Crime Prevention

    Join the Vera Institute of Justice on January 26 for a Prisoner Reentry Presentation Livestream

    January 24, 2017

    The Vera Institute of Justice will livestream the event “Prisoner Reentry as a Social Institution and Making Up of the ‘Ex-Offender’” on Thursday, January 26 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. ET. During the event, attendees will learn how U.S.

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    Research Partner Orientation Course_PSN FY16 Grantees

    Since competitive funding for Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) began in fiscal year (FY) 2012, the Michigan State University (MSU) School of Criminal Justice, as a PSN Training and Technical Assistance provider, has hosted four PSN Research Partner Orientation Courses (RPOC) for more than 120 people from 47 cities. The RPOC is a one- to two-day training attended by, at a minimum, the PSN Project Coordinator or primary point of contact and the Research Partner (RP).

    Winter 2017 Researcher Practitioner Fellows Academy

    To enhance the effectiveness of the Smart Suite programs and to bring more “science” to the field, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has partnered with a team from the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University (MSU) to build an academy that will researchers and practitioners work more effectively and efficiently on crime reduction strategies. The BJA/MSU Smart Suite Researcher Practitioner Fellows Academy (also known as the Fellows Academy) is a multi-day experience focusing on the importance of using science and data to:

    Join the National Reentry Resource Center for the “Police-Probation Partnerships to Promote Successful Reentry” Webinar

    January 18, 2017

    Join the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center’s National Reentry Resource Center, supported by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), for the webinar, “

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    CSG Justice Center Webinar - Police-Probation Partnerships to Promote Successful Reentry

    Community policing presents members of law enforcement with an opportunity to collaborate with community supervision agencies to reduce recidivism and increase public safety.

    Register for the BJA Webinar on January 17 – Fiscal Year 2017 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program Solicitation

    January 10, 2017

    Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for an informational webinar on the Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Policy and Implementation Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Competitive Grant Announcement on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. ET. This webinar will provide an overview of the BWC Policy and Implementation Program solicitation, including a focus on requirements for unique small agencies (25 or fewer sworn officers).

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    BJA Webinar on January 10 – Fiscal Year 2017 Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program Solicitation

    Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for an informational webinar on the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation (BCJI) Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Competitive Grant Announcement on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will provide an overview of the BCJI Program (current model and training and technical assistance program) as well as a walkthrough of key changes in the FY 2017 solicitation. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly to BJA staff.

    2017 Funding Opportunities – Check Out New Solicitations Released through BJA

    December 13, 2016

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) recently released 32 new solicitations seeking applications from training and technical assistance (TTA) providers to work in a host of areas including prosecution reform and precipitous increase in crime. See below for a list of the solicitations and the associated deadlines. This page is updated as new solicitations are released.

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    DOJ Releases the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation for Fiscal Year 2017

    December 06, 2016

    On Tuesday, November 29, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the opening of the fiscal year (FY) 2017 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS). This solicitation will provide comprehensive funding to American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments and tribal consortia to support public safety, victim services, and crime prevention.

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    Register for a Webinar on Student Mental Health and Wellness on December 1

    November 30, 2016

    Join the International Bullying Prevention Association (IBPA) for the webinar “Student Mental Health and Wellness” on Thursday, December 1 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET. Research shows that meeting mental health needs in the classroom and at a schoolwide level can help address other problems related to truancy, behavior problems, substance abuse, school violence, and other issues.

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