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Justice Resource Update
Justice Resource Update, OJP’s monthly newsletter, provides valuable information about federal resources, advancements in the criminal and juvenile justice fields, and training opportunities. Read current and past issues online or register to receive the newsletter in your inbox.
Recent Testimony
Recent testimony includes:
7/22/2010 Statement of the Honorable Laurie Robinson, Assistant Attorney General Office of Justice Programs, Before the Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate.
Speaking Engagements
Speaking at conferences, meetings, and summits helps OJP leadership establish and maintain a healthy dialog with practitioners and policymakers in the criminal and juvenile justice fields. For recent speaking engagements, visit the Speeches section of the Newsroom.
Justice Blog
Check out the Justice Blog! The Justice Blog features information on Department of Justice initiatives, announcements, and accomplishments, and frequently highlights OJP’s programs and services.
A Conversation With Laurie Robinson
Assistant Attorney General Laurie O. Robinson talks with David Onek for the Criminal Justice Conversations podcast. AAG Robinson outlined her priorities, including integrating criminal justice evidence-based research into program and policy decisions and improving the translation of this research into practice. Listen now.
Supporting Drug Courts
Drug courts are an effective method for lowering recidivism rates, reducing drug use, and bringing down corrections costs. OJP’s support for drug courts includes a broad range of initiatives.
Justice Resource Update, OJP’s monthly newsletter, provides valuable information about federal resources, advancements in the criminal and juvenile justice fields, and training opportunities. Read current and past issues online or register to receive the newsletter in your inbox.
Recent Testimony
Recent testimony includes:
7/22/2010 Statement of the Honorable Laurie Robinson, Assistant Attorney General Office of Justice Programs, Before the Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate.
Speaking Engagements
Speaking at conferences, meetings, and summits helps OJP leadership establish and maintain a healthy dialog with practitioners and policymakers in the criminal and juvenile justice fields. For recent speaking engagements, visit the Speeches section of the Newsroom.
Justice Blog
Check out the Justice Blog! The Justice Blog features information on Department of Justice initiatives, announcements, and accomplishments, and frequently highlights OJP’s programs and services.
A Conversation With Laurie Robinson
Assistant Attorney General Laurie O. Robinson talks with David Onek for the Criminal Justice Conversations podcast. AAG Robinson outlined her priorities, including integrating criminal justice evidence-based research into program and policy decisions and improving the translation of this research into practice. Listen now.
Supporting Drug Courts
Drug courts are an effective method for lowering recidivism rates, reducing drug use, and bringing down corrections costs. OJP’s support for drug courts includes a broad range of initiatives.
Justice Department Announces $3 Million in Grants to Oakland, Calif., to Fight Crime
Phelan Wyrick, Senior Policy Advisor to Laurie O. Robinson, OJPs Assistant Attorney General, announced more than $3 million in grants to the city of Oakland, Calif., during remarks on Tuesday, August 24.
OJP's Bureau of Justice Statistics today released the Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates, 2008-09.
According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), approximately 25 percent of firefighters are killed in the line of duty while responding or returning from incidents, with the majority of fatalities from vehicle crashes.
Phelan Wyrick, Senior Policy Advisor to Laurie O. Robinson, OJPs Assistant Attorney General, announced more than $3 million in grants to the city of Oakland, Calif., during remarks on Tuesday, August 24.
OJP's Bureau of Justice Statistics today released the Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates, 2008-09.
According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), approximately 25 percent of firefighters are killed in the line of duty while responding or returning from incidents, with the majority of fatalities from vehicle crashes.
08/25/10 Media Advisory: Department of Justice to Release Report on Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates, 2008-09
The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics will issue a news release EMBARGOED until THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010, AT 10:00 A.M.
08/19/10 OJP Weekly News Brief for the week of August 19, 2010
OJP’s Weekly News Brief features remarks from Mary Lou Leary’s speaking engagement at the Kansas Highway Patrol graduation, two recent blogs discussing DOJ's efforts on underage drinking and drug endangered children, and a new podcasts explaining responsibilities of state administering agencies.
08/18/10 Justice Department Announces More Than $20 Million in Awards to States to Enforce Underage Drinking Laws
The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced more than $20 million in awards to enforce state and local underage drinking laws nationwide.
Weekly News Brief - August 11, 2010
OJP’s Weekly News Brief features details on Mary Lou Leary’s speaking engagement at the Bullying Prevention Summit, and upcoming conferences and events with the American Probation and Parole Association and the Annual National Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Leadership.
Department of Justice Announces $1.2 Million in Grants to Protect Children From Sexual Exploitation
OJP announced the award of four grants totaling $1.2 million to support the development of strategies that protect children from commercial and sexual exploitation.
Weekly News Brief - August 4, 2010
OJP’s Weekly News Brief features details on speaking engagements for Attorney General Eric Holder and Assistant Attorney General Laurie O. Robinson. Also, find information on OJP’s Fiscal Year 2010 grant awards and the August edition of Justice Resource Update.
The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics will issue a news release EMBARGOED until THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010, AT 10:00 A.M.
08/19/10 OJP Weekly News Brief for the week of August 19, 2010
OJP’s Weekly News Brief features remarks from Mary Lou Leary’s speaking engagement at the Kansas Highway Patrol graduation, two recent blogs discussing DOJ's efforts on underage drinking and drug endangered children, and a new podcasts explaining responsibilities of state administering agencies.
08/18/10 Justice Department Announces More Than $20 Million in Awards to States to Enforce Underage Drinking Laws
The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced more than $20 million in awards to enforce state and local underage drinking laws nationwide.
Weekly News Brief - August 11, 2010
OJP’s Weekly News Brief features details on Mary Lou Leary’s speaking engagement at the Bullying Prevention Summit, and upcoming conferences and events with the American Probation and Parole Association and the Annual National Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Leadership.
Department of Justice Announces $1.2 Million in Grants to Protect Children From Sexual Exploitation
OJP announced the award of four grants totaling $1.2 million to support the development of strategies that protect children from commercial and sexual exploitation.
Weekly News Brief - August 4, 2010
OJP’s Weekly News Brief features details on speaking engagements for Attorney General Eric Holder and Assistant Attorney General Laurie O. Robinson. Also, find information on OJP’s Fiscal Year 2010 grant awards and the August edition of Justice Resource Update.