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December 15, 2024 - Vol. 30, Issue 24
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* FUNDING NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES [ #funding ]
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* PUBLICATIONS [ #publications ]



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





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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS





National Public Safety Partnership [ [link removed] ]

**Justice Department Announces Five New National Public Safety Partnership Sites to Help Build Safer Communities*
*The National Public Safety Partnership [ [link removed] ], a Department-wide initiative designed to improve safety and reduce violence in areas experiencing elevated crime rates. Administered by BJA, PSP provides sites with coordinated training, technical assistance and a wide range of targeted violence reduction resources from the Department's programmatic and law enforcement components.




BJA CBOB Award Medal [ [link removed] ]

*Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery*

The 2024 Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery [ [link removed] ] nomination period is open! Each year, Congress recognizes law enforcement officers for their exceptional acts of bravery while in the line of duty. Federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement are eligible to be nominated. *Submissions are due by*
*February 15, 2025.*






National Impaired Driving Prevention Month [ [link removed] ]

 

*National Impaired Driving Prevention Month*

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Remember that safe driving saves lives. Read the NIJ article, Drug-Impaired Driving: The Contribution of Emerging and Undertested Drugs [ [link removed] ] to learn about the efforts being made to end impaired driving.




Juvenile Court Statistics 2022 [ [link removed] ]

*Juvenile Court Statistics, 2022*

Juvenile Court Statistics 2022 [ [link removed] ] describes delinquency cases and petitioned status offense cases handled between 2005 and 2022 by U.S. courts with juvenile jurisdiction.






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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

* Transforming Corrections: How Research and Analytics Can Improve Prison Safety [ [link removed] ] | BJA
12/17/2024 | 2 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
* Panel discussion commemorating the 10th anniversary of the OVC “"Faces of Human Trafficking" video series [ [link removed] ] | OVC
1/8/2025 | 3 p.m. ET
* OVC From the Director's Desk [ [link removed] ] | OVC
1/9/2025 | 3 p.m. ET
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Developing Effective and Responsive Approaches to Elder Abuse in Tribal Communities [ [link removed] ] | OVC

1/17/2025 | 12 p.m. ET


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Strengthening Tribal and Non-Tribal Collaboration To Address Elder Abuse in Tribal
Communities [ [link removed] ] | OVC

2/14/2025 | 12 p.m. ET


* Elder Justice Initiative webinar recording now available: Utilizing Decision-Making Capacity Assessments in Criminal Cases [ [link removed] ] | OVC
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See Justice Events [ [link removed] ] for additional upcoming resources | OJP






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PUBLICATIONS

* Catalog of Core Child Welfare Case Management Reports for Courts [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Credible Messenger And Lived Experience Mentoring Programs | OJJDP
* Evidence Review [ [link removed] ]
* Implications for Practice [ [link removed] ]

* Fact Sheets: DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program [ [link removed] ] | BJA
* Federal Prisoner Statistics Collected Under the First Step Act, 2024 [ [link removed] ] | BJS
* Justice Department Announces Five New National Public Safety Partnership Sites to Help Build Safer Communities [ [link removed] ] | OJP
* National Institute of Justice Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* OJJDP National Conference Highlights [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Blog: OJJDP National Conference on Youth Justice Reflects on Progress, Looks to Future [ [link removed] ]

* Podcast: Tribal Youth Resource Center: Grandma Says ... Celebrate [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Preventing Youth Hate Crimes & Identity-Based Bullying Initiative [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Restoring the Sacred Circle: A Toolkit for American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes
(Second Edition) [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Rooted in Relationship: A Guide to Mentoring BIPOC Girls [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative Annual Report [ [link removed] ] | BJA
* Statewide Prison Language Mandates: Where Intention and Implementation Diverge [ [link removed] ] | BJA
* When Is Online Sexual Solicitation of a Minor Considered Sexual Abuse? Recommendations for Victim Prevalence Surveys [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* Additional publications [ [link removed] ] | OJP





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*CAREER OPPORTUNITIES*

* Supervisory Grants Management Specialist [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Open: 11/26/2024 to 12/16/2024
* Supervisory Grants Management Specialist [ [link removed] ] | OVC
Open: 11/29/2024 to 12/16/2024
* OJP is hiring: Learn about other open positions [ [link removed] ] | OJP





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SPOTLIGHT

*The National Public Safety Partnership: Building Safer Communities Across the Nation*

National Public Safety Partnership [ [link removed] ]

Since its inception, the Department of Justice's *National Public Safety Partnership* [ [link removed] ] has been a cornerstone on efforts to enhance public safety and build safer communities. Launched in 2014 and managed by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, PSP serves as a critical resource for local jurisdictions confronting high levels of violent crime, fostering collaboration and providing assistance to address community challenges.



This year, the Justice Department is marking the 10th anniversary of the National Public Safety Partnership, a milestone in the program’s ongoing commitment to support local law enforcement agencies, community organizations and other partners in addressing public safety challenges. The partnership focuses on empowering law enforcement, bolstering community trust, collaborating with local and federal prosecutors, and implementing data-driven strategies to reduce violence. By bringing together expertise, resources, and proven methods, PSP has helped transform public safety landscapes in cities across the nation.

This year, five new sites were added to the PSP program. They include DeKalb County, Georgia; Pueblo, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Springfield, Massachusetts; and Tampa, Florida. The program focuses on eight core areas: community engagement, constitutional policing, crime analysis, criminal justice collaboration, federal partnerships, gun violence, investigations and technology.

One of PSP's greatest achievements is fostering partnerships among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. For example, in Kansas City, Missouri, PSP fostered close collaboration between law enforcement and the mayor’s office, leading to a representative from the mayor’s office actively participating in police department shooting reviews.

By prioritizing evidence-based approaches, PSP has equipped local agencies with tools to analyze crime trends and deploy resources effectively. Cities like Memphis, Tennessee, have leveraged PSP's data analytics support to optimize hot spot policing, significantly reducing gun violence in key areas. PSP recognizes the critical role communities play in public safety.

In Baltimore, Maryland, the program’s community-based efforts focused on building relationships between law enforcement and residents, leading to stronger neighborhood cohesion and shared safety goals.

The impact of PSP is evident in measurable outcomes. As the National Public Safety Partnership continues to evolve, it serves as a model for how federal and local agencies can work together to protect lives and promote peace.

To learn more about the National Public Safety Partnership and its ongoing impact on communities, visit [link removed] [ [link removed] ].






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FROM THE VAULT

VOCA [ [link removed] ]

"In December 1982, President Ronald Reagan’s Task Force on Victims of Crime released its final report [ [link removed] ], which described crime victims as “forgotten by the criminal justice system.”"

"Regarded as a historic moment in the victims' rights movement, the task force's final report included 68 recommendations for action to the federal government."



"Among its recommendations, the task force called for federal funding to support crime victim compensation programs and local victim assistance programs. Acting on that recommendation, Congress created the Crime Victims Fund in 1984 through the Victims of Crime Act [ [link removed] ]."






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