JIS Technical Assistance

The Congressionally Selected Awards Program, authorized by the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (Pub. L. 111-8), helps improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and/or assist victims of crime (other than compensation). Funds should be used for the projects selected by Congress, in the amounts specified in the joint explanatory statement incorporated by reference into Pub. L. 111-8, and generally consistent with one or more of the following statutory purposes: improving the functioning of the criminal justice system, preventing or combating juvenile delinquency, or assisting victims of crime (other than compensation). Each of these purposes is framed using language drawn, respectively, from the former Byrne discretionary statute, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, the Victims of Crime Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. This project is authorized and funded through a line item in the FY 09 Congressional Budget and by the joint explanatory statement that is incorporated by reference into the FY09 Omnibus Appropriations Act.

The SEARCH Group Inc. (SEARCH) will provide technical assistance to justice practitioners nationwide on the effective use of policy, strategy, and technology for justice information sharing. SEARCH will provide direct on-site and in-house technical assistance to practitioners; participate in national initiatives led by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (such as the Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative, the National Information Exchange Model, and the Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program); and produce publications and podcasts.

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