Jails and Justice Support Center Now Available
BJA Director Karhlton F. Moore was joined by other Department of Justice officials, sheriffs, jail leaders, association partners, and advocates from across the country to launch the Jails and Justice Support Center (JJSC), which assists jails in creating safe, humane, and effective environments for incarcerated individuals, staff, and visitors. Learn more:
Focus on Restorative Justice
Restorative justice repairs harm by creating an opportunity for community and individual engagement, recognizing that causing harm gives rise to obligations to make amends. Learn more in the latest issue of Justice Matters.
November is Native American Heritage Month
Throughout the month, BJA celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native Americans to our nation's history. Access our tribal resources to see the work we're doing with and to support tribes.
Community Violence Intervention: The Chicago Story
Listen to Ernie Cato and Eddie Bocanegra in the latest Justice Today podcast episode as they discuss their pioneering work in the field of Community Violence Intervention.
Recent News
Resource Highlights
Recruitment and Retention for the Modern Law Enforcement Agency
This BJA and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services report offers recommendations for law enforcement agencies facing recruitment and retention challenges.
Adult Treatment Court Program Provides Training That Saves Lives
Learn how support through BJA's Adult Treatment Court Program is making an impact in Will County, Illinois.
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.
Funding Resources
Watch this short video to learn about the different steps associated with submitting an application for BJA funding.
BJA is looking for individuals from diverse backgrounds and regions who have knowledge, expertise, and/or lived experience across a wide range of justice-related and community safety areas.
Stay Informed
Connect with us through social media and email to stay informed about funding opportunities, events and speaking engagements, initiative announcements, resource releases, and more.
- 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.