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Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) Reallocation Funds FY 2017Final Disposition and DNA Broker Development

Award Information

Award #
2017-DS-BX-0002
Funding Category
Competitive Discretionary
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2017
Total funding (to date)
$266,795
Original Solicitation

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2017, $266,795)

The state will use this award to enhance programs designed to implement the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) portion of the Adam Walsh Act (42 U.S.C. § 16901, et seq.). The Adam Walsh Act is designed to protect children and adults from sexual exploitation and violent crime, prevent child abuse and child pornography, promote Internet safety, and honor the memory of Adam Walsh and other crime victims. SORNA was enacted to protect the public from convicted sex offenders by establishing a comprehensive national system for the registration and notification of those offenders. The Puerto Rico Department of Justice will utilize grant funds to support continued improvements of its sex offender registry by developing, enhancing, and maintaining all components of the system. NCA/NCF

Date Created: September 21, 2017