Welcome!
As an OJP grantee, you are a key partner in preventing violence and strengthening safety. Your work to serve victims and our nation’s youth and build trust between law enforcement and the community is why you are an essential part of the OJP story as we work together to create a safer and more just nation for all.
We encourage you to showcase the impact your organization has made in your community by sharing your stories and best practices to help us amplify how your organization helps create safe and just communities. The following are general tips to help share your grant’s impact with the public:
Best Practices for Engaging with the Media
- Highlight your project goals.
- Focus on the impact your work has on those you serve or support.
- Showcase relevant events, activities or trainings.
- Feature quotes from your organization’s leadership.
- Share input on your award amount.
Reach out to your OJP grant manager to request a quote from our leadership or for assistance with amplifying your press releases and news updates.
Don’t forget to review your award conditions and coordinate with your grant manager to ensure the appropriate funding disclosure and disclaimer language is included.
Share your compelling videos and high-resolution photos to our multimedia materials: [email protected].
Promote Your Grant Award on Social Media
Share news of your grant award on social media to highlight your organization's impact.
Ready to Use Graphics
Advancing Community Safety and Justice
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🤝 With the support from @OJPgov, <grantee organization> is making strides in strengthening and healing our community. Discover how we’re creating lasting change by visiting <grantee website/link>. #OJPStories
Accelerating Justice System Reforms
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With @OJPgov support, <grantee organization> is working to accelerate justice system reforms that prioritize fairness and #SafeCommunities. Find out more: <grantee website/link> #OJPStories
Making the Justice System more Effective
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@OJPgov and <grantee organization> are working to create a juvenile justice system that is fairer and more effective guided by the mission of <insert mission>. Read about how we’re making a difference <grantee website/link> #OJPStories ⚖️
Expanding Access to Victim Services
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Together, @OJPgov and <grantee organization> are working to grow access to victim services. Learn how we’re ensuring that support is available to those who need it most: <grantee website/link> #OJPStories #SafeCommunities
Advancing Science and Innovation
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🔬 @OJPgov and <grantee organization> are leveraging science and innovation to boost advancements in community justice. #OJPStories.
Advancing Community Safety and Justice
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We’re happy to announce our grant award from @OJPgov in our work to <insert mission>. See how we are helping to prevent violence and keep communities safe. <grantee website/link> #OJPStories #SafeCommunities
Customizable Graphics
Tips for Developing Your Own Posts to Communicate Your Impact
Ideas to write your own:
- Select an individual or representative that your organization has supported and tell their story. Include how OJP's investment will help more people like them.
- Post how important OJP funding is to your organization and how it helps accomplish your mission.
- Write a “goals” post that lists the goals your organization hopes to achieve with OJP support.
- Create a graphic that features a quote from a leader or spokesperson about your work and include #OJPStories.
Be a Part of the Conversation
Help others find stories about your OJP grant achievements and the positive impact on your community by using these hashtags in your social media posts:
#OJPStories#SafeCommunities
#Impact
