National Criminal Justice Reference Service NCJRS is administered by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice JUSTICE INFORMATION April 01, 2009 Volume 15, Number 7. Access this issue online at: http://www.ncjrs.gov/justinfo/Apr0109.html JUSTINFO, published the 1st and 15th of each month, highlights information from the NCJRS sponsoring agencies. ************************************************************************* CONTENTS Announcements - Attend National Crime Victims' Rights Week Events (OVC) - NCJRS Offers Resource on Child Abuse Prevention (NCJRS) Funding Opportunities - Addressing Drugs and Crime in Rural Areas (BJA) - Apply for Criminal Justice Funding (BJA) - Apply for ICAC Research Grants (OJJDP) - Apply for Law Enforcement Agency Assistance Grants (COPS) - Apply To Develop Jail Supervision Curriculum (NIC) - Apply To Evaluate Internet Child Safety Materials (NIJ) - Assistance Available To Enhance Postconviction DNA Testing (NIJ) - Enhancing Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands (BJA) - Funding Available To Combat Drug Activity (BJA) - Funding for Indian Country Victim Services Available (OVC) - Funding Supports Mentoring Initiatives (OJJDP) - Grant Provides Tribal Training and Technical Assistance (OVC) - ICAC Training and Technical Assistance Grants Available (OJJDP) - Program Seeks To Expand Mentoring Outreach (OJJDP) - Research and Evaluation Solicitation Announced (NIJ) - Research Required for Reflective Gear Use (NIJ) - Solicitation Promotes ICAC Information Sharing (OJJDP) Publications - New COPS Guide Spotlights Asset Forfeiture (COPS) - Preventing Crime Through Lighting Enhancements (COPS) - Report Examines Victimization of Specific Populations (BJS) - State Parole Supervising Agencies Updated (BJS) Online Resources - OVC Launches NCVRW Products Gallery (OVC) - Promote NCVRW With OVC Web Banners (OVC) Conferences and Trainings - Attend Upcoming Drug Court Conference (BJA) - Enroll To Attend OVC Workshops (OVC) - NIC Broadcast To Discuss Corrections Budgets (NIC) ************************************************************************* *** Announcements *** Attend National Crime Victims' Rights Week Events OVC's National Candlelight Observance and Ceremony will be held April 23, 2009. Quincy Lucas, homicide co-victim and founder of Witney's Lights, Inc., is the featured speaker. On April 24, 2009, the Attorney General's Victim Service Awards will be presented at the National Crime Victims' Rights Week Awards Ceremony. Visit the OVC Web site for more information. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.witneyslights.com/ http://www.ovc.gov/ncvrw/welcome.html ============================================================ NCJRS Offers Resource on Child Abuse Prevention In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 2009), NCJRS invites you to view the Child Abuse Prevention Special Feature. This online resource contains links to publications and resources related to child abuse, child exploitation, and responses to victims of child abuse. (NCJRS) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/childabuseprevention/ ************************************************************************* *** Funding Opportunities *** Addressing Drugs and Crime in Rural Areas Application deadline: April 22, 2009 Under its Recovery Act: Assistance to Rural Law Enforcement to Combat Crime and Drugs solicitation, BJA invites local law enforcement agencies in rural states and rural areas to apply for funds to prevent and combat crime, especially drug-related crime. The program provides for national support efforts, including training and technical assistance programs strategically targeted to address rural needs. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recovery/RecoveryRuralLE.pdf ============================================================ Apply for Criminal Justice Funding Application deadline: April 27, 2009 BJA is seeking applicants for its Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program. Under this program, grants will support efforts to improve the criminal justice system, provide assistance to victims of crime, and support communities in preventing drug abuse and crime. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recovery/RecoveryByrne.pdf ============================================================ Apply for ICAC Research Grants Application deadline: May 14, 2009 Through its Recovery Act Internet Crimes Against Children Research Grants, OJJDP seeks to encourage research and data collection to advance understanding of technology and Internet-facilitated crimes against children and to enhance the investigation of such crimes. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=122 ============================================================ Apply for Law Enforcement Agency Assistance Grants Application deadline: April 14, 2009 COPS is offering up to $1 billion in funding through the COPS Hiring Recovery Program. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is allocating these funds to address state, local, and tribal law enforcement personnel needs. All applicants must complete an eligibility worksheet to determine their qualifications for funding under this program. (COPS) For more information, visit: http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/Default.asp?Item=2108 http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/chrp/eligibilityanony.aspx ============================================================ Apply To Develop Jail Supervision Curriculum Application deadline: April 10, 2009 The National Institute of Corrections is seeking applications for Direct Supervision: Curriculum Development, a cooperative agreement to develop curricula for two training programs: one that focuses on the role of the housing-unit officer and shift supervisor in a direct-supervision jail and another that focuses on the administrator’s role in a direct-supervision jail. (NIC) For more information, visit: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=Z3YQJGBP4l3zJktp8k2rchhl7KCbT7TvJBSvMszhRCHTw0FzXpdk!161260983?oppId=46183&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW ============================================================ Apply To Evaluate Internet Child Safety Materials Application deadline: May 18, 2009 The Recovery Act: Evaluation of Internet Child Safety Materials Used by ICAC Task Forces in School and Community Settings solicitation seeks a multisite evaluation of Internet child safety materials that focus on public awareness and/or prevention of Internet crimes against children, and that are used in schools and community settings by ICAC task forces that receive funding under the Recovery Act. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000875.pdf ============================================================ Assistance Available To Enhance Postconviction DNA Testing Application deadline: May 29, 2009 NIJ's Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program will help states defray the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing of forcible rape, murder, and nonnegligent manslaughter cases in which actual innocence might be demonstrated. In addition, funds may be used to review such postconviction cases and to locate and analyze biological evidence associated with these cases. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000872.pdf ============================================================ Enhancing Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands Application deadline: May 4, 2009 The Recovery Act: Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands Program seeks to help tribes cost effectively construct and renovate correctional facilities on tribal lands that are associated with the incarceration and rehabilitation of juvenile and adult offenders subject to tribal jurisdiction. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recovery/RecoveryTribalCorr.pdf ============================================================ Funding Available To Combat Drug Activity Application deadline: April 17, 2009 BJA is accepting applications for the Recovery Act: State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Program: Combating Criminal Narcotics Activity Stemming from the Southern Border of the United States. Under this solicitation, BJA will be making awards to provide assistance and equipment to local law enforcement along the U.S. southern border to combat criminal narcotics activity. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recovery/RecoverySouthernBorder.pdf ============================================================ Funding for Indian Country Victim Services Available Application deadline: May 5, 2009 The FY 2009 Tribal Victim Assistance Discretionary Grant Program offers awards of up to $3 million to plan, implement, and/or enhance the ability of tribal victim assistance programs to help American Indian/Alaska Native communities improve their ability to identify crime victims' needs, provide direct services to crime victims, and address the needs of unserved and underserved victims. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/fund/dakit.htm#fy2009tva ============================================================ Funding Supports Mentoring Initiatives Application deadline: April 20, 2009 To reduce juvenile delinquency, violence, gang participation, school failure, and dropout rates, OJJDP has announced its Recovery Act Local Youth Mentoring Initiative. This program is designed to support local organizations that develop, implement, or expand local mentoring programs leading to measurable, positive outcomes for at-risk youth. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=120 ============================================================ Grant Provides Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Application deadline: May 5, 2009 OVC is accepting applications for the FY 2009 Tribal Victim Assistance Training and Technical Assistance solicitation. The grant offers $500,000 to one applicant to provide comprehensive training and technical assistance to grantees that received funding under the FY 2009 Tribal Victim Assistance Discretionary Grant Program. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/fund/dakit.htm#fy2009tta ============================================================ ICAC Training and Technical Assistance Grants Available Application deadline: May 14, 2009 Under the Recovery Act ICAC Task Force Training and Technical Assistance Grants program, OJJDP will offer awards to help state and local law enforcement agencies develop effective responses to online enticement of children by sexual predators, child exploitation, and child obscenity and pornography cases. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=121 ============================================================ Program Seeks To Expand Mentoring Outreach Application deadline: April 20, 2009 OJJDP invites applicants for its Recovery Act National Youth Mentoring Programs to propose initiatives that assist in the development of community programs to provide mentoring services to populations that are underserved due to location, shortage of mentors, physical or mental challenges of the targeted population, or other situations. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=123 ============================================================ Research and Evaluation Solicitation Announced Application deadline: May 18, 2009 Through the Recovery Act: Research and Evaluation of Recovery Act State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance solicitation, NIJ is seeking proposals that promote the goals of the Recovery Act through research and evaluation projects that support the purposes of various Recovery Act programs. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000876.pdf ============================================================ Research Required for Reflective Gear Use Application deadline: April 1, 2009 The Institute for Police Research, in partnership with NIJ, has released a solicitation to research reflective gear use by law enforcement officials, especially for work occurring on or near highway/street work zones. Late submissions will be considered if notification of intent to submit a proposal is received by April 3. (NIJ) For more information, visit: http://www.iupa.org/images/stories/solicitation-long030509.pdf ============================================================ Solicitation Promotes ICAC Information Sharing Application deadline: May 14, 2009 OJJDP's Recovery Act National Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Data System seeks to provide a secure infrastructure to facilitate law enforcement investigations of online child exploitation and to promote information sharing among ICAC Task Forces and ICAC-affiliated law enforcement agencies. (OJJDP) For more information, visit: http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=124 ************************************************************************* *** Publications *** New COPS Guide Spotlights Asset Forfeiture Asset forfeiture laws allow for the seizure (and eventual forfeiture) of property connected with criminal activity. "Asset Forfeiture" (NCJ 226323, 76 pp.) reviews the application of this response to specific crime problems, examines legal arrangements for its use, discusses benefits and consequences of its use, and provides recommendations for launching an asset forfeiture program. (COPS) For more information, visit: http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/files/RIC/Publications/e1108-Asset-Forfeiture.pdf ============================================================ Preventing Crime Through Lighting Enhancements "Improving Street Lighting to Reduce Crime in Residential Areas" (NCJ 226359, 62 pp.) examines lighting improvements intended to decrease crime in public streets and alleys in residential neighborhoods. This guide also discusses factors to consider when upgrading or improving street lighting and suggests measures for assessing the effectiveness of lighting solutions that have been implemented. (COPS) For more information, visit: http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/files/RIC/Publications/e1208-StreetLighting.pdf ============================================================ Report Examines Victimization of Specific Populations "Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Victims of Crime" (NCJ 225037, 8 pp.) presents findings about violent crime and property crime experienced by the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population in the United States. Data on nonfatal violent victimization and nonfatal property victimization are drawn from the National Crime Victimization Survey. (BJS) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/anhpivc.htm For Ordering, visit: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/ShoppingCart/ShopCart.aspx?item=NCJ+225037&repro=0 ============================================================ State Parole Supervising Agencies Updated "Characteristics of State Parole Supervising Agencies, 2006" (NCJ 222180, 12 pp.) has been updated with a technical supplement that has an expanded Methodology, appendix tables with state-level data, and detailed Explanatory Notes. (BJS) For more information, visit: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/cspsa06.htm ************************************************************************* *** Online Resources *** OVC Launches NCVRW Products Gallery The OVC gallery of multimedia products is now available. This resource contains various National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) promotional materials developed since 2002. The gallery enables users to download web banners and customizable posters, search for past crime victim service award recipients, and view public service announcements. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/gallery/index.html ============================================================ Promote NCVRW With OVC Web Banners In anticipation of National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW), April 26-May 2, 2009, OVC encourages you to download and display banner ads on your Web site. Visit the banner gallery to choose your favorite and link it to the OVC NCVRW Web page. (OVC) For more information, visit: http://www.ovc.gov/ncvrw/banners.htm http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/ncvrw/welcome.html ************************************************************************* *** Conferences and Trainings *** Attend Upcoming Drug Court Conference On June 10-13, 2009, the National Association of Drug Court Professionals will hold its 15th Annual Training Conference in Anaheim, California. This year’s conference will include a mental health court/co-occurring disorders forum. In addition, the conference will feature 28 skills-building workshops and more than 140 individual sessions. (BJA) For more information, visit: http://www.nadcp.org/annual.html ============================================================ Enroll To Attend OVC Workshops Register for OVC's upcoming training workshops, including Curriculum Design for Victim Service Providers, May 5-6, 2009, in Portland, Oregon, and Enforcing Victims' Rights, May 19-20, 2009, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. To view course descriptions and learning objectives or to register, visit the OVC TTAC Web site. (OVC) For more information, visit: https://www.sei2003.com/ovcttac2009/CurriculumDesign.asp https://www.sei2003.com/ovcttac2009/VictimsRights.asp https://www.ovcttac.gov/trainingCenter/training.cfm ============================================================ NIC Broadcast To Discuss Corrections Budgets On April 15, 2009, the National Institute of Corrections will host Corrections Budgets in Free Fall: Finding Opportunities in Turbulent Times. This live, 3-hour satellite/Internet broadcast will provide an overview of opportunities that can help organizations stay afloat in the current economic environment. (NIC) For more information, visit: http://www.nicic.gov/Training/SIB041509 ************************************************************************* Ordering Instructions - Resources available for online ordering are noted with the reference "Order Online." 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