Corrections

Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to learn about a fiscal year (FY) 2019 funding opportunity during the “BJA FY 2019 Swift, Certain, Fair Grant Webinar” on Friday, May 17 at 1:30 p.m. ET. During the webinar, participants will receive information on how state, local, and tribal jurisdictions can apply for funding to implement swift, certain, and fair (SCF) responses in community corrections.

BJA FY 2019 Swift, Certain, Fair Grant Webinar

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) will host an informational webinar on May 17, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. ET to provide information for state, local, and tribal jurisdictions that are interested in implementing a Swift, Certain, and Fair Supervision Program Model through the BJA solicitation titled, “FY 2019 Innovative Responses to Behavior in the Community: Swift, Certain, and Fair Supervision.”

Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC)

TASC, Inc. (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities), is a not-for-profit organization that provides health recovery management services for individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Since 1976, the organization has provided and/or facilitated access to community-based treatment and recovery support services for individuals who are involved in public systems such as criminal and juvenile justice, corrections, child welfare, public aid, and public housing.

Active BJA Funded Project(s):

  • BJA Second Chance Act Training and Technical Assistance Program - Corrections & Community Engagement
  • CHJ First Responder Partnerships (CHJ-FRP) TTA Initiative
  • CHJ First Responder Partnerships TTA Initiative (CHJ-FRP)

Join the U.S. Department of Education and the American Institutes for Research (AIR) for the webinar, “Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents in School,” on Wednesday, February 27 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. ET. During this webinar, participants will learn how schools and school personnel can meet the needs of children with incarcerated parents.

Webinar - Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents in School

This webinar will focus on the needs of children who have a parent who is incarcerated. The presenters will concentrate on how schools and school personnel can support the child, his/her caregiver, and parent in a positive manner.

The National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC) recently released the fact sheet “Best Practices for Successful Reentry for People Who Have Opioid Addictions,” which contains 10 recommendations to help people with opioid addictions obtain pre- and post-release treatment, as well as informed supervision, during the reentry process.

Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for the “Grant Application Education Series,” a four-part webinar series that will provide helpful information for prospective applicants interested in fiscal year 2019 funding opportunities.

View the following sessions on the TTA Catalog to learn more and register:

Submitting Your Application - Avoid These Common Mistakes

The fourth and final webinar in this series will provide guidance for applicants on how to avoid common application mistakes.

In this webinar, attendees will learn:

  • The importance of using the Application Checklist;
  • How applications are successfully submitted;
  • How subawards can be incorporated into an application; and
  • How to attach documents.

A question-and-answer session will follow at the end.

The Federal Funding Process - What New and Seasoned Applicants Should Consider

The third webinar in this four-part series will explain how the Office of Justice Programs' (OJP) grant process works and focus on what applicants should understand when applying for funding. Applying for an OJP grant can be a challenging process, and this webinar will educate participants on the necessary steps a first-time applicant should understand.

In this webinar, attendees will learn:

The First Steps to Applying, Prepare Now

This is the second webinar in a four-part series preparing applicants for Bureau of Justice Assistance funding opportunities. Prior to the release of a solicitation, there are a number of steps that applicants can take. In this webinar, attendees will learn what registrations are necessary to apply, how to navigate Grants.gov, and what resources are available for applicants, such as the Office of Justice Programs’ Funding Resource Center. A question-and-answer session will follow at the end.

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