Dear Colleague:

I’m pleased to present the Office of Justice Programs’ (OJP) Fiscal Year 2010 Program Plan. In the Program Plan you’ll find funding opportunities and new initiatives from OJP - subject, of course, to our upcoming 2010 Congressional appropriation - as well as guidance on how to take advantage of those opportunities. The plan reflects my commitment to providing the latest and most complete information about the resources available to help reduce crime, improve the justice system, and serve victims.

The Program Plan is divided into 10 thematically organized sections. Each represents both an issue that cuts across OJP bureaus and offices and a challenge identified by the criminal and juvenile justice fields. I hope that the programs and activities included will spur innovative practices, produce groundbreaking research, and yield reliable data that can help advance evidence-based, smart-on-crime approaches.

I encourage you – as a justice system stakeholder and an OJP partner – to explore the opportunities included in this plan and apply for funding in the areas that interest you. Consider this an invitation to be part of the work of the Department of Justice to prevent and reduce crime in America’s communities.

Thank you for visiting us, and I look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,