Body-Worn Camera Toolkit
CBOB 2016
PMHC Toolkit
BJA National Training and Technical Assistance Ctr
Public Safety Officers Benefits Program
BJA has released the FY 2017 Law Enforcement National Initiatives: Improving Responses to Criminal Justice Issues solicitation. This program supports jurisdictions in improving victim and witness cooperation, preventing and reducing crime by improving law enforcement investigations, and bringing justice practitioners together to discuss and explore issues and trends. Apply by: March 7, 2017.
BJA has released the FY 2017 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program funding opportunity. This program supports innovative cross-system collaboration to improve responses and outcomes for individuals with mental illness who come into contact with the juvenile or adult justice system. Apply by: April 4, 2017.
BJA has released the FY 2017 Tribal Justice System Infrastructure Program Training and Technical Assistance Initiative solicitation. This program assists tribes with renovation and expansion projects to address tribal justice system infrastructure needs. Apply by: March 21, 2017.
Read a recent Success Story to see how the New Options for Women (NOW) program is using Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds to support women leaving the sex industry in Portland, Oregon.
This BJA-sponsored discussion paper outlines important issues to consider when developing plans for connecting those leaving prison or jail with behavioral health care needs to access public health care, benefits, and covered treatment. Access the Executive Summary or the Full Report.
BJA has released the FY 2017 Smart Reentry: Focus on Evidence-based Strategies for Successful Reentry from Incarceration to Community solicitation. This program provides resources to help plan and implement reentry practices and systems that address individuals' needs and reduce recidivism. Apply by: March 14, 2017.
Information is now available on the ongoing efforts related to Executive Order 13688, "Federal Support for Local Law Enforcement Equipment Acquisition." See the EO 13688 Permanent Working Group page for the Final Report recommendations, an update on implementation across the federal agencies, and other resources related to this effort.
