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Press Room - 2021

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Access 2021 press releases, speeches, and blogs about victimization and crime victim services from the White House, U.S. Department of Justice, and OVC.

 

September 20, 2021: OVC Center for VOCA Administrators...

U.S. Department of Justice Releases Strategic Plan


On Friday, July 1, 2022, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the release of the Department of Justice: FYs 2022–2026 Strategic Plan.

The goals of the Strategic Plan are:

  1. Uphold the Rule of Law
  2. Keep Our Country Safe
  3. Protect Civil Rights
  4. Ensure Economic Opportunity and Fairness for All
  5. Administer Just Court and Correctional Systems

In his message, Attorney General Garland states,

“this strategic plan provides...

Press Room - 2020

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Press Room - 2019

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Funding Opportunity: FY 2021 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking applicants for the FY 2021 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation. This solicitation provides comprehensive funding to federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal consortia, and tribal designees to develop a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety and victimization.

Attorney General Barr Announces Funding to Improve Public Safety and Serve Crime Victims in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

The Department of Justice has a long-standing commitment to improve public safety in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. During a visit to the Cherokee Nation on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, Attorney General Barr announced over $295 million in funding, of which approximately $118 million will be awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime.

“I am grateful to this Administration and the Department of...

Funding Opportunity: FY 2020 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking applicants for its Fiscal Year 2020 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS).

CTAS provides comprehensive funding to federally recognized Tribes, Tribal consortia, and Tribal designees to develop a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety and victimization.

CTAS applicants have the flexibility to submit a single application and select from any or all of the purpose areas, including...

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