JUSTINFO Newsletter

Announcements

• The NCJRS Virtual Library and Abstracts Database will soon be moving to OJP.gov – stay tuned for this update and for future enhancements | NCJRS/OJP
• Now accepting nominations for the 2020 Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery | BJA
• OJJDP recognizes the 25^th anniversary of AMBER Alert – see the AMBER Alert website for information and activity data | OJJDP
• Submit comments by February 8 on the proposed new data collection: National Prisoner Statistics Program: Coronavirus Pandemic Supplement | BJS

Funding Opportunities and Resources

• Supporting Effective Interventions for Adolescent Sex Offenders and Children with Sexual Behavior Problems | Grants.gov deadline: 2/22/2021; JustGrants deadline: 3/8/2021 | OJJDP
• Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative | Grants.gov deadline: 2/23/2021; JustGrants deadline: 3/9/2021 | OJJDP
• National Mentoring Programs | Grants.gov deadline: 2/23/2021; JustGrants deadline: 3/9/2021 | OJJDP
• Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies | Grants.gov deadline: 3/1/2021; JustGrants deadline: 3/15/2021 | BJS
• State Criminal Alien Assistance Program | Grants.gov deadline: 3/1/2021; JustGrants deadline: 3/15/2021 | BJA
• Justice Information Sharing Training and Technical Assistance Program | Grants.gov deadline: 3/8/2021; JustGrants deadline: 3/22/2021 | BJA
• Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Program | Grants.gov deadline: 3/10/2021; JustGrants deadline: 3/24/2021 | BJA
• Tribal Justice System Infrastructure Training and Technical Assistance Initiative | Grants.gov deadline: 3/10/2021; JustGrants deadline: 3/24/2021 | BJA
• Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Site Based and Training and Technical Assistance Program | Grants.gov deadline: 3/10/2021; JustGrants deadline: 3/24/2021 | BJA
• Smart Prosecution – Innovative Prosecution Solutions | Grants.gov deadline: 3/15/2021; JustGrants deadline: 3/29/2021 | BJA
• Innovations in Reentry Initiative: Building System Capacity & Testing Strategies to Reduce Recidivism | Grants.gov deadline: 3/16/2021; JustGrants deadline: 3/30/2021 | BJA
• Second Chance Act Community-Based Reentry Program | Grants.gov deadline: 3/16/2021; JustGrants deadline: 3/30/2021 | BJA
• Smart Probation: Innovations in Supervision Initiative | Grants.gov deadline: 3/16/2021; JustGrants deadline: 3/30/2021 | BJA
• Research and Evaluation on the Police Response to Homelessness | Grants.gov deadline: 3/22/2021; JustGrants deadline: 4/5/2021 | NIJ
• Implementing the PREA Standards, Protecting Inmates, and Safeguarding Communities | Grants.gov deadline: 3/23/2021; JustGrants deadline: 4/6/2021 | BJA
• Safeguarding Correctional Facilities and Public Safety by Addressing Contraband Cellphones Program | Grants.gov deadline: 3/25/2021; JustGrants deadline: 4/8/2021 | BJA
• Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program | Grants.gov deadline: 3/29/2021; JustGrants deadline: 4/12/2021 | BJA
• Research and Evaluation on the Administration of Justice | Grants.gov deadline: 3/29/2021; JustGrants deadline: 4/12/2021 | NIJ
• Research and Evaluation on Policing Strategies for Civil Disturbances | Grants.gov deadline: 3/29/2021; JustGrants deadline: 4/12/2021 | NIJ
• Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Training and Technical Assistance Program | Grants.gov deadline: 3/30/2021; JustGrants deadline: 4/13/2021 | BJA
• See the Current Funding Opportunities page for additional solicitations | OJP
• Subscribe to Funding News from NCJRS for weekly funding announcements, webinar details, and more | NCJRS

Publications

• Bureau of Justice Statistics Assessment of the Rape and Sexual Assault Pilot Test | BJS
• Methodological Research to Support the National Crime Victimization Survey: Self-Report Data on Rape and Sexual Assault – Pilot Test | BJS
• Notes from the Field: Caution Is Necessary When Expanding Field Testing Capabilities | NIJ
• Race and Ethnicity of Violent Crime Offenders and Arrestees, 2018 | BJS

Online Resources

• Access the Human Trafficking Special Feature for resources during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month | NCJRS/OJP
• As you plan for Identity Theft Awareness Week this February 1–5, learn about resources available through OVC TTAC | OVC
• During National Mentoring Month, see how OJJDP supports mentoring programs | OJJDP
• Visit the Mentoring Special Feature for additional topical resources from OJP and other federal sources | NCJRS/OJP

JustGrants News and Notices

• Find answers to frequently asked questions on various topics, including how to set up system users, find training resources, and more
• New JustGrants users: See the Getting Started page for helpful information
• Learn more about the Department of Justice’s new grants management and payment management systems
• Stay informed: Sign up for JustGrants News & Updates emails and read past messages

Events

• Gaps, Trends and Opportunities: A Five-Year Analysis of OVC Human Trafficking Grantee Data | 1/19/2021 | 2 p.m. ET | OVC
• Supporting Effective Interventions for Adolescent Sex Offenders and Children with Sexual Behavior Problems Solicitation Webinar | 1/19/2021 | 2 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• An Overview of Special Education Considerations: What Juvenile Court Prosecutors Need to Know | 1/20/2021 | 3 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• The Funding Process: First Steps to Applying, How to Prepare Now, and Other Considerations | 1/21/2021 | 1 p.m. ET | BJA
• Opioid Affected Youth Initiative Solicitation Webinar | 1/21/2021 | 2 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Delinquency Prevention Program Solicitation Webinar | 1/22/2021 | 2 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children Solicitation Webinar | 1/25/2021 | 2 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• From Submission to Court: The Basics of a Forensic Biology Laboratory | 1/26/2021 | 3 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Initial Response Strategies and Tactics When Responding to Missing Children Incidents | 1/27/2021 | OJJDP
• Talking Circles – Human Trafficking in Tribal Communities | 1/27/2021 | 3 p.m. ET | OVC
• National Mentoring Summit | 1/27-1/29/2021 | OJJDP
• Reducing Risk for Girls in the Juvenile Justice System Solicitation Webinar | 1/28/2021 | 2 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative Solicitation Webinar | 2/2/2021 | 2 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• See Justice Events to find additional upcoming events | NCJRS