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OJJDP FY 09 VOCA Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Prosecutors

Award Information

Award #
2009-CI-FX-K008
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2009
Total funding (to date)
$1,650,000

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2009, $1,650,000)

The Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Prosecutors programs will fund a national training and technical assistance program for attorneys and others involved in the criminal prosecution of child abuse in order to enhance the effectiveness of the investigation and prosecution of such crimes. This program is authorized under the Victims of Child Abuse (VOCA) Act 42 U.S.C. Section 13003.

The National District Attorney's Association National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse will provide training opportunities, technical assistance efforts, publications and resources for prosecutors and related criminal justice professionals, and increased coordination among VOCA-funded programs.
CA/NCF

Date Created: August 30, 2009