Description
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) helps America’s state, local, and tribal jurisdictions reduce and prevent crime, lower recidivism, and promote a fair and safe criminal justice system. BJA provides a wide range of resources through programs and services, including training and technical assistance, to address chronic and emerging criminal justice challenges nationwide. Following are a sampling of BJA resources that are related to mental health matters:
Awards
Events and Trainings
- Responding to the FY 2023 Connect and Protect: Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Responses Solicitation
- Responding to the FY 2023 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) Solicitation
- The Federal Funding Process: The First Steps to Applying, How to Prepare Now, and Other Considerations
BJA Programs
Following are some of the BJA programs that focus on the mental health of public safety personnel and those who come into contact with the justice system:
Additional Resources
Videos
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This page is updated regularly as new resources are released.
Date Created: September 17, 2021