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Readout of OJP and White House Community Violence Intervention Announcements

Acting Assistant Attorney General Brent J. Cohen headlined an event in Seattle commemorating the two-year anniversary of the launch of OJP’s Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative.

Ballistic Resistance

Last November, NIJ issued updates for testing ballistic resistant body armor and ballistic threat levels. These new specifications include improved testing methods for armor designed for women, additional requirements for hard and soft armor components, and ballistic threat standards for varying ammunition types.

OJJDP News @ a Glance, September 2024

The September newsletter highlights a new curriculum developed by OJJDP to combat youth hate crimes and identity-based bullying, a school-based program intended to reduce youth violence in the neighborhood surrounding a Southwest Philadelphia high school.

50th Anniversary of the JJDPA

We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act with the year-long observance "Looking Back, Moving Forward: Celebrating 50 Years of the JJDPA".

Media Engagement Toolkit: A Guide for Grantees

The Office of Justice Programs encourages grantees to showcase the impact their organizations have made in the community by sharing stories and best practices to help us amplify how they are helping create safe and just communities.

Grant Application Resource Guide

This resource contains information to help you prepare and submit applications for OJP funding and offers guidance on award administration.

Learn about JustGrants, DOJ's Grants Management System

Access information about JustGrants, including news updates, resources and training opportunities for applicants and recipients of DOJ grant awards, and other forms of federal financial assistance.