The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) helps America’s state, local, and tribal jurisdictions reduce and prevent crime, lower recidivism, and promote a fair and safe criminal justice system. BJA provides a wide range of resources through programs and services, including training and technical assistance, to address chronic and emerging criminal justice challenges nationwide. Following are a sampling of BJA resources that are related to mental health.
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Recent Publications
- FY 2024 Solicitation Overview: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—Local Solicitation
- FY 2024 Solicitation Overview: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—State Solicitation
- The Impact of Specialized Referral Services on Recidivism and Length of Stay among Halfway House Residents
BJA Programs
Following are some of the BJA programs that focus on the mental health of public safety personnel and those who come into contact with the justice system:
- Collaborative Crisis Response and Intervention Training Program
- Connect and Protect: Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Response Program
- Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
- Encouraging Innovation: Field-Initiated Program
- Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
- Mental Health Courts Program
- VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Initiative
- Veterans Treatment Court Program
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Webinar Recordings and Other Videos
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