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Corrections

Violent Crime

Discover funding opportunities and awards, program details, recent news and resource releases, trainings and toolkits, and videos related to the prevention of and responses to violent crime.

Enhancing Corrections Spaces and Cultures

The nations prisons and jails are struggling to recruit and retain staff. These staffing challenges impact re-entry efforts and overall public safety. In this blog post, hear from former BJA fellow Dr. Danielle Rudes on how leaders can make correctional institutions better for staff and residents.

Zero Returns to Homelessness Initiative Launched

Learn about the new Zero Returns to Homelessness initiative which joins elected officials, providers, and community leaders to ensure there are sufficient housing and support service resources to make this goal a reality.

Smart Reentry: Housing Demonstration

This program is designed to help jurisdictions assess their reentry housing systems, identify strengths and gaps, and build capacity for improving housing options for adults released from prison or jail.