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Exposure to violence

OJJDP FY 2022 Strategies To Support Children Exposed to Violence

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
This solicitation provides funding for communities to develop coordinated and comprehensive community-based approaches to assist children and their families who are exposed to violence build resilience and prevent future juvenile violence and delinquency.

OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars

Register for upcoming juvenile justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.

Date Title Registration
May 17, 2021 OJJDP FY 2021 Strategies To Support Children Exposed to Violence Grant Solicitation  Register
May 18, 2021  OJJDP FY 2021 Comprehensive Youth Violence Prevention and Reduction Programs Solicitation  Register
May 19, 2021  Expunging Juvenile Records: Misconceptions, Collateral Consequences, and Emerging Practices  Register
May 25, 2021  Putting the Pieces Together...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Community Violence Interventions

On April 7, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced investments in community violence intervention (CVI) strategies to reduce gun violence. The announcement details changes to existing federal funding by five federal agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), to direct support to CVI programs.
 
As part of DOJ's efforts, OJJDP will give priority to applicants proposing CVI strategies under two competitive fiscal year 2021 grant...