undocumented Immigrant Offending Rate Lower Than U.S.-Born Citizen Rate [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
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Video: OJJDP Administrator Marks JJDPA's 50th Anniversary [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP


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Violent Victimization Unchanged Year Over Year and at Prepandemic Levels [ [link removed] ] | BJS


* Additional publications [ [link removed] ] | OJP





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*CAREER OPPORTUNITIES*

* Senior Research and Evaluation Advisor [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
Open: 8/29/2024 to 9/16/2024
* Grants Management Specialist [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Open: 8/29/2024 to 9/17/2024
* Grants Management Specialist [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
Open: 9/13/2024 to 9/23/2024
* OJP is hiring: Learn about other open positions [ [link removed] ] | OJP





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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

*NIJ Helps to Enhance Research Capacity at John Jay College of Criminal Justice*

NIJ

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we proudly highlight a new initiative led by John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a designated Minority Serving Institution (MSI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Recently, OJP’s National Institute of Justice awarded John Jay College a $1 million grant to establish the NIJ’s Center for Enhancing Research Capacity at MSIs. This grant award reflects a commitment of NIJ to support research capacity building and innovation at MSIs.

The newly established NIJ Center addresses critical challenges faced by MSIs, including underfunding in research and development (R&D) that limits their ability to drive innovation and contribute to critical societal issues. With its mission to bolster MSIs' research competitiveness, increase funding opportunities, and expand the network of MSI researchers dedicated to criminal and juvenile justice, the Center is set to transform the research landscape.

Through this grant, John Jay College will spearhead initiatives that aim to elevate MSIs into thriving centers of research excellence and innovation. These efforts will ensure that MSIs have a meaningful role in shaping policy, advancing justice, and driving societal progress with diverse scholarly contributions. As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the importance of such investments in supporting MSIs, honoring their pivotal role in shaping the future of justice and equity across the nation.







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FROM THE VAULT

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*"On September 22, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Law Enforcement Assistance Act, creating the Office of Law Enforcement Assistance – an early predecessor of OJP."*

*"The Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 1965 empowered the Attorney General to award federal grants for projects and trainings that improved the capabilities of state and local law enforcement agencies."*



*"OLEA would provide funding for law enforcement and criminal justice programs until 1968 when it was replaced by the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration [ [link removed] ]."*






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