Blog Posts

The following blog posts highlight Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) programs and activities and Office of Justice Programs' efforts that support BJA's mission:

2022 Posts

• De-Escalation Training: Safer Communities and Safer Law Enforcement Officers (September 6, 2022)
• Supporting Recovery (September 1, 2022)
• Honoring Public Safety Officers through the Medal of Valor (July 29, 2022)
• BJA Director's Message to Public Health and Public Safety Leaders at RISE Conference (July 27, 2022)
• Tackling Gun Violence, Protecting Communities (July 12, 2022)
• OJP Commemorates National Police Week (May 17, 2022)
• From the Director: National Correctional Officers Week (May 6, 2022)
• 30 Years of Drug Courts: Justice Reform That Works (May 3, 2022)
• BJA Visiting Fellows: Bridging the Criminal Justice Policy Divide (April 27, 2022)
• Introducing Second Chance Fellows John Bae and Angel Sanchez (April 21, 2022)
• BJA Celebrates Women's History Month (March 25, 2022)
• BJA Toolkit Supports Law Enforcement Efforts to Promote Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccine (March 1, 2022)
• Honoring Eddie Byrne: The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (February 25, 2022)
• The National Public Safety Partnership Launches 10 New Sites to Continue its Support of Collaborative, Community-driven Violence Reduction (February 16, 2022)

2021 Posts

• Pennsylvania School Districts Use BJA STOP Funding to Erase School Violence through Social-emotional Learning (October 18, 2021)
• In Memoriam: John Kaneb (October 5, 2021)
• BJA’s SAKI Program Solves 36-Year-Old Sexual Assault Cold Case, Bringing Long-Sought Justice to the Victim (September 29, 2021)
• Mental Health, Law Enforcement, and Communities: What’s Next? (September 28, 2021)
• Ensuring Officer Health and Wellness During Difficult Times (August 31, 2021)
• Stepping Inside the Ottawa County Recovery Court (August 10, 2021)
• BJA Supports DOJ's Response to Opioid Crisis (July 26, 2021)
• CBOB Nomination Period is Open (February 4, 2021)

2020 Posts

• Honoring Excellence in Public Safety (July 8, 2020)
• Wanted: Medal of Valor Nominations (July 8, 2020)
• Drug Courts Offer a Second Chance (May 27, 2020)
• In Session and on Purpose: BJA Supports Drug Courts (May 21, 2020)
• Honoring Public Safety Officers (May 8, 2020)
• Marshaling Resources to Address Addiction in the Midst of a Pandemic (April 6, 2020)

2019 Posts

• CBOB Nomination Period is Open (December 19, 2019)
• Indianapolis and Justice Department Partner Against Violent Crime (September 12, 2019)
• Reducing Recidivism in Released Offenders Improves Public Safety (June 10, 2019)
• Extraordinary Valor (May 29, 2019)
• OJP Pays Tribute to the Fallen (May 9, 2019)
• Federal Agencies Work Toward Reducing Opioid Impact on Youth (April 2, 2019)
• Federal Report Emphasizes State, Local Role in School Safety (March 14, 2019)
• National Gang Center: Rescuing Youth, Restoring Communities (March 5, 2019)
• Sharing Crime-fighting Innovations in L.A. (February 7, 2019)

2018 Posts

• Confronting Officer Suicide (October 2, 2018)
• Body Armor is Key to Officer Safety (May 16, 2018)
• OJP Protects Our Protectors (May 15, 2018)
• Backing the Blue (May 14, 2018)
• Research Shows Body-Worn Cameras Protect Law Enforcement (February 7, 2018)

2017 Posts

• 'Backing the Blue' in the Opioid Epidemic (November 8, 2017)
• Promoting Justice for All (November 8, 2017)
• Fighting the Battle Against Human Trafficking (October 5, 2017)
• National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Helps Solve Crimes (October 5, 2017)
• OJP Funds Opiate Intervention Court (September 22, 2017)
• Attorney General Announces New Partnership in Fight Against Violent Crime (June 21, 2017)
• Police Week 2017: OJP's Commitment to Officer Safety (May 15, 2017)
• 2017 National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: OJP Works to Serve Victims of Sexual Assault (April 26, 2017)