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    Learn About the Denver STAR Program’s Alternative Response to Calls for Service

    June 02, 2021

    Many agencies are looking for alternative ways to respond to calls for low-level incidences. To help address this, the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program held the webinar “Alternative Response to Calls for Service—Denver STAR Program” in March 2021. During this webinar, Dr.

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    Webinar: FY 2021 Child-Friendly Family Visiting Spaces in Jails and Prisons Program Funding Webinar

    Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for their “FY 2021 Child-Friendly Family Visiting Spaces in Jails and Prisons Program Funding Webinar” on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET.

    Preserving positive family connections can yield positive societal benefits in the form of reduced recidivism, less intergenerational criminal justice system involvement, and promotion of healthy child development. The environment of correctional facilities can be intimidating and detrimental to child development.

    Webinar: FY 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Training and Technical Assistance Program Funding Webinar

    Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for their “FY 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Training and Technical Assistance Program Funding Webinar” on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will provide guidance in applying to BJA’s FY 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Training and Technical Assistance Program solicitation.

    Webinar: FY 2021 Smart Policing Initiative Grant Program

    Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for their webinar “FY 2021 Smart Policing Initiative Grant Program” on June 8, 2021 at 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will provide guidance to potential applicants to BJA’s FY 2021 Smart Policing Initiative solicitation. The presenters will discuss the purpose and goals of this funding opportunity; review its eligibility requirements, categories, and deliverables; and address frequently asked questions. A Q&A session will conclude this webinar.

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    Webinar: Justice Reinvestment Initiative - Site Based & State-Level

    Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for their webinar “Justice Reinvestment Initiative - Site Based & State-Level” on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET.

    This webinar will provide guidance to potential applicants to BJA’s FY 2021 Justice Reinvestment Initiative solicitations. There are two solicitations this year, one for site-based projects and one for state-level training and technical assistance.

    Webinar: Economic, High-Technology, White Collar, and Internet Crime Prevention National Training and Technical Assistance Solicitation

    Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for their webinar “Economic, High-Technology, White Collar, and Internet Crime Prevention National Training and Technical Assistance Solicitation” on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET. During this webinar, the presenter will provide information about BJA’s FY 2021 Economic, High-Technology, White Collar, and Internet Crime Prevention National Training and Technical Assistance Program funding opportunity.

    Access Law Enforcement Safety and Wellness Resources in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month

    May 27, 2021

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The U.S. Department of Justice has many programs and resources dedicated to officer safety and wellness, including addressing mental health and preventing suicide. These are a few of them:

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    Access Resources in Honor of National Drug Court Month

    May 25, 2021

    May is National Drug Court Month, honoring the work that drug court professionals do around the country to help those impacted by substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. Below are some drug court resources developed by some of BJA’s training and technical assistance grantees.  

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    11th Annual Tribal Healing to Wellness Court Virtual Enhancement Training

    Join the Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) for their free 11th Annual Tribal Healing to Wellness Court Virtual Enhancement Training on June 21–25, 2021. This training for tribal problem-solving courts will feature Wellness Court best practices and innovative strategies in four tracks: Adult Wellness Courts, Juvenile Wellness Courts, Family Wellness Courts, and Veteran Courts. There will also be sessions addressing law enforcement’s role, and case management.

    State, Meet Federal: Prosecuting Law Enforcement Involved Sexual Violence

    Join AEquitas for their webinar “State, Meet Federal: Prosecuting Law Enforcement Involved Sexual Violence” on June 11, 2021 at 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will focus on federal jurisdictions’ reach to prosecute sexual violence by those in all levels of government, including coordinating among federal and state authorities to enhance investigations based on evidence. Presenters will also discuss three critical Federal Rules of Evidence to help build a case and corroborate a victim’s account even without physical evidence or eyewitness testimony.

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