JUSTINFO Newsletter

Publications

• Background Checks for Firearm Transfers, 2019–2020 | BJS
• Local Police Departments, Procedures, Policies, and Technology, 2020 – Statistical Tables | BJS
• OsteoID: A New Forensic Tool to Help Identify the Species of Skeletal Remains | NIJ
• School Resource Officers, 2019–2020 | BJS
• Sex Offender Registration and Notification in the United States: Case Law Summary, July 2023 | SMART
• Sheriffs' Offices, Procedures, Policies, and Technology, 2020 – Statistical Tables | BJS
• Understanding Forensic Intelligence: The NIJ Framework | NIJ
• Additional publications | OJP

Online Resources

• Blog Posts: Community Violence Intervention: Police, "Street Teams," and Safer Neighborhoods | BJA
• Federal Criminal Case Processing Statistics (FCCPS) webtool redesigned with interactive features | BJS
• Sign up for the OVC TTAC mailing list and be the first to learn about trainings, events, and technical assistance resources | OVC
• Video: JEET instructional walkthrough. View the JEET Dashboard | BJS

Podcasts

• Just Science:
  • Just Facial Recognition for Forensic Investigations | NIJ
  • Just Forensics in the Digital Age | NIJ

JustGrants News and Notices

• November 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

• 2023 West Coast Regional Juvenile Justice Conference | 11/27/2023 – 11/28/2023 | Los Angeles, CA | OJJDP
• Worry and Anxiety | 11/28/2023 | 2 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• National Restorative Coaching Program | 11/28/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | BJA
• Combatting Racism: Preventing the Criminalization of Normal Adolescent Behavior Among Youth of Color | 11/30/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Getting to the Heart of Youth Transformation—Creating Pathways for Youth Involvement in Violence Reduction Efforts | 12/5/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• See Justice Events for additional upcoming resources | OJP