Announcements
- OJP is seeking a Director of the Office of Communications – learn about the position and apply by November 22 for consideration | OJP
Funding Opportunities and Resources
- 2022 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Projects | Deadline: 11/12/2021 | OVC
- Multisite Impact and Cost-Efficiency Evaluation of Veterans Treatment Courts | Grants.gov deadline: 1/13/2022 | JustGrants deadline: 1/27/2022 | NIJ
- More than $21 million to be awarded to prevent and respond to hate crimes | 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
- Background Checks for Firearm Transfers, 2018 | BJS
- Criminal Victimization, 2020 | BJS
- Desistance-Focused Criminal Justice Practice | NIJ
- Federal Justice Statistics, 2019 | BJS
- Human Trafficking Data Collection Activities, 2021 | BJS
- The Impact of Incarceration on the Desistance Process Among Individuals Who Chronically Engage in Criminal Activity | NIJ
- Jails in Indian Country, 2019–2020 and the Impact of COVID-19 on the Tribal Jail Population | BJS
- National Crime Victimization Survey: Assessment of Outlier Weights | BJS
- NIJ’s Courts Research: Examining Alternatives to Incarceration for Veterans and Other Policy Innovation | NIJ
- Programs that Support Behavioral Health | BJA
- Survey of Publicly Appointed Defense Attorneys: Design Study | BJS
- Materials released at the Taking the Call event: How to Use 988 to Respond to Behavioral Health Crisis Calls, Tips for Successfully Implementing Crisis Stabilization Units, Using Supported Employment to Help People with Behavioral Health Needs Reentering Communities, and more | BJA
Online Resources
- As you plan for National Native American Heritage Month this November, OVC TTAC offers several resources | OVC
- Blog post: OJJDP Is Taking Action To Achieve an Equitable Juvenile Justice System | OJJDP
- Blog post: Pennsylvania School Districts Use BJA STOP Funding to Erase School Violence through Social-emotional Learning | BJA
- Datasets released: 2018 Annual Probation Survey and 2018 Annual Parole Survey | BJS
- Now available: “New Board Member Orientation for Victim Service Organizations” online training | OVC
- Statistical Briefing Book frequently asked questions and Easy Access to State and County Juvenile Court Case Counts data analysis tool updated | OJJDP
JustGrants News and Notices
- Register for upcoming Virtual Q&A sessions on award acceptance, entity management, and post-award management
- Find answers to frequently asked questions on the JustGrants FAQ Search page or by topic
- Stay informed: Sign up for JustGrants News & Updates emails and read past messages
Events
- The Importance of Data to the MDI Community and Stakeholders | 11/2/2021 | 1 p.m. ET | NIJ
- Racial and Ethnic Disparities Conference | 11/2-11/3/2021 | OJJDP
- American Indian Justice Conference | 11/3-11/5/2021 | BJA
- Response to At-Risk Missing and High-Risk Endangered Missing Children | 11/4/2021 | OJJDP
- Medicolegal Death Investigation Considerations for Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs | 11/4/2021 | 1 p.m. ET | NIJ
- Opioid Response Strategy: Public Health and Public Safety Partnerships to Prevent Opioid Overdose | 11/4/2021 | 2 p.m. ET | BJA
- Forensic Science Research Federal Stakeholders Public Meeting | 11/8/2021 | 9 a.m. ET | NIJ
- NIJ Funded Research on Firearms Violence in Urban Cities: Advancing Scientific Evidence to Inform Practice | 11/8/2021 | 1 p.m. ET | NIJ
- Initial Response Strategies and Tactics When Responding to Missing Children Incidents | 11/9/2021 | OJJDP
- Desistance From Crime: Implications for Research, Policy, and Practice | 11/9/2021 | 1:30 p.m. ET | NIJ
- AMBER Alert Activation Best Practices | 11/15/2021 | OJJDP
- What Executive Directors Need to Know about Direct Service Provision | 11/15-11/19/2021 | OJJDP
- Data Systems Imperative in 21st Century Forensic Services | 11/16/2021 | 1 p.m. ET | NIJ
- Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program National Forum | 11/16-11/18/2021 | BJA
- Introduction to Youth Hate Crimes | 11/18/2021 | 2 p.m. ET | OJJDP
- Expert Q&A webinar recording now available: Are You Prepared? The Role of Victim Assistance Providers in Preparing and Responding to Incidents of Mass Violence | OVC
- See Justice Events for additional upcoming events | OJP
Date Published: November 1, 2021