Spotlight on the Bureau of Justice Assistance
May 2008
The Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) provides leadership, services, and funding to America’s communities. Specifically, BJA supports law enforcement, courts, correctional, treatment, victim services, and prevention initiatives that strengthen the nation’s criminal justice system. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2007, BJA administered more than $1.5 billion to support these efforts.
This year BJA is focused on many exciting projects. One such effort is the Celebrate Safe Communities Initiative. Safe communities are the result of law enforcement working with residents as equal partners to prevent crime. In recognition of this principle, BJA, the National Crime Prevention Council, and the National Sheriffs' Association have joined together to Celebrate Safe Communities (CSC). Beginning October 2-4, communities across the country will host crime prevention events in neighborhoods in collaboration with schools and local businesses. CSC will officially kick off later in the year during Crime Prevention Month in October, but communities are encouraged to start planning activities now. To participate or start your own event, visit CelebrateSafeCommunities.org for more information.
Highlights
- Paving the Way for Project Safe Neighborhoods: SACSI in 10 U.S. Cities
- Register Now for the SMART Symposium
- NEW E-mail Subscription Service
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- President’s FY 2009 Budget Proposal for DOJ
