Blog Posts

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The following blog posts highlight Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) programs and activities, as well as individuals who have impacted BJA efforts. Use the Search Filters to find posts that contain a specific keyword or were published during a specific year.

2023

Finding a Serial Killer—and Justice—After 40 Years

1/18/23

2022

Treatment Courts Continue to Help Communities

12/20/22

People Who Inspired BJA Programs: The Legacy of Matthew Shepard

12/1/22

The Historical Figures Behind Bureau of Justice Assistance Programs: The Legacy of Emmett Till

11/1/22

The Bureau of Justice Assistance Celebrates “Seven Years of Stepping Up”

10/25/22

BJA Helps Education Administrators Learn How to Create a Positive School Environment

10/20/22

The Bureau of Justice Assistance: Delivering Innovations in Public Safety for 38 Years (and Counting)

10/17/22

De-Escalation Training: Safer Communities and Safer Law Enforcement Officers

9/6/22

Honoring Public Safety Officers through the Medal of Valor

7/29/22

BJA Director's Message to Public Health and Public Safety Leaders at RISE Conference

7/27/22

From the Director: National Correctional Officers Week

5/6/22

30 Years of Drug Courts: Justice Reform That Works

5/3/22

BJA Visiting Fellows: Bridging the Criminal Justice Policy Divide

4/27/22

BJA Celebrates Women's History Month

3/25/22

BJA Toolkit Supports Law Enforcement Efforts to Promote Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines

3/1/22

Honoring Eddie Byrne

2/25/22

The National Public Safety Partnership Launches 10 New Sites to Continue its Support of Collaborative, Community-driven Violence Reduction

2/16/22

2021

Pennsylvania School Districts Use BJA STOP Funding to Erase School Violence through Social-emotional Learning

10/18/21

In Memoriam: John Kaneb

10/5/21

BJA's SAKI Program Solves 36-Year-Old Sexual Assault Cold Case, Bringing Long-Sought Justice to the Victim

9/29/21

Mental Health, Law Enforcement, and Communities: What's Next?

9/28/21

Ensuring Officer Health and Wellness During Difficult Times

8/31/21

Stepping Inside the Ottawa County Recovery Court

8/10/21

BJA Supports DOJ's Response to Opioid Crisis

7/26/21

2020

Honoring Excellence in Public Safety

7/8/20

In Session and on Purpose

5/21/20

Honoring Public Safety Officers

5/8/20

See the Blogs section of the Office of Justice Programs' (OJP) website for additional blog posts from OJP and the other OJP program offices.

Date Modified: December 20, 2022

Date Created: April 28, 2020