Sex trafficking

COVID-19 has impacted nearly every aspect of life for Americans, and this is especially true for those working on the frontlines with victims of human trafficking.  On Thursday, August 20, 2020, I visited two Office for Victims of Crime grantees in the Virginia Beach area, Survivor Ventures and Samaritan House, to hear how they are continuing to provide transitional housing services to human trafficking survivors...

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• Apply to join DOJ's National Public Safety Partnership and learn how to address violent crime in your jurisdiction – letters of interest are due by April 11, 2019 | BJA
• Comments sought on the proposed reinstatement and update of the Identity Theft Supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey | BJS
• OJJDP programs related to the First Lady's "Be Best" campaign highlighted during a...

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• April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month – see the Child Abuse Special Feature for information and resources | NCJRS
• Kendel Ehrlich sworn in as Director of the SMART Office | SMART
• Nominations sought for the Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service in Policing | OJP
• Public comments requested on the reinstatement and update of data collection: 2020 Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics...

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• Call for presentations: Submit ideas by April 29 for NIJ research to be presented at the International Association of Crime Analysts 2019 Conference | NIJ
• Comments sought on proposed new data collections and updates to others, including: Census of Jails, Methodological Research To Support the National Crime Victimization Survey Redesign Program: National Survey of Crime and Safety-Field Test, and Survey of Law...

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• $850 million available to help public safety agencies address COVID-19 pandemic | BJA
• Approximately $55 million available to fight human trafficking and help trafficking victims | OJP
• Nearly $70 million available from OJP program offices to support reentry efforts | OJP
• OJP announces recent grants awarded through the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding program | BJA/OJP
• Public comments requested on the reinstatement and update of...

Funding

• Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Local Solicitation | Due: 8/23/2019 | BJA
• Innovations in Supervision Initiative: Community Corrections Collaborations to Reduce Violent Crime and Recidivism | Due: 8/30/2019 | BJA
• Prison Rape Elimination Act Targeted Implementation Planning and Support | Due: 8/30/2019 | BJA
• Find additional, already announced solicitations and access funding resources in the OJP Funding Resource Center | OJP
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• Learn about the recent reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act | OJJDP
• Now available for download: 2019 National Crime Victims' Rights Week color palette and customizable poster | OVC
• Law enforcement leadership have two weeks to nominate federal, state, local, and tribal officers for the 2018 Badge of Bravery | BJA

Funding

• Internet Crimes Against Children Task Forces: Forensic Capacity Hiring...

Announcements

• Closing Today: This is the last chance to nominate your federal, state, local, and tribal officers for the 2018 Badge of Bravery | BJA
• Comments sought by April 5 on two proposed new data collections: Annual Survey of Jails in Indian Country and Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies | BJS
• Save the Date: The 2019 National Symposium on Sex Offender Management and Accountability...

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• See the recently redesigned OJP.gov for enhanced search functionality, a new design, and more | OJP
• Sign up by 11:59 p.m. ET on February 21 to receive a complimentary printed copy of this year's National Crime Victims' Rights Week Theme and Awareness Poster Kit | OVC

Funding

• Enhancing Juvenile Indigent Defense | Due: 4/6/2020 | OJJDP
• Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program Support...

Announcements

• 2020 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week resource materials now available – see the color palette, customizable Theme Poster, and Theme Poster source art | OVC
• Award nominations are now being accepted for the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery – submit nominations by February 15, 2020 | BJA
• BJS deputy director vacancy announced – applications due by January 6 | BJS

Funding

• STOP School...

Announcements

• Now open: Submit your Badge of Bravery nominations to recognize the courageous actions performed by our law enforcement officers | BJA
• Submit comments by January 31 on the proposed reinstatement and update of the National Inmate Survey in Prisons data collection | BJS

Funding

• Research Assistantship Program | Deadline extended to 1/25/2020 | NIJ
• Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and...

Announcements

• The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor honors all levels of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel for heroic actions performed in the line of duty to protect human life | BJA

Funding

• Field-Generated Solutions for Tribal & Non-Tribal Communities to Improve Services for Victims of Crime | Due: 7/24/2019 | OVC
• National Survey of Internet and Technology-Facilitated Child Exploitation | Due...

Announcements

• All first responders, including EMS personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers are eligible to be nominated for the Medal of Valor—our nation's highest public safety honor. All nominations must be submitted by July 31, 2019 | BJA

Funding

• Find already announced solicitations and access funding resources in the OJP Funding Resource Center | OJP
• Stay informed with Funding News from NCJRS – be...

Announcements

• Nominations are now being accepted for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor – emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement are eligible for the nation's top public safety award | BJA

Funding

• Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program | Due: 6/7/2019 | BJA
• Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) Statewide Expansion and Response | Due: 6/27/2019 | BJA
• Partnerships to Support Data-driven Responses to...

Announcements

• Missing Children's Day was observed on May 25 – learn about the award recipients and poster contest winner | OJJDP
• Nominations for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor are now being accepted | BJA
• Now available: OJJDP COVID-19 Guidance: State Juvenile Detention and Correctional Facilities | OJJDP

Funding

• Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based Program | deadline extended to June 5, 2020...

Announcements

• Find guidelines to help you write nominations for this year's Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor – federal, state, local, and tribal public safety officers are all eligible | BJA
• Learn about the 10 locations added as part of the National Public Safety Partnership to Combat Violent Crime | BJA
• National Crime Victims' Rights Week will be April 19–25, 2020 – sign up to...

Announcements

• Apply to join DOJ's National Public Safety Partnership and learn how to address violent crime in your jurisdiction – letters of interest are due by April 11, 2019 | BJA
• BJS is seeking a supervisory statistician – access qualifications and job duties and apply by March 26 if interested | BJS
• Registration now open for the 2019 National Symposium on Sex Offender Management and...

Announcements

• Justice Department Awards More than $74.5 Million to Support Adult and Youth Offenders Returning to Communities | OJP
• Online application and claims tracking portal now available for the International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program | OVC

Funding

• Southwest Border Rural Law Enforcement Training and Technical Assistance Grant | Due: 5/30/2019 | BJA
• Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science Academics Program | Due: 5/31/2019 |...

Announcements

• The 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020, in Washington, D.C. | OVC
• More than $400,000 awarded to support victims of the 2018 Marshall County High School mass shooting | OVC
• Office of Justice Programs observes Second Chance Month | OJP
• Press release highlights efforts during National Child Abuse Prevention Month | OJP

Funding

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Announcements

• Access resources that help support and protect our nation's law enforcement officers on the National Police Week webpage | OJP
• Hear from Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Katie Sullivan in the OJP Police Week Tribute | OJP
• More than $3.8 million awarded to assist victims of the 2018 mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | OVC

Funding

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Announcements

• OVC's name is being used as part of an imposter scam targeting individuals throughout the country – learn what to do if you've been contacted | OVC

Funding

• Deadline approaching for National Crime Victims' Rights Week Community Awareness Projects funding opportunity – view a recording of a pre-application webinar and apply by November 22 | OVC
• More than $100 million awarded to combat human...

Announcements

• Access the new OJJDP website to see a modern look and feel, new features, and more – go to ojjdp.ojp.gov | OJJDP
• BJS is seeking a supervisory statistician to serve as chief of the Corrections Unit – apply by October 8 | BJS
• Nominations are being accepted until October 9 for the 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards | OVC
• Public comments are encouraged...

Announcements

• BJS is seeking statisticians to be part of one or more teams – learn more and apply by October 2 | BJS
• Nominations are being accepted until October 9 for the 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards | OVC
• President Trump has issued a proclamation recognizing September 15–21, 2019, as National Gang Violence Prevention Week – learn about related OJJDP efforts | OJJDP
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