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The West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services and WV State Police Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act

Award Information

Award #
2017-DS-BX-0022
Funding Category
Competitive Discretionary
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2017
Total funding (to date)
$91,587
Original Solicitation

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2017, $91,587)

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 West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services will sub grant the funds to the West Virginia State Police to provide personnel, training, equipment, and supplies.

NCA/NCF

Date Created: September 19, 2017