JUSTINFO Newsletter

Publications

• Capital Punishment, 2021 – Statistical Tables | BJS
• Data Snapshot:
  • Bullying Experiences Reported by High School Students, 2021 | NIJ/OJJDP
  • Trends and Characteristics of Youth in Residential Placement, 2021 | NIJ/OJJDP
• Fact Sheet:
  • DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program | BJA
  • Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program | BJA
• Federal Deaths in Custody and During Arrest, 2021 – Statistical Tables | BJS
• Federal Prisoner Statistics Collected Under the First Step Act, 2023 | BJS
• Prisoners in 2022 – Statistical Tables | BJS
• Second Chance Act – Fact Sheet for Fiscal Years 2009-2022 | BJA
• The Impact of False or Misleading Forensic Evidence on Wrongful Convictions | NIJ
• Additional publications | OJP

Online Resources

• As you plan for National Impaired Driving Prevention Month this December, OVC TTAC offers several resources | OVC
• Feature Stories: Repairing Harm Through Community Dialogue | BJA
• NIJ Term of the Month: Implementation Science | NIJ
• Success Spotlight: The Building Blocks of a Restored Life | BJA

Podcasts

• Just Science: Just Collecting Fingerprints Without Contact | NIJ

JustGrants News and Notices

• December Virtual Q&A and training sessions are available:
  • Post-Award Management | Mondays at 1 p.m. ET
  • Entity Management | Tuesdays at 2 p.m. ET
  • Application Mechanics | Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. ET
  • Award Acceptance | Thursdays at 2 p.m. ET
• All entities seeking Department of Justice (DOJ) grant funding must have an active registration in SAM.gov. Once registered, entities must complete annual renewals to maintain an active status. It is recommended that you begin the SAM.gov registration or renewal process 30 days prior to any deadlines to allow for the time necessary to complete the full process, including SAM.gov's entity validation process. If you intend to apply for a specific DOJ opportunity, refer to the Grants.gov due date provided on the solicitation, and plan your SAM.gov registration accordingly. For additional support, visit SAM.gov Help.
• Stay informed: Sign up for JustGrants News & Updates emails and read past messages.

Events

• Getting to the Heart of Youth Transformation—Creating Pathways for Youth Involvement in Violence Reduction Efforts | 12/5/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention | 12/6/2023 | 1 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Research on Law Enforcement Responses to Opioid Overdoses | 12/6/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | NIJ
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Frameworks for Mentoring Practitioners | 12/6/2023 | 1 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Alternatives to Arrest: Improving School Safety Through Diversion Programming Knowledge College | 12/7/2023 | 1 p.m. ET | BJA
• Empowering People Working with Youth to Understand and Prevent Racism | 12/7/2023 | 2 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism Center of Excellence | 12/11/2023 | 11:30 a.m. ET | NIJ
• Introduction to Restorative Justice for Juvenile Prosecutors | 12/13/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Risk Assessments for Youth | 12/8/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Post-Traumatic Growth | 12/12/2023 | 2 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• OVC From the Director's Desk | 12/14/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | OVC
• See Justice Events for additional upcoming resources | OJP