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.
Funding Awards
Recent News
Events and Trainings
BJA Programs
Following are some BJA programs related to this topic:
- Collaborative Crisis Response and Intervention Training Program
- Connect and Protect: Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Response Program
- Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
- Encouraging Innovation: Field-Initiated Program
- Kevin and Avonte Program
- Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
- Mental Health Courts Program
- VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Initiative
- Veterans Treatment Court Program
Toolkits
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This page is updated regularly as new resources are released.
Date Created: September 17, 2021