Technical assistance (TA)
Helping People Released From Prisons and Jails Find Housing: A State by State Resource Guide
Date Published
May 2020
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
IMPACTT of a Patrol Officer: Evaluating Productivity Metrics
Date Published
July 2020
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Issue Overview,
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
NIJ
Understanding the Impact of Ventilation on Burn Patterns Can Aid Arson Investigations
Date Published
August 2020
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Study/Research),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
NIJ
Police Research - An Important Tool for Police, Often Underutilized
Date Published
June 2020
Publication Type
Technical Assistance,
Issue Overview,
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
NIJ
JUSTINFO Newsletter: April 1, 2019
Announcements
- Apply to join DOJ's National Public Safety Partnership and learn how to address violent crime in your jurisdiction – letters of interest are due by April 11, 2019 | BJA
- Comments sought on the proposed reinstatement and update of the Identity Theft Supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey | BJS
- OJJDP programs related to the First Lady's "Be Best" campaign highlighted during a...
JUSTINFO Newsletter: April 1, 2020
Announcements
- April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month – see the Child Abuse Special Feature for information and resources | NCJRS
- Kendel Ehrlich sworn in as Director of the SMART Office | SMART
- Nominations sought for the Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service in Policing | OJP
- Public comments requested on the reinstatement and update of data collection: 2020 Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics...
JUSTINFO Newsletter: April 15, 2019
Announcements
- Call for presentations: Submit ideas by April 29 for NIJ research to be presented at the International Association of Crime Analysts 2019 Conference | NIJ
- Comments sought on proposed new data collections and updates to others, including: Census of Jails, Methodological Research To Support the National Crime Victimization Survey Redesign Program: National Survey of Crime and Safety-Field Test, and Survey of Law...
JUSTINFO Newsletter: December 1, 2019
Announcements
- Visit the redesigned AMBER Alert website for a new look, access to tribal resources, and more | OJJDP
Funding
- Establishment of a National Center on Restorative Justice | Due:1/3/2020 | BJA
- Awards to 83 institutions, agencies and organizations announced for research and evaluation projects that identify data-driven programs for reducing crime and promoting justice | NIJ
- Nearly $15.8 million awarded to help states, U.S...
JUSTINFO Newsletter: February 1, 2019
Announcements
- Learn about the recent reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act | OJJDP
- Now available for download: 2019 National Crime Victims' Rights Week color palette and customizable poster | OVC
- Law enforcement leadership have two weeks to nominate federal, state, local, and tribal officers for the 2018 Badge of Bravery | BJA
Funding
JUSTINFO Newsletter: February 15, 2019
Announcements
- Closing Today: This is the last chance to nominate your federal, state, local, and tribal officers for the 2018 Badge of Bravery | BJA
- Comments sought by April 5 on two proposed new data collections: Annual Survey of Jails in Indian Country and Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies | BJS
- Save the Date: The 2019 National Symposium on Sex Offender Management and Accountability...
JUSTINFO Newsletter: January 15, 2020
Announcements
- Now open: Submit your Badge of Bravery nominations to recognize the courageous actions performed by our law enforcement officers | BJA
- Submit comments by January 31 on the proposed reinstatement and update of the National Inmate Survey in Prisons data collection | BJS
Funding
- Research Assistantship Program | Deadline extended to 1/25/2020 | NIJ
- Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and...
JUSTINFO Newsletter: July 1, 2019
Announcements
- The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor honors all levels of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel for heroic actions performed in the line of duty to protect human life | BJA
Funding
JUSTINFO Newsletter: June 1, 2019
Announcements
- Nominations are now being accepted for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor – emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement are eligible for the nation's top public safety award | BJA
Funding
- Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program | Due: 6/7/2019 | BJA
- Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) Statewide Expansion and Response | Due: 6/27/2019 | BJA
- Partnerships to Support Data-driven Responses to...
JUSTINFO Newsletter: June 1, 2020
Announcements
- Missing Children's Day was observed on May 25 – learn about the award recipients and poster contest winner | OJJDP
- Nominations for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor are now being accepted | BJA
- Now available: OJJDP COVID-19 Guidance: State Juvenile Detention and Correctional Facilities | OJJDP
Funding
- Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based Program | deadline extended to June 5, 2020...
JUSTINFO Newsletter: March 1, 2019
Announcements
- Apply to join DOJ's National Public Safety Partnership and learn how to address violent crime in your jurisdiction – letters of interest are due by April 11, 2019 | BJA
- Comments sought on proposed new data collections and updates to others, including: Census of Jails, Census of Medical Examiner and Coroner Offices, Survey of Law Enforcement Personnel in Schools, and more | BJS...
JUSTINFO Newsletter: March 15, 2019
Announcements
- Apply to join DOJ's National Public Safety Partnership and learn how to address violent crime in your jurisdiction – letters of interest are due by April 11, 2019 | BJA
- BJS is seeking a supervisory statistician – access qualifications and job duties and apply by March 26 if interested | BJS
- Registration now open for the 2019 National Symposium on Sex Offender Management and...
JUSTINFO Newsletter: May 1, 2020
Announcements
- The 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020, in Washington, D.C. | OVC
- More than $400,000 awarded to support victims of the 2018 Marshall County High School mass shooting | OVC
- Office of Justice Programs observes Second Chance Month | OJP
- Press release highlights efforts during National Child Abuse Prevention Month | OJP
Funding
- Services for...
JUSTINFO Newsletter: May 15, 2019
Announcements
- The 2019 commemoration of National Missing Children's Day will take place on May 22, 2019, at 2 p.m. ET and will be livestreamed | OJJDP
- During National Police Week, OJP pays tribute to the brave men and women of law enforcement – learn about OJP efforts to support officers: Blog – Video Message – Webpage | OJP
Funding
JUSTINFO Newsletter: May 15, 2020
Announcements
- Access resources that help support and protect our nation's law enforcement officers on the National Police Week webpage | OJP
- Hear from Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Katie Sullivan in the OJP Police Week Tribute | OJP
- More than $3.8 million awarded to assist victims of the 2018 mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | OVC
Funding
- Find available...
JUSTINFO Newsletter: October 1, 2019
Announcements
- Access the new OJJDP website to see a modern look and feel, new features, and more – go to ojjdp.ojp.gov | OJJDP
- BJS is seeking a supervisory statistician to serve as chief of the Corrections Unit – apply by October 8 | BJS
- Nominations are being accepted until October 9 for the 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards | OVC
- Public comments are encouraged...
JUSTINFO Newsletter: September 1, 2019
Announcements
- Comments sought on the proposed extension and update of the Prison Population Reports: Summary of Sentenced Population Movement - National Prisoner Statistics | BJS
- Tribes have until October 31 to apply for participation in the Tribal Access Program, which provides access to national crime information databases | SMART
Funding
- Find already announced solicitations and access funding information in the OJP Funding Resource Center...
JUSTINFO Newsletter: September 15, 2019
Announcements
- BJS is seeking statisticians to be part of one or more teams – learn more and apply by October 2 | BJS
- Nominations are being accepted until October 9 for the 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards | OVC
- President Trump has issued a proclamation recognizing September 15–21, 2019, as National Gang Violence Prevention Week – learn about related OJJDP efforts | OJJDP
- Watch...
Just Science Podcast: Just NIST's Digital Forensics Black Box Study
Date Published
August 2020
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Description,
Issue Overview,
Interview,
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored