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Innovations in Community-Based Crime Reduction (CBCR)

Register for the Innovations in Community-Based Crime Reduction Program Solicitation Webinar

BJA is seeking applications for funding through the FY 2020 Innovations in Community-Based Crime Reduction Program. This program supports strategic approaches to crime reduction that leverage community knowledge and expertise to build public trust with law enforcement and make neighborhoods safer.

To assist potential applicants interested in applying for these funds, BJA is sponsoring a webinar on Wednesday, April 15, at 3 p.m. ET...

Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation (BCJI) Program

This program is a strategic approach to crime reduction that leverages community knowledge and expertise by focusing on community-led efforts, working with law enforcement and other local partners to support prevention and intervention efforts on neighborhoods where crime is concentrated or crime "hotspots."

BJA FY 19 Innovations in Community-Based Crime Reduction Program

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This program focuses on high crime communities with concentrated distress and hot spots of crime and directly supports the Department's priorities to reduce violent crime (sometimes associated with gang activity), assist communities struggling with drug abuse, and support law enforcement officers by integrating officers and enforcement strategies into community-based crime reduction efforts.