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December 1, 2024 - Vol. 30, Issue 23
Twice monthly highlights from the Office of Justice Programs




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* FUNDING NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES [ #funding ]
* EVENTS & WEBINARS [ #events ]
* PUBLICATIONS [ #publications ]



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





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A MESSAGE FROM ACTING ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRENT J. COHEN

Last month, OJP hosted a forum focused on the epidemic of missing or murdered Black women and girls [ [link removed] ], bringing together survivors, advocates, journalists and government leaders to raise awareness of and build solutions to this ongoing crisis [ [link removed] ]. We were honored and humbled to hear directly from families of the missing or murdered, who have turned their incredible pain into advocacy for change.

Their experiences were a call-to-action for us all: we must do more to seek justice for and stem the tide of violence against Black women and girls. While the Justice Department has expanded its efforts through NamUs [ [link removed] ], the Ashanti Alert [ [link removed] ] and Amber Alert [ [link removed] ] programs, and other resources [ [link removed] ], the forum made clear that real, lasting change requires sustained commitment and coordination across all levels of government and community.

We closed out November with the National Conference on Youth Justice [ [link removed] ], our first such gathering in 13 years and the capstone of our yearlong celebration of the 50-year anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act [ [link removed] ]. What made this conference so special was the direct involvement of young leaders in every element of the program, helping to ground every discussion in the perspectives and needs of our nation's young people.

Through OJJDP's Continuum of Care framework [ [link removed] ] and over $430 million [ [link removed] ] in funding this year, we're working to ensure that every young person has the support they need to thrive. At this pivotal moment for the field, now is the time to insist on a developmentally appropriate juvenile justice system that supports and empowers our kids to lead lives that are free from crime and violence.

Brent Cohen [ [link removed] ]

This edition of the newsletter shares key takeaways from both events, along with new training opportunities and research findings to help strengthen your work in communities.

Your continued efforts to build a safer, more just nation are seen and appreciated.



*Brent J. Cohen
*Acting Assistant Attorney General






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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS





Safe Communities [ [link removed] ]

*Shining a Light on the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Black Women and Girls in the United States*

Black women make up over a third of missing persons cases in America, yet their stories often go untold. Read Blog Post [ [link removed] ].




OJJDP National Conference on Youth Justice [ [link removed] ]

*OJJDP National Conference on Youth Justice*

Acting Assistant Attorney General Brent Cohen spoke during OJJDP's National Conference on Youth Justice [ [link removed] ], touching on the accomplishments achieved while acknowledging the work that still needs to be done.






VOCA [ [link removed] ]

*The Impact of 40 Years of VOCA: Conversations With the Field*

In celebration of our 40th anniversary [ [link removed] ], we're bringing you two in-depth conversations with OVC Director Kristina Rose. She is joined by distinguished guests to discuss the history of VOCA, major accomplishments over the past four decades, and the future of victim services.
Read the blog post [ [link removed] ], "A brief history of the Victims of Crime Act."




BJS Youth and the Criminal Justice System Webinar [ [link removed] ]

*Youth and the Criminal Justice System Webinar*

This webinar [ [link removed] ] presents official statistics on youth and the justice system using key data collections administered by BJS and NIJ. It will examine the latest statistical information on various youth justice topics, including youth victims of violent crime, trends in youth arrest rates, and youth in residential placement facilities. Register Now [ [link removed] ].






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FUNDING NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES

* Available Funding Opportunity:
* Print Copies of OVC's Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials [ [link removed] ] | OVC
Deadline: 1/31/2025

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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


* 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
* December 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

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As you plan for National Impaired Driving Prevention Month [ [link removed] ] this December, OVC TTAC offers several resources | OVC


* Youth and the Criminal Justice System Webinar [ [link removed] ] | BJS
12/5/2024 | 1 p.m. ET
* Introduction to BJA Performance Measures and Reporting [ [link removed] ] | BJA
12/5/2024 | 3 p.m. ET
* Recognizing and Addressing Elder Abuse in Native Communities [ [link removed] ] | OVC
12/6/2024 | 12 p.m. ET
* 18th National Indian Nations Conference [ [link removed] ] | OVC
12/10/2024 – 12/13/2024 | Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation, CA
* Race/Ethnicity and LGBTQ2S+ Youth Part 2: Discussion of Black Girls [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
12/11/2024 | 12 p.m. ET
* Managing Your Award [ [link removed] ] | BJA
12/12/2024 | 1 p.m. ET
* OVC From the Director's Desk [ [link removed] ] | OVC
12/12/2024 | 1 p.m. ET
Expert Q&A: Best Practices for Providing Victim Services to American Indians and Alaska
Natives [ [link removed] ] | OVC
12/18/2024 | 2 p.m. ET
* See Justice Events [ [link removed] ] for additional upcoming resources | OJP





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PUBLICATIONS

* Fact Sheets:
* Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence [ [link removed] ] | BJA
* Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA [ [link removed] ] | BJA

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Highlights from OJJDP National Conference on Youth Justice | OJJDP


* Opening Remarks by OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan [ [link removed] ]
* Shaping the Next 50 Years in Youth Justice at OJJDP's National Conference [ [link removed] ]
* Lawmakers Send Video Greetings, Voice Support for JJDPA Reauthorization [ [link removed] ]
* Youth Justice Has Come Far, but We Are Not Done Yet, DOJ Officials Say [ [link removed] ]

* Just Science Podcast: Just Mass Disaster Emergency Response in Maui, Hawaii [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* Listen to: From the Director's Desk [ [link removed] ] November briefing | OVC
* Meet the LEADS Scholarship Recipients [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* OJJDP News @ a Glance, November 2024 [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Partnering With Youth and Families: A Best Practices Guide for Youth Justice
Stakeholders [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Safeguarding Forensic Science Professionals [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* Supporting Youth and Families Impacted by Opioid Use [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Opioid Affected Youth Initiative Project Sites Map [ [link removed] ]

* Video: Rural Youth and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Additional publications [ [link removed] ] | OJP





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*CAREER OPPORTUNITIES*

* Supervisory Grants Management Specialist [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Open: 11/26/2024 to 12/9/2024
* Supervisory Grants Management Specialist [ [link removed] ] | OVC
Open: 11/29/2024 to 12/9/2024
* Mathematical Statistician (Social Science) [ [link removed] ] | BJS
Open: 11/26/2024 to 12/10/2024
* OJP is hiring: Learn about other open positions [ [link removed] ] | OJP





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FROM THE VAULT

SMART [ [link removed] ]

"The Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking [ [link removed] ] officially opened in December 2006 when President George W. Bush appointed Laura Rogers to be the office's first director."

"Created by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, SMART administers grant programs related to sex offender registration and notification, manages the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website [ [link removed] ] and provides guidance on the implementation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act."







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