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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?”

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Finding Your Guide: Working with a BJA NTTAC TTA Coordinator

May 26, 2020

By Meredith Greene, Communications Lead, and Kirk Stringfellow, Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, for the Bureau of Justice Assistance National Training and Technical Assistance Center

At the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC), each requestor comes to us with distinct needs that require tailored support. For example, some requestors have general crime concerns while others have a desire to assess current operations or learn best practices. This is where the BJA NTTAC Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Coordinator comes in.

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St. Louis, Missouri Metropolitan Police Department Enhances its Media Relations and Messaging Strategy

April 27, 2020

By Will Werner, Analyst, Technological Solutions and Investigations, St. Louis, Missouri Metropolitan Police Department and Laura McElroy, McElroy Media Group

It’s law enforcement's job to keep our communities safe, but they can’t do it alone. Officers must work with community members to create a team approach to the crime fight.

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DOJ’s Commitment to Increasing Public Safety through Coordinated, Community-driven TTA

January 07, 2020

By Christina Mariscal, Deputy Project Director, Bureau of Justice Assistance National Training and Technical Assistance Center

In 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the addition of 10 new sites to the National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) program.

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