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October 15, 2024 - Vol. 30, Issue 20
Twice monthly highlights from the Office of Justice Programs




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A MESSAGE FROM ACTING ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRENT J. COHEN

This month, we've been honoring important milestones and reflecting upon decades of enduring dedication to advancing justice and community safety.

Earlier this month, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of our Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, we were joined by past OJJDP administrators from the 1970s onwards, who shared stories and painted a vivid picture of our progress in supporting youth and improving juvenile justice systems.

October 12th marked another significant date—the 40th anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act [ [link removed] ]. VOCA established the Crime Victims Fund, which has been crucial for supporting local victim assistance programs and victim compensation programs in every state and territory and the District of Columbia. The anniversary provided an opportunity to reflect upon the countless lives that this program has touched over four decades.

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October is also Youth Justice Action Month [ [link removed] ], which calls upon us to better serve and support young people who come into contact with the justice system. I'm proud of OJJDP's ongoing efforts to amplify youth voices and create opportunities for every young person to thrive.

This newsletter includes more information on these anniversaries, plus updates on our latest funding news, upcoming events and new publications. There's a lot going on at OJP, all aimed at creating safer, fairer communities.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we strive to make more progress and positive change.



*Brent J. Cohen
*Acting Assistant Attorney General






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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS





Cybersecurity Awareness Month [ [link removed] ]

*Cybersecurity Awareness Month:
Learn, Act, Protect*

Cybersecurity Awareness Month [ [link removed] ] is an important time to highlight best practices for staying safe online. Protecting your data and personal information has never been more crucial. OJP encourage everyone to take steps to be protected and to prevent cybercrimes. Join us in recognizing Cybersecurity Awareness Month and stay vigilant online.




VOCA [ [link removed] ]

*Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act*

In recognition of the 40th Anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) [ [link removed] ], the Office for Victims of Crime has compiled a toolkit of resources about the history of VOCA, the Crime Victims Fund (CVF), the programs it supports, and its important role in the lives of victims and survivors of crime.






Youth Justice Action Month [ [link removed] ]

*Youth Justice Action Month 2024*

This Youth Justice Action Month [ [link removed] ], OJP is committed to creating a fair and just system for all youth. Learn more about the OJJDP's [ [link removed] ] programs that support positive change for young people.

 




BJS Student Research Expo [ [link removed] ]

*BJS Student Research Expo*

Join BJS's Student Research Expo webinar [ [link removed] ] featuring postsecondary students from universities across the United States. This event will showcase student research using BJS data [ [link removed] ] and select other sources.






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FUNDING NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES

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We encourage grantees to showcase the impact your organization has made in your community by sharing your stories and best practices [ [link removed] ] to help amplify how your organization helps create safe and just communities | OJP


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Award Announcement: Justice Department Awards $4B to Support Community Safety [ [link removed] ] | OJP


* 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
* October 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
***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

* JJDPA Master Class: 50 Years of Shaping Juvenile Justice [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
10/17/2024 | 1 p.m. ET
* International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference and Exposition [ [link removed] ] | OJP
10/19/2024 - 10/22/2024 | Boston, MA
* Protecting the Mind Behind the Badge: The Role of Psychological Safety in Officer Retention and Wellness [ [link removed] ] | BJA
10/24/2024 | 10 a.m. ET
* Expanding Public Access to NIJ-Funded Research [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
10/25/2024 | 1 p.m. ET
* BJS Student Research Expo [ [link removed] ] | BJS
10/29/2024 | 1 p.m. ET
* Restorative Justice, Neurodiversity, and Mental Health in the Criminal Legal System [ [link removed] ] | BJA
11/1/2024 | 3 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


* OVC From the Director's Desk [ [link removed] ] | OVC
11/14/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
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2024 OJJDP National Conference [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
11/19/2024 – 11/21/2024 | Washington, DC


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





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PUBLICATIONS

* A Guide to Applying Youth Voice: Tips to Implement Youth Voice Through a Youth Advisory
Council [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Contacts Between Police and the Public, 2022 [ [link removed] ] | BJS
* Delinquency Cases in Juvenile Court, 2021 [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Fact Sheet: Programs That Support Law Enforcement [ [link removed] ] | BJA
* Listen to: From the Director's Desk [ [link removed] ] October briefing | OVC
* Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Processing of Delinquency Cases, 2005-2022 [ [link removed] ] | NIJ/OJJDP 
* Trends and Characteristics of Delinquency Cases Handled in Juvenile Court, 2022 [ [link removed] ] | NIJ/OJJDP
* Video: Amplifying Youth Perspectives: Launching the NMRC's Elevating Youth Voice
Guide [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Additional publications [ [link removed] ] | OJP





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*CAREER OPPORTUNITIES*

* Visual Information Specialist [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
Open: 10/4/2024 to 10/16/2024
* Supervisory Grants Management Specialist [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
Open: 10/8/2024 to 10/22/2024
* OJP is hiring: Learn about other open positions [ [link removed] ] | OJP





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FROM THE VAULT

BJA Historical Timeline [ [link removed] ]

"*The Justice Assistance Act was enacted on October 12, 1984, creating both the Office of Justice Programs and the Bureau of Justice Assistance.  *"

"*OJP replaced its predecessor agency, the Office of Justice Assistance, Research and Statistics. Led by an Assistant Attorney General, OJP provides staff support and coordinates the work of NIJ, OJJDP, BJA, BJS, and later, SMART.*"



"*The newly created BJA administers financial and technical assistance to improve state and local criminal justice systems. Initiatives such as the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program, the Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Program, and the Regional Information Sharing Systems Program are placed under BJA administration. *"






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