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OJJDP News @ a Glance, March/April 2020

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The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, March/April 2020. This issue's top story and Message From the Administrator highlight the Office of Justice Programs' (OJP's) recent outreach sessions to educate rural and tribal organizations and agencies about funding opportunities from OJP and other Department of Justice grant-making offices.

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In Focus: Drug Courts

Date Published
April 2022
Series
OJJDP In Focus
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance), Program/Project Description, Grants and Funding
Agencies
OJJDP

OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities

FY 2020 OJJDP Funding Opportunities

OJJDP has announced the following fiscal year 2020 funding opportunities: 

Implementation Sites Project

Date Published
October 2019
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored

OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities

OJJDP has announced funding opportunities related to training and technical assistance for child abuse professionals, the Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance Program, and the National Gang Center.

Changing Minds: Unique's Story

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Please be aware that this video contains descriptions of violence that may be distressing to some viewers.
October 2016

This short film, inspired by true stories, shows how a supportive and caring adult can help a child overcome childhood trauma and exposure to violence. Each year, nearly 60% of youth are exposed to violence in their homes, schools, and communities. Recent studies demonstrate how observing violence has a lasting negative impact on a child’s brain and their cognitive development. Over time, exposure to violence during childhood is significantly correlated with negative outcomes such as psychological issues, adverse behavior, and serious illnesses. The U.S.

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Office of Justice Programs Awards More Than $143.7 Million in Child Protection Grants

Today, the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs announced awards of more than $143.7 million in child protection grants. The awards will enhance state, local and tribal jurisdictions' capabilities to protect children and respond to juvenile victimization. OJJDP and the Office for Victims of Crime awarded grants to more than 120 sites, jurisdictions, and task forces nationwide. The funds will help communities find missing children...

Office of Justice Programs Awards More Than $212 Million To Support Juvenile Justice

Today, the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announced awards of more than $212 million to support juvenile justice. The awards will enhance state and local juvenile justice systems; provide gang prevention and intervention services; support mentoring and reentry services for youth and families; and help states comply with the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. OJJDP and the Office for Victims of...

DOJ FY 2020 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS)

Closing Date
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking applications for funding to improve public safety and victim services in Tribal communities. This solicitation provides federally recognized Tribes and Tribal consortia an opportunity to apply for funding to aid in developing a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety and victimization.