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The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) honors National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAMA)
NCSAMAs school, socializing, and many aspects of life have moved online this year, it’s more important than ever that you protect your digital devices and steer clear of cybercriminals. During NCSAM, observed each October, the FBI and partner agencies remind you to do your part and #BeCyberSmart all year long. Read more…
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Join the Virtual 5K
It’s not too late to join End Violence Against Women International – EVAWI’s Virtual 5K! How to Participate You can complete the 5K on YOUR own time and in YOUR chosen location. Registration is $30 per person, or $100 if you register a group of 5. After registering, you will Read more…
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President Trump Proclaims October as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
President Donald J. Trump proclaimed October as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. OJJDP is committed to supporting states and communities as they work to prevent and treat substance abuse and assist in the recovery of youth and families who have been impacted. Through opioid-focused prevention and intervention programs and specialized training Read more…
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Guide to SORNA Implementation in Indian Country, Second Edition Released
“The Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) developed this guide to provide sex offender registration personnel in Indian Country with useful information to assist in efforts toward implementing and maintaining implementation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), Title I of the Adam Read more…
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OJJDP Accepting Nominations for National Missing Children’s Day Awards
Each year, the U.S. Department of Justice, through OJJDP, recognizes the extraordinary efforts of individuals, organizations, and agencies that have made a significant contribution to protecting children between November 15, 2019, and November 20, 2020. The Department recognizes the awardees each May at the annual National Missing Children’s Day ceremony Read more…
OVC News
Attention OVC Grantees: Upcoming System Transition Reminders
On October 15, 2020, the Department of Justice grant-making components―the Office of Justice Programs, the Office on Violence Against Women, and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services―will transition to one grants management system (JustGrants) for all three grant components and a new payment management system [Automated Standard Application for Read more…
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The Office of Justice Programs’ Specialist Feature on Family Violence
Take a look at the Office of Justice Programs’ Special Feature on Family Violence.Read an overview of the issue, the prevalence of Family Violence, prevention, and response information, and find a list of Training and Technical Assistance resources on the subject.
Funding Opportunities
October 2020 E-Bulletin Now Available!
In this month’s E-Bulletin, check out the latest news from OVC, including DOJ and OVC’s Tribal Grant Awards Announcements of a combined $395.8 million in funding, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Bullying Prevention Month resources, and the Bureau of Justice Statistics 2019 Criminal Victimization report. An important JustGrants Announcement Read more…
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#HonorMyVoice Twitter Chat, today October 6, 2020
Today is the day! Join the #HonorMyVoice Twitter Chat to recognize the voices of survivors & advocates for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Q’s on National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center #NativeDVAM page on Twitter.