About the Webinar: Violence is a major issue facing youth, and it comes in many different forms. For Youth Violence Prevention week, the Children’s Safety Network is hosting a webinar featuring Howard Spivak, Director, Division of Violence Prevention at the CDC. Dr. Spivak will be joined by Sarah Bacon, Lead Behavioral Scientist for CDC’s National… Continue Reading
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OJJDP Second Chance Act Comprehensive Statewide Juvenile Reentry Systems Reform Planning Program Funding
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has released the OJJDP FY 2014 Second Chance Act Comprehensive Statewide Juvenile Reentry Systems Reform Planning Program. The JJC is an eligible applicant based on eligibility requirements. Please review below and let me know if you are available to meet to discuss if the Commission will be… Continue Reading
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Blue Prints for Healthy Young Development 2014 Conference On April 14–16, the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the University of Colorado, Boulder, will host its Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development 2014 conference at the Denver (Colo.) Downtown Sheraton Hotel (registration: $350.00). OJJDP Administrator Robert Listenbee will be a keynote speaker. The conference will focus… Continue Reading
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Funding Available
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Announces Internet Crimes Against Children Funding Opportunity The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced its fiscal year 2014 Internet Crimes Against Children Program Support funding opportunity. The successful bidder will provide services and support to the OJJDP–funded Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force program. Activities… Continue Reading
National Institute of Justice Funding Available
National Institute of Justice Announces Availability of $15 Million to Address School Safety The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking applications for funding for research and evaluation on safety in schools nationwide. Under the Comprehensive School Safety Initiative, NIJ will make about $15 million available for multiple grants that will address school safety issues directly. Each… Continue Reading