TTA Today Blog

Welcome to BJA NTTAC's TTA Today blog! TTA Today posts tell the story of training and technical assistance (TTA) engagements through individual perspectives, including those of DOJ and BJA leaders, staff, technical assistance providers, subject matter experts, community members, and other relevant stakeholders. These posts serve as an informal venue to share relevant updates or best practices from the criminal justice community, as well as to feature first-hand accounts of how TTA impacts state, local, and tribal communities across the nation.

What is “Restorative Justice” and How Does it Impact Individuals Involved in Crime?

August 05, 2021

By Lindsey Pointer, Ph.D., Associate Director, National Center on Restorative Justice, Assistant Professor, Center for Justice Reform, Vermont Law School

A question that we are often asked at the National Center on Restorative Justice (NCRJ) is “how does restorative justice differ from more mainstream approaches to justice-making in the criminal justice system and beyond?”

By the Numbers: A Look at BJA TTA FY 2020 Activities

July 08, 2021

By the Bureau of Justice Assistance National Training and Technical Assistance Team

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) connects state, local, and tribal justice agencies in need of assistance with no-cost training and specialized guidance—also known as training and technical assistance—both in person and virtually on a wide variety of criminal justice topics. BJA worked with 148 BJA training and technical assistance (TTA) awards totaling over $545,000,000 and supported 131 BJA National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC) engagements.

Checklist to Assess Your Agency's Crime Analysis Capabilities

June 10, 2021

By Kayla Eddy, Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, Bureau of Justice Assistance National training and Technical Assistance Center

Law enforcement agencies and jurisdictions across the United States are increasingly recognizing the importance of using crime analysis to disrupt crime patterns in their communities. However, the question that many agencies face is, “Where do we start?” Agencies may look for outside help to address their crime analysis needs. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC), for example, provides crime analysis training and technical assistance (TTA).

Apply for the National Public Safety Partnership

April 21, 2021

Please note that the application deadline has passed.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is accepting applications for the National Public Safety Partnership (PSP). PSP serves as a U.S. DOJ-wide initiative that enables cities experiencing high rates of violent crime to partner with DOJ and to receive intensive, coordinated training and technical assistance (TTA) from DOJ to support and enhance public safety and community violence intervention (CVI) strategies.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Investments in Community Violence Interventions

April 08, 2021

Bureau of Justice Assistance National Training and Technical Assistance Center

Cities across the U.S. are experiencing an increase in gun violence and homicides, especially in segregated, high-poverty neighborhoods. Black men and women, Latinos, and Native Americans are disproportionately impacted by this violence.

Considerations When Applying for Grant Funding

February 18, 2021

By Brittany Bruner, BJA NTTAC Communications Specialist, developed in conversation with Joan Brody, President, Joan L. Brody Grant Writing and Development

The beginning of the year brings an ongoing release of grant solicitations. With the many funding opportunities with specific focuses, it’s essential that your agency present a polished and focused grant application to give you the best chance at receiving funding. While grant writing can seem daunting, taking actionable steps and breaking down the process can help you write a solid grant application.

The National Consortium on Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide Develops High-demand Wellness Resources

November 24, 2020

By Brittany Bruner, Communications Specialist, Bureau of Justice Assistance National Training and Technical Assistance Center

Losing even one life to officer suicide is too many. To address this important issue, the Bureau of Justice Assistance created the National Consortium on Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide.

Merging Vision with Policy: the Bronx District Attorney’s Office Develops “A Safer Bronx Through Fair Justice”

July 24, 2020

By Brittany Bruner, Communications Specialist for the Bureau of Justice Assistance National Training and Technical Assistance Center

The Bronx, New York community is a vibrant melting pot of individuals from many cultures, nationalities, and ethnicities. Despite the county being as large as most major cities—the Bronx has a population of roughly 1.2 million people—it has historically been under-resourced and continues to be today, including in social services and education. When District Attorney Darcel Denise Clark (DA Clark) took office in January 2016, she outlined a new vision and plan to modernize the Office of the Bronx District Attorney (Bronx DA’s Office).

By the Numbers: A Look at BJA TTA FY 2019 Activities

July 13, 2020

By Brittany Bruner, Communications Specialist, Bureau of Justice Assistance National Training and Technical Assistance Center

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) connects state, local, and tribal justice agencies in need of assistance with no-cost training and specialized guidance—also known as training and technical assistance—both in person and virtually on a wide variety of criminal justice topics. In fiscal year (FY) 2019, BJA Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) providers served thousands of agencies by delivering a variety of TTA activities and creating many resources tailored to the needs of the field, some of which are highlighted below.

Enhancing the Justice System Through the Nevada Pretrial Risk Assessment Tool: A Case Study in Las Vegas Municipal Court

June 29, 2020

By Raeshann Canady, Criminal and Alternative Sentencing and Education Division Manager, Las Vegas Municipal Court and Brittany Bruner, Communications Specialist for the Bureau of Justice Assistance National Training and Technical Assistance Center

A pretrial assessment is designed to balance individuals’ rights for due process, ensure public safety, and maintain the integrity of the judicial system. So how do you ensure the pretrial assessment process is fair? That’s the question Las Vegas Municipal Court (LVMC) wanted to address when implementing the Nevada Pretrial Risk Assessment (NPRA) tool.

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