JUSTINFO Newsletter

Announcements

• Introducing new BJS Senior Statistical Advisor Shelley S. Hyland, PhD and BJS Statistical Research Specialist Amy D. Lauger | BJS
• Justice Department Issues Dear Colleague Letter to Courts Regarding Fines and Fees for Youth and Adults | OJJDP 
• NCVRW Message from OVC Director Kristina Rose | OVC
• NCVRW Theme Videos | OVC
• OJP is hiring: Learn about open positions | BJA/OJP
• Remarks by OVC Director Kristina Rose During the 2023 NCVRW Candlelight Vigil | OVC
• View new and updated information and resources: Sexual Assault Awareness and Victims of Crime | OJP 

Funding Opportunities and Resources

• New Funding Opportunities:
  • The National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative: Training and Technical Assistance Program | Deadline Grants.gov 6/5/2023 and JustGrants 6/12/2023 | BJA
  • Eliminating Records Barriers to Youth Success | Deadline Grants.gov 6/6/2023 and JustGrants 6/20/2023 | OJJDP
  • Family Treatment Court Program | Deadline Grants.gov 6/6/2023 and JustGrants 6/20/2023 | OJJDP
  • Field Initiated: Encouraging Innovation | Deadline Grants.gov 6/8/2023 and JustGrants 6/15/2023 | BJA
  • Developing Future Victim Specialists to Serve American Indian/Alaska native Victims of Crime | Deadline Grants.gov 6/12/2023 and JustGrants 6/20/2023 | OVC
  • Youth Violence Prevention Program | Deadline Grants.gov 6/12/2023 and JustGrants 6/26/2023 | OJJDP
  • Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program | Deadline Grants.gov 6/13/2023 and JustGrants 6/20/2023 | BJA
  • Visiting Fellows Program | Deadline Grants.gov 6/13/2023 and JustGrants 6/20/2023 | BJA
  • Reimaging Justice: Testing a New Model of Community Safety | Deadline Grants.gov 6/20/2023 and JustGrants 6/27/2023 | BJA
  • Targeted Training and Technical Assistance for VOCA Victim Assistance and Compensation Administrators | Deadline Grants.gov 6/20/2023 and JustGrants 6/27/2023 | OVC
  • Census of State and Federal Adult Correctional Facilities 2024 | Deadline Grants.gov 6/21/2023 and JustGrants 6/28/2023 | BJS
  • Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program | Deadline: 6/26/2023 | BJA
• Access the DOJ Grants Program Plan to learn about released and planned opportunities | DOJ/OJP
• See the Funding Resource Center for Opportunities & Awards, Applicant Resources, and Recipient Resources | OJP
• Subscribe to Funding News for weekly funding announcements and tips | OJP

Publications

• Data Snapshot: Perspectives on Reentry During the Pandemic | OJJDP
• Factsheet: Five Things About Reentry | NIJ
• Federal Cross-System Briefs:
  • Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice System Involvement | OJJDP
  • Department of Labor Key Youth Employment Resources | OJJDP
  • Key Federal Funding Related to Homeless Youth | OJJDP
  • Non-Federal Organizations and Resources That Focus on Youth Homelessness | OJJDP
  • Youth Homelessness and Juvenile Justice System Involvement | OJJDP
• Incorporating Community Engagement into PSN Initiatives | BJA
• NGA Report Addresses Collateral Consequences for Justice-Involved Youth | OJJDP
• Recidivism of Females Released from State Prison, 2012-2017 | BJS
• Work Assignments Reported by Prisoners, 2016 | BJS
• Additional publications | OJP

Online Resources

• As you plan for Older Americans Month this May, OVC TTAC offers several resources | OVC
• Blog posts:
  • Enforcing Victims' Rights: Elevating Survivor Voices | OVC
  • Second Chances, First Opportunities | OJJDP 
• OVC TTAC offers several resources for Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, 5/5/2023, and National Police Week, 5/15/2023 - 5/21/2023  | OVC
• The Overlooked Role of Jails in the Discussion of Legitimacy: Implications for Trust and Procedural Justice | NIJ

Podcasts

• Just Science:
  • Just DNA Searches in CODIS | NIJ
  • Just Improved Response to Sexual Assault | NIJ
  • Just Sexual Assault Response in Indigenous Communities | NIJ
• Justice Today:
  • Marlon Chamberlain and "Permanent Punishments" | BJA
  • Mayor Jermaine Wilson and Second Chances | BJA

JustGrants News and Notices

• May 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

• VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant | 5/2/2023 | 1 p.m. ET | OVC
• VOCA Victim Compensation Formula Grant | 5/2/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | OVC
• National Resource Centers for Victim Research, Evaluation, and Reaching Underserved Victims | 5/3/2023 | 1 p.m. ET | OVC
• Action Partnerships for National Membership and/or Professional Affiliation Agencies Assisting Victims in the Aftermath of Crime | 5/4/2023 | 1 p.m. ET | OVC
• Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program | 5/4/2023 | 2 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Supporting Children, Youth, and Families Affected by the Drug Crisis: Recruiting and Developing Peer Recovery Coaches | 5/4/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | OVC
• OJJDP Stakeholder Budget Briefing | 5/8/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Visiting Fellows Program | 5/15/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | BJA
• Field Initiated: Encouraging Innovation | 5/16/2023 | 2 p.m. ET | BJA
• Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program | 5/16/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | BJA
• Overview of the Youth and Juvenile Justice System: 2022 National Report | 5/17/2023 | 2 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Developing Future Victim Specialists to Serve America Indian/Alaska Native Victims of Crime | 5/18/2023 | 1 p.m. ET | OVC
• Youth Violence Prevention Solicitation | 5/18/2023 | 2 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Reimaging Justice: Testing a New Model of Community Safety | 5/18/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | BJA
• Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative | 5/19/2023 | 2 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• National Institute of Justice Research Conference | 5/23/2023 - 5/25/2023  | Arlington, VA | NIJ
• 40th Annual National Missing Children's Day Ceremony | 5/24/2023 | DOJ/OJJDP
• Expert Q&A: Clergy Response to Domestic Violence Survivors: How To Engage and Train Faith Leaders | 5/31/2023 | 2 p.m. ET | OVC
• See Justice Events for additional upcoming resources | OJP