Blog Posts

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

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)
• BJA Empowers First Responders to Fight COVID-19 (April 28, 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)