http://www.ojp.gov Press Releases and media advisories from the Office of Justice Programs EN ojpwebmaster@usdoj.gov Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:47:13 EDT Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:47:13 EDT http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2010/BJA10045.htm The Justice Department's Office of Justice Programs today announced a new toolkit for improving employee recruitment, retention, and succession planning and leadership development for the criminal justice community. 27 Jan 2010 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2010/DOJ10067.htm Today at the National Sheriffs' Association Winter Conference, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the Department of Justice will set aside $11 million from settlements with companies that produced Zylon vests to help purchase approximately 26,000 additional bullet-resistant vests through the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program. 22 Jan 2010 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2010/NIJ10038.htm The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced the availability of a new resource for first responders. 19 Jan 2010 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2010/BJS10042.htm The Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics' (BJS) Web site has been redesigned and is now available at http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov. Many new features and tools have been added, and the site's content has been reorganized to allow users to quickly find information. 14 Jan 2010 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/bjs10035.htm The Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released Felony Sentences in State Courts, 2006 - Statistical Tables (NCJ 226846), which presents findings from the 2006 National Judicial Reporting Program (NJRP), that compiles detailed information on the sentences that felons receive in state courts nationwide and on characteristics of the felons. 30 Dec 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/nij10019.htm The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs today announced the availability of the NIJ Journal. 10 Dec 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/bjs10028.htm The Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released Capital Punishment, 2008 - Statistical Tables (NCJ 228662), presents characteristics of persons under sentence of death on December 31, 2008, and persons executed in 2008. 03 Dec 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/bjs10027.htm The Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released Jails in Indian Country, 2008 (NCJ 228271), presents findings from the 2008 Survey of Jails in Indian Country, an enumeration of 82 jails, confinement facilities, detention centers, and other facilities operated by tribal authorities or the Bureau of Indian Affairs. 01 Dec 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/bjs10026.htm On December 31, 2008, a reported 20,606 state prisoners and 1,538 federal prisoners were HIV positive or had confirmed AIDS, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) in the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, announced today. 01 Dec 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/ojp10023.htm The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced the availability of a new single, searchable online document of current funding opportunities and new initiatives from OJP. 01 Dec 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/OJJDP10024.htm The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced the release of a bulletin reporting on youth who commit sexual offenses against minors. 01 Dec 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/bjs10022.htm The Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released Public Defender Offices, 2007 - Statistical Tables (NCJ 228538), which examines offices that provide representation for indigent defendants through a salaried staff of full-time or part-time attorneys who are employed as direct government employees or through a public, nonprofit organization. 19 Nov 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/bjs10020.htm The Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released today Tort Bench and Jury Trials in State Courts, 2005 (NCJ 228129), which discusses tort cases concluded by a bench or jury trial in a national sample of jurisdictions in 2005. 06 Nov 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/OJJDP09157.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced more than $37 million in Recovery Act and Fiscal Year 2009 grants have been awarded to support organizations in developing, implementing and expanding youth mentoring activities. 08 Oct 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/OVC09155.htm Officials from the Department of Justice will participate in the third annual observance of the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims on Friday, September 25, 2009, in Washington, DC. 24 Sep 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/SMART09154.htm The Department of Justice announced today that Ohio and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation are the first two jurisdictions to substantially implement the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), Title I of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. 23 Sep 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ090921.htm Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli announced today that the Department of Justice is awarding more than $236 million in Recovery Act and Fiscal Year 2009 public safety funding to criminal justice initiatives in Indian Country nationwide. 18 Sep 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_090918.htm As they begin a series of meetings with tribal leaders and law enforcement experts, Deputy Attorney General David W. Ogden and Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli will hold a press conference on Monday, September 21, AT 1:30 PM MST/3:30 PM EST to announce several Justice Department grant awards to tribal communities in New Mexico and Navajo Nation. 18 Sep 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09132.htm The Department of Justice announced today more than $6.8 million was awarded to 12 states and to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) to protect consumers from vehicle fraud and unsafe vehicles. 14 Sep 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJS09131.htm The violent crime rate in 2008 - 19.3 victimizations per 1,000 persons age 12 or older-was unchanged from the previous year, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) in the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, announced today. 02 Sep 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09129.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced more than $129 million in Recovery Act and Fiscal Year 2009 funds have been awarded for mentoring services to help prevent at-risk youth from becoming involved in delinquency. 02 Sep 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09129.htm The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced funding to develop national support for, and improve the capacity of state, local, and tribal criminal justice systems addressing criminal intellectual property enforcement. 27 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09150.htm Attorney General Eric Holder today announced more than $4.17 million in Recovery Act funds will go to Texas communities to use in fighting crime and drug trafficking as part of the Justice Department's Southwest Border Strategy. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09133.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the award of more than $33.8 million in FY 2009 funds for the State of California to maintain or increase public safety in the state. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09134.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the award of more than $2.8 million in FY 2009 funds for the District of Columbia to maintain or increase public safety in the district. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09135.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the award of more than $1.2 million in FY 2009 funds for Guam to maintain or increase public safety. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09136.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the award of more than $1.56 million in FY 2009 funds for the State of Hawaii to maintain or increase public safety in the state. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09137.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the award of more than $5.5 million in FY 2009 funds for the State of Louisiana to maintain or increase public safety in the state. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09138.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the award of more than $6.5 million in FY 2009 funds for the State of Massachusetts to maintain or increase public safety in the state. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09139.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the award of more than $3 million in FY 2009 funds for the State of Mississippi to maintain or increase public safety in the state. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09140.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the award of more than $6.69 million in FY 2009 funds for the State of Missouri to maintain or increase public safety in the state. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09141.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the award of more than $3.4 million in FY 2009 funds for the State of Nevada to maintain or increase public safety in the state. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09142.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the award of more than $1.7 million in FY 2009 funds for the State of New Hampshire to maintain or increase public safety in the state. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09143.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the award of more than $3.5 million in FY 2009 funds for the State of Oregon to maintain or increase public safety in the state. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09144.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the award of more than $5.8 million in FY 2009 funds for the State of South Carolina to maintain or increase public safety in the state. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09145.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the award of more than $23 million in FY 2009 funds for the State of Texas to maintain or increase public safety in the state. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09146.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the award of more than $2.6 million in FY 2009 funds for the State of Utah to maintain or increase public safety in the state. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09147.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the award of more than $1.2 million in FY 2009 funds for the Virgin Islands to maintain or increase public safety. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09148.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the award of more than $6.3 million in FY 2009 funds for the State of Virginia to maintain or increase public safety in the state. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09149.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the award of more than $5 million in FY 2009 funds for the State of Wisconsin to maintain or increase public safety in the state. 21 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09124.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that $1 million in Recovery Act funds has been awarded to Westat Inc. and its partner Northern Arapaho Tribal Industries (NATI) to improve the collection of tribal crime and justice data used to determine tribal eligibility for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) program. 18 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/ojjdp09128.htm The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced more than $24 million in awards to enforce state and local underage drinking laws nationwide. 13 Aug 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09126.htm Attorney General Eric Holder today announced more than $5.5 million in Recovery Act funds will go to Arizona to use in fighting crime and drug trafficking as part of the Justice Department's Southwest Border Strategy. 29 Jul 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/CCDO09123.htm The Department of Justice announced today that six law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty were honored posthumously with the Nicholas Sloan Award of Valor. 14 Jul 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_OR090713.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $13 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Oregon to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 13 Jul 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/CCDO09122.htm Representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs and Tampa-area law enforcement will open the Department's Community Capacity Development Office's (CCDO) national conference on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, Tampa, Fla. 10 Jul 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_AK090709.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $5.8 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Alaska to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 09 Jul 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJS09119.htm In 2007, 201 law enforcement aviation units operated nearly 900 aircraft in 46 states and the District of Columbia, according to a report released today by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) in the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. 09 Jul 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/NIJ_09106.htm The Department of Justice today announced research findings showing that the Project Safe Neighborhoods program (PSN) has been successful in reducing violent crime. 23 Jun 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJS090616.htm The Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released Deaths in Custody: Arrest-Related Deaths, 2003-2006 - Statistical Tables on the BJS website. 16 Jun 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_CA090615.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $135 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of California to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 15 Jun 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_NY090611.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $67 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of New York to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 11 Jun 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_090603.htm The Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice (NIJ) will host its annual conference on June 15-17, 2009. 03 Jun 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_090529.htm The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs is accepting nominations beginning today for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer. 29 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_090522_3.htm Deputy Attorney General David W. Ogden announced Thursday that the Department of Justice is awarding $50 million in Recovery Act funds to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) program. 22 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_090522_2.htm Deputy Attorney General David W. Ogden announced Thursday that the Department of Justice is awarding $50 million in Recovery Act funds to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) program. 22 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_090522_1.htm Deputy Attorney General David W. Ogden announced Thursday that the Department of Justice is awarding $50 million in Recovery Act funds to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) program. 22 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_090522.htm Deputy Attorney General David W. Ogden announced Thursday that the Department of Justice is awarding $50 million in Recovery Act funds to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) program. 22 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_090521.htm Deputy Attorney General David W. Ogden announced today that the Department of Justice is awarding $50 million in Recovery Act funds to support activities of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) program. 21 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_AR090521.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $13.7 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Arkansas to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 21 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_OH090521.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $38 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Ohio to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 21 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_MT090521.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $3 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Montana to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 21 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_GA090520.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $36 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Georgia to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 20 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_HI090520.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $6 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Hawaii to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 20 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_IN090520.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $21.6 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Indiana to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 20 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_ND090520.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $3 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of North Dakota to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 20 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_PA090520.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $45 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Pennsylvania to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 20 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_SD090520.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $3 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of South Dakota to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 20 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_UT090520.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $9.9 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Utah to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 20 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_VI090520.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $4.9 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the Virgin Islands to maintain or increase public safety in the territory, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 20 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_VA090520.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $24 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Virginia to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 20 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_WI090520.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $18 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Wisconsin to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 20 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_WA090520.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $22.4 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Washington to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 20 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_WV090520.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $8 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of West Virginia to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 20 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_090518.htm Deputy Attorney General David W. Ogden will honor law enforcement and concerned citizens for their efforts to recover abducted children and to protect children from exploitation at the Department of Justice's annual National Missing Children's Day ceremony. 18 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_TX090514.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $90 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Texas to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 14 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_RI090514.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $5 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Rhode Island to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 14 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_PR090514.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $21 million in Recovery Act funds will go to Puerto Rico to maintain or increase public safety in the commonwealth, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 14 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_NE090514.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $8 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Nebraska to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 14 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_MN090514.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $18 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Minnesota to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 14 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_ME090514.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $6 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Maine to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 14 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_ID090514.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $7 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Idaho to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 14 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_GU090514.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $4 million in Recovery Act funds will go to Guam to maintain or increase public safety on the island, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 14 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_AS090514.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $3 million in Recovery Act funds will go to American Samoa to maintain or increase public safety in the territory, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 14 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_OK090512.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $16 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Oklahoma to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 12 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_NC090512.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $34 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of North Carolina to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 12 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_MO090512.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $25 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Missouri to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 12 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_KY090512.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $14 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Kentucky to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 12 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_IA090512.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $11 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Iowa to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 12 May 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_FL090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $81 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Florida to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_KS090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $12 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Kansas to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_LA090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $21 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Louisiana to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_MD090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $26.5 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Maryland to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_MA090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $25 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Massachusetts to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_MI090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $41 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Michigan to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_MS090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $11 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Mississippi to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_NV090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $13.8 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Nevada to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_NH090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $6 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of New Hampshire to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_NJ090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $29.7 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of New Hampshire to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_NM090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $11 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of New Mexico to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_MP090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $1.6 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the Northern Mariana Islands to maintain or increase public safety in the Guam community, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_AL090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $18.7 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Alabama to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_AZ090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $25 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Arizona to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_CO090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $18 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Colorado to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_CT090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $12 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Connecticut to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_DC090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $11.7 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the District of Columbia to maintain or increase public safety in the district, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_DE090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $6 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Delaware to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_SC090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $23 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of South Carolina to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_TN090429.htm U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $30.8 million in Recovery Act funds will go to the State of Tennessee to maintain or increase public safety in the state, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community. 29 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_090424.htm Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that the Department of Justice is beginning the process of awarding $100 million in Recovery Act funds to victim assistance and compensation programs. 24 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_WA090424.htm Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. announced today that the Department of Justice is awarding more than $1.8 million in Recovery Act formula grants for Washington state victim assistance and victim compensation programs. 24 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_NC090424.htm Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. announced today that the Department of Justice is awarding more than $1.75 million in Recovery Act formula grants for North Carolina state victim assistance and victim compensation programs. 24 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_MI090424.htm Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. announced today that the Department of Justice is awarding more than $1.5 million in Recovery Act formula grants for Michigan state victim assistance and victim compensation programs. 24 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_MA090424.htm Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. announced today that the Department of Justice is awarding more than $1.2 million in Recovery Act formula grants for Massachusetts state victim assistance and victim compensation programs. 24 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_LA090424.htm Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. announced today that the Department of Justice is awarding more than $1 million in Recovery Act formula grants for Louisiana state victim assistance and victim compensation programs. 24 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_KS090424.htm Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that the Department of Justice is awarding more than $1 million in Recovery Act formula grants for Kansas state victim assistance and victim compensation programs. 24 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_FL090424.htm Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that the Department of Justice is awarding more than $4.7 million in Recovery Act formula grants for Florida state victim assistance and victim compensation programs. 24 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/DOJ_DC090424.htm Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. announced today that the Department of Justice is awarding more than $1.3 million in Recovery Act formula grants for the District of Columbia's state victim assistance and victim compensation programs. 24 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/TRIB09038.htm The Justice Department's Office of Justice Programs' (OJP) Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) is making available to Indian Country two new resources that enable tribes to easily and cost-effectively create federally compliant sex offender registration programs and public Web sites. 17 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/NIJ090414.htm Attorney General Eric Holder will host the Department of Justice's National Crime Victims' Rights Week prelude events on Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24, 2009. 14 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/doj090413.htm The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs today announced the availability of a report published by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) assessing the technology needs of state and local criminal justice agencies. 13 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/TRIB09033.htm Associate Attorney General Thomas J. Perrelli announced today that more than $248 million is available for Tribes to assist with addressing the Indian Country's criminal justice needs. 06 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/recovery/pdfs/TribalRecoveryActFactSheet.pdf The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 includes $4 billion in Department of Justice grant funding to enhance tribal, state, and local law enforcement efforts, including the hiring of new police officers, to combat violence against women, and to fight internet crimes against children. 06 Apr 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJS090331.htm As of June 30, 2008, state and federal correctional authorities had jurisdiction or legal authority over 1,610,584 prisoners. Additionally, 785,556 inmates were held in custody in local jails, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) in the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, announced today. 31 Mar 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/OJJDP09031.htm The Department of Justice announced today that $50 million is available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) for Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) program initiatives, administered by the Department's Office of Justice Programs' (OJP) Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). 26 Mar 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/NIJ090313.htm The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs today announced the availability of a national evaluation of the Judicial Oversight Demonstration (JOD) project, a project which tested the effects of a coordinated response to intimate partner violence where judges play a central role. 13 Mar 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/NIJ090311.htm The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs today announced the availability of research exploring the "code of the street" theory. 11 Mar 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/ovc090310FactSheet.htm The Department of Justice today announced that $100 million is available for crime victim programs as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This funding will be administered by the department's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) through its Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), which oversees the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) compensation and assistance formula and discretionary grant programs. 10 Mar 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/doj090310.htm The Department of Justice today announced that $100 million is available for crime victim programs as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This funding will be administered by the department's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) through its Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), which oversees the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) compensation and assistance formula and discretionary grant programs. 10 Mar 2009 http://www.usdoj.gov/opa/pr/2009/March/09-ag-197.html U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder joined President Obama in Columbus, Ohio today at the Columbus Police Graduation Exercises to announce $2 billion in Recovery Act 2009 funding allocations for state and local law enforcement and criminal justice assistance available through the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. 06 Mar 2009 http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Remarks-by-the-President-at-Graduation-of-Columbus-Police-Divisions-114th-Class/ Remarks by the President at Graduation of Columbus Police Division's 114th Class 06 Mar 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/bja09029.htm The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced the full participation of Pennsylvania and New York in the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS). Beginning Friday, February 27, consumers are able to access condition and history information for vehicles titled in Pennsylvania. Information from the state of New York will be available to consumers on March 22, 2009. NMVTIS, which also allows state motor vehicle administrators to verify and exchange titling and brand data, will help law enforcement officials track stolen vehicles and is designed to protect consumers and states against automobile theft and fraud. 04 Mar 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/doj090217.htm Today President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R.1), which includes $4 billion in Department of Justice grant funding to enhance state, local, and tribal law enforcement efforts, including the hiring of new police officers, to combat violence against women, and to fight internet crimes against children, the Department of Justice announced. 17 Feb 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/bja09020.htm The U.S. Department of Justice today announced the availability of an on-line computer system to help protect states and consumers from automobile fraud and to provide law enforcement with new tools to investigate fraud, theft, and other crimes involving vehicles. The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System, or NMVTIS, will be available for consumers on January 30, 2009 and will be accessible through third party, fee-for-service Web sites. The Office of Justice Programs' (OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) administers NMVTIS in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 29 Jan 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/NMVTISFactSheet.htm Established by Federal law in 1992, NMVTIS is a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) system that is operated on behalf of DOJ by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA). NMVTIS is an electronic system that enables users to access and verify key automobile titling information, as well as brand history. Users include State titling agencies, law enforcement officials, consumers, auto recyclers, salvage and junk yards, and insurance carriers. 29 Jan 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/BJA09021.htm The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will host a press teleconference on the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS). 28 Jan 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/oaag09015.htm The U.S. Department of Justice commemorated the 13-year anniversary of the AMBER Alert program today by outlining its tremendous success and announcing the latest tool to aid in the search for missing persons. 13 Jan 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/bjs09017.htm An estimated 3.4 million persons identified themselves as victims of stalking during a 12-month period in 2005 and 2006, the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today. About half of these victims experienced at least one unwanted contact per week from the offender and 11 percent had been stalked for five or more years. 13 Jan 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2009/bjs09016.htm Department of Justice representatives from the Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) will participate in a discussion about the BJS special report, Stalking Victimization in the United States, on Tuesday, January 13, at 11:00 AM. 12 Jan 2009 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/ccdo09010.htm Dana J. Boente, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Jeffrey L. Sedgwick, Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs (OJP); and Dennis E. Greenhouse, Director of the OJP Community Capacity Development Office (CCDO), today toured the Newport News, Va. Southeast Community Weed and Seed site, and met with local officials. 12 Dec 2008 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/smart09009.htm The U.S. Department of Justice today announced improvements to the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Web site (NSOPW) and a new internet domain name, www.nsopw.gov. The new Web address will replace www.nsopr.gov. The updated version has a new look, is more user-friendly and provides enhanced search capabilities to locate sex offenders. NSOPW is administered by the Office of Justice Programs' (OJP) Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART). 03 Dec 2008 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/psc08-998.htm The Department of Justice today unveiled an innovative national public service announcement (PSA) campaign to educate parents about the potential dangers that their children face online and, for the first time, warns potential online predators that exploiting a child online is a serious federal offense. 12 Nov 2008 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bjs09009.htm At midyear 2007, an estimated four in 10 inmates in Indian country jails were confined for a violent offense, the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today. Domestic violence (20 percent) accounted for the largest group of violent offenders, followed by simple or aggravated assault (13 percent) and rape or sexual assault (2 percent). Six percent of Indian country jail inmates were being held for unspecified violent offenses. 07 Nov 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/ojjdp09007.htm The Justice Department's Office of Justice Programs' (OJP) Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) today released a research bulletin, Charting the Way to Delinquency Prevention for Girls, which reports that despite the rise in female juvenile crime, violence among female youth has not increased. 30 Oct 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bjs09006.htm The U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP), in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense (DOD), is holding its 10th Annual Technologies for Critical Incident Preparedness Conference and Exposition October 29th - 31st in Chicago. The National Institute of Justice (NIJ), OJP's research and development component, is leading the effort for DOJ. 29 Oct 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bjs09006.htm Over 14,000 plaintiffs received monetary damages in civil trials nationwide in 2005, with less than five percent receiving damages exceeding $1 million, the Justice Department's Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today. The BJS study is the first nationally representative measure of general civil (tort, contract, and real property) bench and jury trials in state courts of general jurisdiction. 28 Oct 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/oaag09004.htm Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey today honored the nation's Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor recipients during a special ceremony at the Department of Justice. Earlier today, President George W. Bush presented the Medals of Valor during a White House ceremony in the Oval Office. 22 Oct 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/oaag09002.htm The National AMBER Alert Conference, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) will be held today through Thursday in Orange County, Calif. 14 Oct 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bjs08120.htm Immigration and drug arrests comprised more than half of the 140,200 federal suspects arrested and booked by the U.S. Marshals in 2005, the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today. Material witness (20 percent), immigration (15 percent) and weapons (11 percent) arrests increased at the fastest annual rate from 1995 to 2005. In 2005, immigration (27 percent) was the most prevalent arrest offense followed by drug (24 percent) and supervision violations (17 percent). 08 Oct 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/ojjdp08116.htm Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey today announced more than $293 million in grant awards to help at-risk youth and improve juvenile justice systems nationwide. These grants, administered by OJP's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), support community efforts to prevent crime and protect public safety through focusing on the well-being of our nation's young people. 03 Oct 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/smart08115.htm The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced nearly $4.3 million in grant assistance for states, territories and units of local and tribal governments for use in creating and/or enhancing sex offender registry and notification programs. These grants, administered by OJP's Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering and Tracking (SMART), will help state, local and tribal governments implement provisions of the Adam Walsh Act. 02 Oct 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/nij08113.htm The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced that more than $125 million will be going to state and local government agencies across the country through the President's DNA Initiative this year. The goal of the Initiative is to ensure that DNA technology is used to its fullest potential to solve crimes, protect the innocent, and identify missing persons. 01 Oct 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bjaccdo08114.htm Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey today announced nearly $240 million in grant awards that support communities and law enforcement in preventing crime. These grants are administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and Community Capacity Development Office (CCDO) within the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). Funding is awarded through several OJP initiatives, including the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grants Program, the Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program, the Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program, and the Weed and Seed Initiative. 30 Sep 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/oaag08119.htm The Review Panel on Prison Rape will hold hearings in Washington, D.C.., on September 30 and October 1, 2008. The hearings will be based on the Bureau of Justice Statistics' (BJS) recent report, Sexual Victimization in Local Jails Reported by Inmates, 2007. The purpose of the hearing is to assist BJS in identifying common characteristics of victims and perpetrators of rape in county jails with the highest and lowest incidence of rape. Representatives from the Torrance County, New Mexico Jail Facility, an identified facility with a high prevalence of sexual victimization, will testify on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AT 9 A.M. EDT. Representatives from the Bernalillo County, New Mexico Jail Facility, another facility with a high prevalence of sexual victimization, will testify on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2008 AT 9 A.M. 29 Sep 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/ovc08118.htm The Department of Justice is joining with the National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc., to honor homicide victims and to recognize the impact on surviving family members and loved ones today during the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. John Gillis, Director of the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) at the Justice Department, will deliver remarks at an observance at the National Press Club at 6:00 P.M.EDT today. 25 Sep 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/oaag08117.htm The Review Panel on Prison Rape will hold a hearing in Springfield, Mass., on September 24, 2008. The hearings will be based on the Bureau of Justice Statistics' (BJS) recent report, Sexual Victimization in Local Jails Reported by Inmates, 2007. The purpose of the hearing is to assist BJS in identifying common characteristics of victims and perpetrators of rape in county jails with the highest and lowest incidence of rape. Representatives from the Hampden County, Massachusetts Correctional Alcohol Center, an identified facility with a low prevalence of sexual victimization, will testify on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 AT 8:30 A.M. EDT. The hearing that was scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2008 regarding the New York City Rose M. Singer Center, a facility determined to have a high prevalence of sexual victimization, has been postponed. 23 Sep 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/doj08845.htm Project Safe Childhood (PSC) is a Department of Justice initiative launched in 2006 that aims to combat the proliferation of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation crimes against children. The threat of sexual predators soliciting children for physical sexual contact is well-known and serious; the danger of perpetrators who produce, distribute, and possess child pornography is equally dramatic and disturbing. 23 Sep 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bjs08112.htm Among 7,818 businesses responding to the National Computer Security Survey (NCSS), 67 percent detected at least one cybercrime in 2005, the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today. 17 Sep 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/nij08103.htm The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced over $1.3 million to the State of Arizona to help defray costs associated with reviewing cases where DNA testing and evidence may prove actual innocence. Awarded by the DOJ's Office of Justice Programs (OJP), the funding is one of five competitive awards provided to Kentucky, Texas, Virginia, and Washington totaling over $7.8 million. 16 Sep 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/nij08101.htm The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced over $1.3 million to the State of Arizona to help defray costs associated with reviewing cases where DNA testing and evidence may prove actual innocence. Awarded by the DOJ's Office of Justice Programs (OJP), the funding is one of five competitive awards provided to Kentucky, Texas, Virginia, and Washington totaling over $7.8 million. 16 Sep 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/nij08105.htm The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced over $1.3 million to the State of Arizona to help defray costs associated with reviewing cases where DNA testing and evidence may prove actual innocence. Awarded by the DOJ's Office of Justice Programs (OJP), the funding is one of five competitive awards provided to Kentucky, Texas, Virginia, and Washington totaling over $7.8 million. 16 Sep 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/nij08104.htm The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced over $1.3 million to the State of Arizona to help defray costs associated with reviewing cases where DNA testing and evidence may prove actual innocence. Awarded by the DOJ's Office of Justice Programs (OJP), the funding is one of five competitive awards provided to Kentucky, Texas, Virginia, and Washington totaling over $7.8 million. 16 Sep 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/nij08102.htm The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced over $250,000 to the State of Washington to help defray costs associated with reviewing cases where DNA testing and evidence may prove actual innocence. Awarded by the DOJ's Office of Justice Programs (OJP), the funding is one of five competitive awards provided to Arizona, Kentucky, Virginia, and Texas, totaling over $7.8 million. 16 Sep 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/nij08108.htm The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced over $7.8 million to Arizona, Kentucky, Texas, Virginia, and Washington to help defray costs associated with reviewing cases where DNA testing and evidence may prove actual innocence. 16 Sep 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bjs08111.htm The Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics will issue a news release EMBARGOED until WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2008, at 4:00 P.M. EDT. To access the embargoed news release and the full report now available on the BJS website, send an email to bjspress@usdoj.gov. You must type CYBERCRIME in the subject line to receive a user ID and password. 16 Sep 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/oaag08109.htm Associate Attorney General Kevin J. O'Connor today announced almost $10 million in additional funding to supplement existing task forces and to expand the number of task forces working with community-based organizations to combat human trafficking. The Associate Attorney General made the announcement at the 2008 National Conference on Human Trafficking, where more than 350 representatives from federal, state, and local organizations gathered to discuss methods of investigating human trafficking and servitude and how best to provide services to trafficking victims. 10 Sep 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/oaag08109.htm The Review Panel on Prison Rape will hold a hearing in Washington, D.C. September 10-11, 2008. The hearings will be based on the Bureau of Justice Statistics' (BJS) recent report, Sexual Victimization in Local Jails Reported by Inmates, 2007. The purpose of the hearings is to assist BJS in identifying common characteristics of victims and perpetrators of rape in county jails with the highest and lowest incidence of rape. Representatives from the Northwest Ohio Regional Correctional Center, an identified facility with a low prevalence of sexual victimization, will testify on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 AT 9:00 A.M. EDT. Representatives from Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, a facility determined to have a high prevalence of sexual victimization, will testify on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 AT 9:00 A.M. EDT. The link to the Federal Register notice is: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-19125.pdf. 09 Sep 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bja08099.htm The Department of Justice today announced more than $10 million in federal assistance to states to develop, implement, enhance and evaluate reentry strategies that will ensure the safety of the communities and the reduction of serious, violent crime throughout the United States. Funding was awarded through the President's Prisoner Reentry Initiative (PRI). A complete list of grant recipients can be found at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/reentry.html. 07 Sep 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/ccdo08088.htm The United States Departments of Justice and Treasury today announced a first-time partnership in strengthening and fostering economic development in Native American communities. 03 Sep 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bjs08107.htm The number of civil rights cases filed in U.S. district courts declined from 40,516 to 32,865 (nearly 20 percent) between 2003 and 2006, the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today. Civil rights claims may involve allegations of discrimination in areas such as employment, housing, welfare benefits or voting rights based on an individual's or group's race, sex, religion, age or physical condition. 29 Aug 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bjs08101.htm An estimated 809,800 prisoners of the 1,518,535 held in the nation's prison at midyear 2007 were parents of minor children, according to a report by the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). Parents in prison - 52 percent of state inmates and 63 percent of federal inmates - reported having an estimated 1,706,600 minor children. Among state inmates, the percent of parents in prison decreased from 55 percent in 1997 but has remained stable for federal inmates. 27 Aug 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/oaag08100.htm The Review Panel on Prison Rape will hold a hearing WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27, 2008 AT 9:00 A.M. EDT. The hearing will be based on the Bureau of Justice Statistics' (BJS) recent report, Sexual Victimization in Local Jails Reported by Inmates, 2007. The purpose of the hearing is to assist BJS in identifying common characteristics of victims and perpetrators of rape in county jails with the highest and lowest incidence of rape. Representatives from the Brevard County Detention Center, an identified facility with a high prevalence of sexual victimization will testify. 26 Aug 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/ojjdp08098.htm The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced block grant awards of more than $19 million to 50 states, five territories and the District of Columbia to enforce state and local underage drinking laws. The awards are made through the Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws (EUDL) program, which supports activities in law enforcement, public education programs, and innovative methods for reaching youth. 21 Aug 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bjs08097.htm State parole supervising agencies reported an estimated 65,000 full-time and 2,900 part-time employees at midyear 2006, the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today. The average caseload was about 38 parolees under active supervision for each full-time equivalent staff position devoted to direct supervision. 04 Aug 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bjs08095.htm State, local and private juvenile correctional authorities reported an estimated 4,072 allegations of sexual violence involving youth held in juvenile facilities during 2005 and 2006, the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today. It was the equivalent of 16.8 allegations per 1,000 youth held in state, local or private facilities in 2006 and 16.7 allegations per 1,000 youth in 2005. 31 Jul 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bjs08093.htm Federal, state, and local forensic crime labs received evidence from an estimated 2.7 million criminal investigations during 2005, according to a report by the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). These cases included requests for a variety of forensic services, such as DNA analysis, controlled substance identification, and fingerprint examination. 31 Jul 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/smart08091.htm On July 30, 2008 – August 1, 2008, the Department of Justice will host its 2008 National Symposium on Sex Offender Management and Accountability in Baltimore, Md. This annual national training conference is hosted by the Department's Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering and Tracking (SMART). One thousand of the nation's lawmakers, sex offender registry officials, policy advisors, law enforcement, parole and probation officers, prosecutors, and frontline professionals, who monitor, register, track and manage sex offenders are expected to attend. 28 Jul 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/nij08090.htm The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced a new performance standard for body armor at the National Institute of Justice's (NIJ) annual conference in Arlington, Virginia. 21 Jul 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/nij08087.htm The U.S. Department of Justice's, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) will host its annual conference on July 21-23, 2008. Experts will discuss crime trends in the United States; crime mapping and crime patterns; new technology to detect concealed weapons detection; better ways to supervise parolees; rail and port security; innovations in DNA technology; and many other topics. 18 Jul 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/smart08019.htm The Department of Justice today announced the final guidelines for Title I of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). The Guidelines provide necessary tools for states, the District of Columbia, territories and certain federally recognized Indian tribes to incorporate SORNA minimum requirements into their sex offender registration and notification programs. 01 Jul 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bjs08085.htm An estimated 3.2 percent of jail inmates (24,700) reported one or more incidents of sexual victimization in a survey mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics announced today. About 1.6 percent of all inmates (12,100) reported an incident involving another inmate, 2.0 percent (15,200) reported an incident involving jail staff, and 0.4 percent reported being victimized by both other inmates and staff. 25 Jun 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/nij08020.htm The use of DNA technology results in a higher probability of arrest for all property loss crimes, according to a study released today from the Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice (NIJ). 16 Jun 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bjs08083.htm The growth in the number of prisoners under state or federal jurisdiction slowed during the first six months of 2007, the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) reported today. The number of prisoners rose 1.6 percent, which was lower than the 2.0 percent growth during the same period in 2006. In absolute numbers, prisoners under the legal jurisdiction of state or federal correctional authorities—some of whom were housed in local jails—increased by 24,919 prisoners to reach 1,595,037 prisoners. 06 Jun 2008 http://www.ojp.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/ojjdp08024.htm The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP), along with crime prevention and wireless organizations, today outlined steps parents can take to reduce the risk of their children becoming victims of online bullying. At a National Press Club briefing held as part of Internet Safety Month, OJP officials and national experts highlighted recent cyberbullying research and showcased state-of-the-art resources available to help middle- and high-school students avoid being threatened while using computers, wireless devices and other technology. 04 Jun 2008 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/ojjdp08023.htm he Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, in partnership with the National Crime Prevention Council and CTIA-The Wireless Association, will host a briefing to raise awareness of Internet safety issues and to familiarize people with the Department's education and prevention programs on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 at 9:00 A .M. EDT. 03 Jun 2008 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/ojjdp08021.htm Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey commemorated National Missing Children's Day in a ceremony today by honoring law enforcement officers and citizens from across the country for their tireless commitment to recovering missing children and combating child exploitation. 21 May 2008 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/ojjdp08022.htm Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey will honor law enforcement officers and dedicated citizens throughout the nation for their efforts to recover missing children at the Department of Justice's National Missing Children's Day Ceremony WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008 at 2 p.m. EDT. 20 May 2008 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bja08023.htm The Honorable Domingo S. Herraiz, Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs will testify before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security regarding H.R. 3546, a bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program 20 May 2008 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/doj08421.htm Deputy Attorney General Mark R. Filip today opened the first meeting of the Department's Advisory Council on Tribal Justice Issues. The council was formed by the Deputy Attorney General in April to periodically review and discuss issues and major actions affecting the Department's work in Indian Country. 14 May 2008 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/oaag08018.htm The U.S. Department of Justice today announced the appointment of Walter B. Ridley to the Justice Department's Review Panel on Prison Rape. Ridley is the President and CEO of the Ridley Group, LLC, a criminal justice and faith-based consulting firm located in Maryland. 14 May 2008 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/oaag08017.htm The U.S. Department of Justice today announced the appointment of Police Chief Trevor Whipple to the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board. Whipple currently serves as Chief of Police for the South Burlington Police Department. 07 May 2008 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bja08016.htm The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs is accepting nominations beginning May 30, 2008, for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer. The medal is awarded by the President to public safety officers cited by the Attorney General who have exhibited exceptional courage in protecting or saving lives. 05 May 2008 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/smart08015.htm The U.S. Department of Justice today announced more than $11.8 million in grants and assistance to state, local, and tribal governments to assist with developing or enhancing programs designed to implement the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) provisions of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. These awards are made through the Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program. 29 Apr 2008 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bjs08014.htm Between 2005 and 2006 the number of state and federal prisoners who were HIV-positive decreased 3.1 percent––from 22,676 to 21,980 inmates, according to a report by the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). Another BJS report estimated that 44 percent of state inmates and 39 percent of federal inmates reported a current medical problem other than a cold or a virus. 22 Apr 2008 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/ovc08013.htm As part of its 28th annual observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 13-19, the Department of Justice will honor the nine recipients of this year's National Crime Victims' Rights Week Awards at an awards ceremony on Friday, April 11, 2008. The awards program, which is coordinated by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), a component of the Department's Office of Justice Programs (OJP), recognizes the work of individuals and organizations that have helped victims rebuild their lives. 10 Apr 2008 http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/usdoj/32496/ During April, the Department of Justice is observing National Child Abuse Prevention Month and National Sexual Assault Awareness Month as a way to bring attention to the needs of child abuse and sexual assault victims. 08 Apr 2008 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/ovc08011.htm Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey and other Justice Department officials will pay tribute to victims of crime and those who advocate on their behalf to commemorate National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Journalist Dominick Dunne will join them at a public vigil on Thursday evening to speak about his experience as a survivor of his daughter's homicide. On Friday afternoon, the Attorney General will honor local and national figures with the highest national awards for victim service and advocacy. Both events are open to the public and are hosted by the Department's Office for Victims of Crime as a prelude to National Crime Victims Rights' Week (April 13-19). 07 Apr 2008 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/bjs08010.htm State felony defendants charged with domestic violence (DV) were prosecuted, convicted and incarcerated at rates either equal to or higher than felony defendants charged with non-domestic violence (non-DV), the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today. The study compared domestic and non-domestic sexual assault and domestic and non-domestic aggravated assault cases filed in state courts of 15 large urban counties during May 2002 on 11 prosecution, conviction and sentencing outcome measures. Domestic violence includes violence among family members, intimate partners and household cohabitants. 08 Feb 2008