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The Advancing Fairness and Transparency: National Guidelines for Post-Conviction Risk and Needs Assessment were developed to help policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and agency administrators make better decisions that support people’s success following a conviction. Developed by BJA and The Council of State Governments Justice Center as a project of the Public Safety Risk Assessment Clearinghouse, the guidelines promote fairness, accuracy, and transparency.

BJA is currently looking for candidates to work in the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program team.

Participate in upcoming webinars from the Implementing Community Based Violence Intervention Strategies series.

BJA's Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program is proud to support Recovery Month (September).

Program Highlights

Law Enforcement Knowledge Lab

The Knowledge Lab is designed to assist law enforcement agencies, communities, and researchers in promoting public safety through constitutional policing and stronger community relationships.

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Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program

The leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions, JAG provides states, tribes, and local governments with critical funding to support a range of program areas.

Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP)

COSSAP provides financial and technical assistance to develop, implement, or expand efforts to identify, respond to, treat, and support those impacted by illicit opioids, stimulants and other drugs of abuse.

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Responding to COVID-19
  • The COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for the Law Enforcement Community includes resources and strategies agencies can use internally and when communicating to the public about the importance of vaccinations.
  • Approximately $850 million was available through the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) program. View CESF award details.
  • Criminals are attempting to exploit COVID-19 through a variety of scams. Stay informed about common fraud schemes.
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