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January 15, 2025 - Vol. 31, Issue 2
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A MESSAGE FROM ACTING ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRENT J. COHEN

This week marks my final week at the Office of Justice Programs. As I offer my final contribution to Justice Programs News and Funding, I’m reflecting on the transformative work we've accomplished together. The privilege of leading OJP has reaffirmed for me the remarkable things that can happen when we truly partner with communities to advance safety and justice.

What stands out most is how we've reshaped our approach to public safety. By embracing community violence intervention, expanding access to behavioral health services and creating meaningful opportunities for people returning home from incarceration, we've demonstrated the value of a comprehensive strategy to reducing crime and violence and increasing opportunity, "and" we’ve shown that the most effective solutions come from working hand-in-hand with communities. I'm especially proud of our renewed commitment to young people, our focused outreach to historically marginalized victims and our emphasis on evidence-based approaches that help jurisdictions make informed decisions about safety and justice.

Brent Cohen [ [link removed] ]

These achievements belong to all of us – the dedicated professionals at OJP, our partners across government and most importantly, the community leaders and practitioners who put these ideas into practice every day. I am confident that we will collectively build on this foundation, and I hope that this newsletter will continue to keep you connected to new resources and opportunities to help you strengthen this vital work.

It has been an honor to serve alongside you from various roles within OJP over the past several years. Thank you for all that you do, and thank you for your unwavering commitment to furthering safety and justice in America's communities.



*Brent J. Cohen
*Acting Assistant Attorney General






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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS





Impact Justice [ [link removed] ]

*Impact Justice: Changing the conversation, and reality, around homelessness*

Over 650,000 people nationwide – roughly the populations of Boston or Las Vegas – lack reliable shelter. Many of these individuals are also affected by the justice system, as incarcerated people are ten times more likely [ [link removed] ] to experience homelessness than the general population. Learn how Impact Justice [ [link removed] ] is addressing this challenge.




Congressional Badge of Bravery [ [link removed] ]

*Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery*

Behind every heroic act is a story that deserves to be told. The Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery [ [link removed] ] honors acts of bravery by law enforcement officers. *Submit your nominations by February 15, 2025* to ensure their courage is recognized. Read stories of past recipients [ [link removed] ].

 






Medal of Valor [ [link removed] ]

*President Biden Announces Recipients of the Medal of Valor*

Congratulations to the eight recipients of the Medal of Valor [ [link removed] ], recognized for their extraordinary courage beyond the call of duty. This prestigious award is the nation's highest honor for valor by a public safety officer. We express our gratitude for their service and honor their dedication and bravery.




Human Trafficking Prevention Month [ [link removed] ]

*Human Trafficking Prevention Month*

The fight to end human trafficking is long overdue. During Human Trafficking Prevention Month [ [link removed] ], join us in raising awareness, supporting survivors, and working together to end this practice. Learn about OVC's efforts [ [link removed] ] and featured resources [ [link removed] ].






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FUNDING NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES

* New Funding Opportunities:
* Building Local Continuums of Care to Support Youth Success [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
Deadline Grants.gov 2/24/2025 and JustGrants 3/10/2025
* Maintenance and Operation of the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public
Website [ [link removed] ] | SMART
Deadline Grants.gov 2/24/2025 and JustGrants 3/10/2025
* Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
Deadline Grants.gov 2/24/2025 and JustGrants 3/10/2025
* Juvenile Justice System Reform and Reinvestment Initiative [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
Deadline Grants.gov 3/3/2025 and JustGrants 3/17/2025
* National Mentoring Resource Center [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
Deadline Grants.gov 3/3/2025 and JustGrants 3/17/2025
* Support for Adam Walsh Act (AWA) Implementation Grant Program [ [link removed] ] | SMART
Deadline Grants.gov 3/3/2025 and JustGrants 3/17/2025
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DOJ Jails and Justice Support Center [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 3/4/2025 and JustGrants 3/11/2025


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Research and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Criminal Justice Purposes [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
Deadline Grants.gov 3/4/2025 and JustGrants 6/26/2025


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Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Incubator Initiative [ [link removed] ] | BJA

Deadline Grants.gov 3/4/2025 and JustGrants 3/11/2025


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Smart Reentry: Housing Demonstration Program [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 3/4/2025 and JustGrants 3/11/2025


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Staff-Led Restrictive Housing Reform Program [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 3/4/2025 and JustGrants 3/11/2025


* National Mentoring Programs [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
Deadline Grants.gov 3/5/2025 and JustGrants 3/19/2025
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Advancing Data in Corrections Initiative [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 3/12/2025 and JustGrants 3/19/2025


* Byrne State Crisis Intervention Training and Technical Assistance Program [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 3/12/2025 and JustGrants 3/19/2025
* Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 3/12/2025 and JustGrants 3/19/2025
* Virtual Reality De-escalation Site-Based Initiative [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 3/12/2025 and JustGrants 3/19/2025
* Research and Evaluation of Policing Practices [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
Deadline Grants.gov 3/20/2025 and JustGrants 4/3/2025
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Research and Evaluation on Youth Justice Topics [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
Deadline Grants.gov 3/20/2025 and JustGrants 4/3/2025


* Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
Deadline Grants.gov 3/24/2025 and JustGrants 4/7/2025
* Social Science Research and Evaluation on Forensic Science Systems [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
Deadline Grants.gov 3/24/2025 and JustGrants 4/7/2025
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Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) Research and Evaluation [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
Deadline Grants.gov 3/27/2025 and JustGrants 4/10/2025


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Research and Evaluation on Hate Crimes [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
Deadline Grants.gov 3/27/2025 and JustGrants 4/10/2025


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Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime: Nexus with Firearms and Violence [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
Deadline Grants.gov 3/31/2025 and JustGrants 4/14/2025


* Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
Deadline Grants.gov 4/1/2025 and JustGrants 4/15/2025
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Connect and Protect: Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Response Program [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 4/3/2025 and JustGrants 4/10/2025


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Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program [ [link removed] ] | BJA

Deadline Grants.gov 4/3/2025 and JustGrants 4/10/2025


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Adult Treatment Court Program [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 4/7/2025 and JustGrants 4/14/2025


* Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention
Initiative Site-Based [ [link removed] ] | BJA
Deadline Grants.gov 4/8/2025 and JustGrants 4/15/2025
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Graduate Research Fellowship [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
Deadline Grants.gov 4/15/2025 and JustGrants 4/22/2025


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Research and Evaluation on Corrections [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
Deadline Grants.gov 4/15/2025 and JustGrants 4/29/2025


* Field Initiated: Encouraging Innovation [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
Deadline Grants.gov 4/10/2025 and JustGrants 4/17/2025


* January 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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***Where To Find DOJ Funding Opportunities
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As Department of Justice (DOJ) funding opportunities become available, you'll find them posted on each agency’s website:


* Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) Grants [ [link removed] ]
* Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Current Funding Opportunities [ [link removed] ]
* Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Open Notices of Funding Opportunities [ [link removed] ]

You can also find open federal funding opportunities on Grants.gov [ [link removed] ] and sign up to receive notifications when new funding is available. DOJ generally announces funding opportunities 45-60 days before the submission deadline. (TIP: Click "All Department of Justice" in the "Agency" box to find all DOJ opportunities.)

To learn more about where to find DOJ funding opportunities and how to apply, visit the JustGrants Resources Application Submission Training page [ [link removed] ].

You must have active registrations in SAM.gov [ [link removed] ] and Grants.gov [ [link removed] ] before you can apply for DOJ funding. If you've used these systems in the past, you still need to ensure your registration and users are current.


* Subscribe to Funding News [ [link removed] ] for weekly funding announcements and tips | OJP





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EVENTS & WEBINARS

* Developing Effective and Responsive Approaches to Elder Abuse in Tribal Communities [ [link removed] ] | OVC
1/17/2025 | 12 p.m. ET
* Research and Evaluation on Youth Justice Topics [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
1/21/2025 | 2 p.m. ET 
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Enhancing Youth Defense [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
1/23/2025 | 2 p.m. ET


* Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) Research
and Evaluation [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
1/23/2025 | 1:30 p.m. ET
* Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
1/27/2025 | 1 p.m. ET
* Culture As Prevention: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System [ [link removed] ] | DOJ
1/28/2025 | 2 p.m. ET
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Research and Evaluation of Policing Practices [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
1/29/2025 | 3 p.m. ET 


* National Mentoring Summit [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
1/29/2025 | Washington, DC
* Twenty Years Later: National Study of Victim Compensation Program Trends, Challenges,
and Successes [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
1/30/2025 | 1 p.m. ET
* Research and Evaluation on Hate Crimes [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
2/3/2025 | 1 p.m. ET
* Research and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for Criminal Justice Purposes [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
2/4/2025 | 1 p.m. ET
* Social Science Research and Evaluation on Forensic Science Systems [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
2/5/2025 | 3 p.m. ET
* Building Local Continuums of Care to Support Youth Success [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
2/6/2025 | 2 p.m. ET
* Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
2/7/2025 | 2 p.m. ET
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Graduate Research Fellowship [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
2/13/2025 | 11:30 a.m. ET


* Strengthening Tribal and Non-Tribal Collaboration To Address Elder Abuse in Tribal
Communities [ [link removed] ] | OVC
2/14/2025 | 12 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]
* Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program [ [link removed] ] | BJA
2/20/2025 | 1 p.m. ET
* Adult Treatment Court Program [ [link removed] ] | BJA
2/27/2025 | 1 p.m. ET
* Connect and Protect: Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Response Program [ [link removed] ] | BJA
2/27/2025 | 1 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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Elder Justice Initiative webinar recording now available: Recognizing and Addressing Elder Abuse in Native Communities [ [link removed] ] | OVC


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Expert Q&A webinar recording now available: Best Practices for Providing Victim Services to American Indians and Alaska Natives [ [link removed] ] | OVC


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





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PUBLICATIONS

* A Message from Michael: Prosecuting a Religious Leader for Sexually Abusing a Child [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* A Synthesis of the 2021 NIJ Forecasting Challenge Winning Reports [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* Blog: Administrator Ryan Highlights Impact of Youth and Family Partnership During
Her Tenure [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Fact Sheet: Violent Crime Cases in Juvenile Court, 2021 [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Insights Into Mail Fraud Come From Scammers' Own Records [ [link removed] ] | NIJ
* Juveniles Charged in Adult Criminal Courts, 2014 [ [link removed] ] | BJS
* Listen to: From the Director's Desk [ [link removed] ] January briefing | OVC
* OJJDP Observes AMBER Alert Awareness Day [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Video: Keeping Hope Alive: The AMBER Alert Program [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP

* OJJDP Observes National Mentoring Month [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Supporting Crisis Stabilization for Youth and Young Adults during Reentry [ [link removed] ] | BJA
* Time Served in State Prison, 2018 — Supplemental Tables [ [link removed] ] | BJS
* What About Me? Finding Your Path Forward When Your Brother or Sister is Missing
(Second Edition) [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
* Additional publications [ [link removed] ] | OJP





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*CAREER OPPORTUNITIES*

* Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist [ [link removed] ] | OCOM
Open: 1/11/2025 to 1/21/2025
* Grants Management Specialist [ [link removed] ] | OJJDP
Open: 1/14/2025 to 1/23/2025
* OJP is hiring: Learn about other open positions [ [link removed] ] | OJP





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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

*Justice in Action: Honoring Dr. King's Vision*

MLK Day [ [link removed] ]

As the nation commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 20, 2025, OJP honors the profound life and enduring legacy of Dr. King and his unwavering fight for justice and equality for all. Dr. King reminded us that "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." His words serve as a call to action—urging us to confront inequities in our society. Today, this mission continues in efforts to transform the criminal and juvenile justice systems into models of fairness and accountability.



Civic engagement was a cornerstone of Dr. King's message. His rich legacy has taught us that change is powered by collective action and his words remind us that justice depends on our willingness to act, to question inequities and to champion fairness for all. An example of Dr. King's vision in action is OJP’s significant investments in reentry programming supported by the Second Chance Act, which has contributed to historic drops in the recidivism rates at the state-level [ [link removed] ]. This programming has provided adults [ [link removed] ] and youth [ [link removed] ] with alternatives to incarceration and also provided critical resources that enhance public safety and build safer communities.

OJP Second Chance Act initiatives are expanding education and employment opportunities [ [link removed] ] for returning individuals and are supporting treatment and recovery services [ [link removed] ] for people in crisis. For example, the Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program and the Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program supports community-based organizations and tribal governments in providing comprehensive reentry services [ [link removed] ] to adults [ [link removed] ] and youth [ [link removed] ] who have been incarcerated or involved with the justice system.

The Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes provides funding and technical assistance [ [link removed] ] to nonprofit organizations and state, local and tribal governments to expand education and employment programs that serve individuals during incarceration and throughout their period of reentry into the community.

In addition, the Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Incubator Initiative aims to build capacity in community-based organizations to provide sustainable and transitional services for people returning home after incarceration. The focus is on community and family reintegration, building strength-based assets and reducing recidivism.

These interventions have helped nearly 400,000 people receive behavioral health interventions, helped to reduce recidivism and addressed the underlying causes of criminal behavior, providing the power of opportunity and support in creating pathways to success― values that align with Dr. King’s enduring vision.

As we celebrate Dr. King’s legacy, let us renew our commitment to fairness, equality and justice for all. Learn more about OJP-funded programs and resources on Reentry and the Second Chance Act [ [link removed] ].






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FROM THE VAULT

National Mentoring Resource Center [ [link removed] ]

"In January 2015, OJJDP partnered with MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership to launch the National Mentoring Resource Center."

""Since its founding, the National Mentoring Resource Center [ [link removed] ] has served as the nation's premier source of training, technical assistance, tools, research summaries and more information for youth mentoring programs.""



"The resource center was announced at the 2015 National Mentoring Summit – co-hosted by OJJDP and MENTOR. The summit featured more than 60 workshops for the approximately 900 mentoring professionals and youth advocates who attended from around the country."






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