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Keeping Students Safe on Campus
Mary Lou Leary, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs
Last week, I was privileged to speak at the Clery Center for Security on Campus’s 25th anniversary gathering. Founded by Connie Clery – who was moved to action by the brutal rape and murder of her daughter, Jeanne – the Clery Center has made a tremendous impact on campus culture by raising awareness of sexual assaults on campus to help make schools safer and provide support and resources for victims. Read more...
National Suicide Prevention Week
This week is Suicide Prevention Week and the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and the U.S. Surgeon General has delivered a major new report to the American people: the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP). Read more...
Attorney General Eric Holder’s Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence Briefs Congress
Over the last year, the Attorney General’s Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence has traveled the country, listening to practitioners, policymakers, academics, concerned citizens, and victims. Its goal was to find out how violence and abuse are affecting our kids and our communities and to explore what actions we can take to prevent children’s exposure to violence and mitigate its effects. Read more...
Federal Agencies Convene Week-Long Intertribal Youth Summit in Washington, DC
Focuses on Critical Youth Issues and Youth Leadership
This week, more than 200 American Indian youth and adult leaders from 53 tribal communities across the country convened at the week-long 2012 National Intertribal Youth Summit in Washington, DC. Students arrived Saturday to attend the Summit which featured Federal officials from the White House and the Departments of Justice, Interior, Health and Human Services and Education. The Summit provided a unique opportunity for Federal officials to hear directly from tribal youth through discussions on topics such as education, health, cultural preservation, civic engagement, and leadership development.
Resources to Prevent and Detect Elder Abuse
Mary Lou Leary, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs
Today, June 15, we mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a moment for Americans and people around the world to learn about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of some of our elders—and to commit ourselves to ending these crimes. Read more...
Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary discusses OJP’s work
In an interview with Leonard A. Sipes, Jr. of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary discusses the work of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to support state, local, and tribal criminal justice agencies; an array of juvenile justice programs; a wide range of research, evaluation, and statistical efforts; and comprehensive services for crime victims.
Resources for the Field
OJP provides various resources for criminal and juvenile justice policymakers, practitioners, and researchers. Please visit the Web sites of our bureaus and offices for more details. For information on grant funding, please see our funding resources page.
Speaking Engagements
Speaking at conferences, meetings, and summits helps OJP leadership establish and maintain a healthy dialogue with practitioners and policymakers in the criminal and juvenile justice fields. For recent speaking engagements, visit the Speeches section of the Newsroom.
Justice Blog
Check out the Justice Blog! The Justice Blog features information on Department of Justice initiatives, announcements, and accomplishments, and frequently highlights OJP’s programs and services.
Mary Lou Leary, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs
Last week, I was privileged to speak at the Clery Center for Security on Campus’s 25th anniversary gathering. Founded by Connie Clery – who was moved to action by the brutal rape and murder of her daughter, Jeanne – the Clery Center has made a tremendous impact on campus culture by raising awareness of sexual assaults on campus to help make schools safer and provide support and resources for victims. Read more...
National Suicide Prevention Week
This week is Suicide Prevention Week and the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and the U.S. Surgeon General has delivered a major new report to the American people: the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP). Read more...
Attorney General Eric Holder’s Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence Briefs Congress
Over the last year, the Attorney General’s Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence has traveled the country, listening to practitioners, policymakers, academics, concerned citizens, and victims. Its goal was to find out how violence and abuse are affecting our kids and our communities and to explore what actions we can take to prevent children’s exposure to violence and mitigate its effects. Read more...
Federal Agencies Convene Week-Long Intertribal Youth Summit in Washington, DC
Focuses on Critical Youth Issues and Youth Leadership
This week, more than 200 American Indian youth and adult leaders from 53 tribal communities across the country convened at the week-long 2012 National Intertribal Youth Summit in Washington, DC. Students arrived Saturday to attend the Summit which featured Federal officials from the White House and the Departments of Justice, Interior, Health and Human Services and Education. The Summit provided a unique opportunity for Federal officials to hear directly from tribal youth through discussions on topics such as education, health, cultural preservation, civic engagement, and leadership development.
Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary authored blog
Acting Associate Attorney General Tony West Speaks at the National Intertribal Youth Summit
Photos From the 2012 National Intertribal Youth Summit
Resources to Prevent and Detect Elder Abuse
Mary Lou Leary, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs
Today, June 15, we mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a moment for Americans and people around the world to learn about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of some of our elders—and to commit ourselves to ending these crimes. Read more...
Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary discusses OJP’s work
In an interview with Leonard A. Sipes, Jr. of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary discusses the work of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to support state, local, and tribal criminal justice agencies; an array of juvenile justice programs; a wide range of research, evaluation, and statistical efforts; and comprehensive services for crime victims.
Resources for the Field
OJP provides various resources for criminal and juvenile justice policymakers, practitioners, and researchers. Please visit the Web sites of our bureaus and offices for more details. For information on grant funding, please see our funding resources page.
Speaking Engagements
Speaking at conferences, meetings, and summits helps OJP leadership establish and maintain a healthy dialogue with practitioners and policymakers in the criminal and juvenile justice fields. For recent speaking engagements, visit the Speeches section of the Newsroom.
Justice Blog
Check out the Justice Blog! The Justice Blog features information on Department of Justice initiatives, announcements, and accomplishments, and frequently highlights OJP’s programs and services.
BJA Provides $27 million to Drug Courts and Mental Health Programs in Fiscal Year 2012
The Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) recently announced awards of $27 million under the Drug Court Program and the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP).
BJA Awards Funds to Improve Safety in Distressed Neighborhoods
Attorney General Eric Holder and the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Director Denise E. O’Donnell recently announced more than $11 million in awards to address neighborhood-level crime in 15 locations nationwide.
OJP Leader Discusses Vision 21
Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary recently delivered remarks at the National Center for Victims of Crime 2012 Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA.
OJP Acting Assistant Attorney General to Speak at Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, September 14
Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary will deliver remarks at the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention on Friday, September 14, at 10 a.m. EDT.
BJS Releases Report on Justice Assistance Grant Program, 2012
The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released the technical report Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, 2012, describing formulas used to allocate state and local JAG awards in FY 2012.
National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies 40th Conference and Training Institute, August 21
Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary delivers remarks emphasizing the Department of Justice’s and OJP’s efforts to improve pretrial services. In addition to highlighting OJP’s historical involvement in expanding pretrial services, she will discuss progress made since the Pretrial Justice Symposium held in May 2011.
Private Sector Joins Justice Department, Protects Consumers Against Vehicle Fraud, Hazardous Vehicles
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) recently announced partnerships designed to fight consumer fraud and reduce the number of unsafe or stolen vehicles retitled or sold. Data provider companies, Auto Data Direct, Inc., Carco Group, Inc., CARFAX, CVR, Experian Automotive, Mobiletrac, LLC., Motor Vehicle Software Corporation, RigDig, VINAudit.com, LLC., and VINSmart, joined BJA's effort to protect consumers by providing consumer access to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System.
OJP’s Leadership Speaks at Tribal Summit
In remarks at the National Intertribal Youth Summit, on Monday, July 30, Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary said, "I find it remarkable and commendable that so many young tribal members are so strongly invested in the future of their communities. The pride you show in your heritage and the concern you display for maintaining it are truly admirable... it’s gratifying for those of us in leadership positions at the federal and tribal levels to see this kind of commitment."
The Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) recently announced awards of $27 million under the Drug Court Program and the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP).
BJA Awards Funds to Improve Safety in Distressed Neighborhoods
Attorney General Eric Holder and the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Director Denise E. O’Donnell recently announced more than $11 million in awards to address neighborhood-level crime in 15 locations nationwide.
OJP Leader Discusses Vision 21
Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary recently delivered remarks at the National Center for Victims of Crime 2012 Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA.
OJP Acting Assistant Attorney General to Speak at Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, September 14
Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary will deliver remarks at the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention on Friday, September 14, at 10 a.m. EDT.
BJS Releases Report on Justice Assistance Grant Program, 2012
The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released the technical report Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, 2012, describing formulas used to allocate state and local JAG awards in FY 2012.
National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies 40th Conference and Training Institute, August 21
Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary delivers remarks emphasizing the Department of Justice’s and OJP’s efforts to improve pretrial services. In addition to highlighting OJP’s historical involvement in expanding pretrial services, she will discuss progress made since the Pretrial Justice Symposium held in May 2011.
Private Sector Joins Justice Department, Protects Consumers Against Vehicle Fraud, Hazardous Vehicles
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) recently announced partnerships designed to fight consumer fraud and reduce the number of unsafe or stolen vehicles retitled or sold. Data provider companies, Auto Data Direct, Inc., Carco Group, Inc., CARFAX, CVR, Experian Automotive, Mobiletrac, LLC., Motor Vehicle Software Corporation, RigDig, VINAudit.com, LLC., and VINSmart, joined BJA's effort to protect consumers by providing consumer access to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System.
OJP’s Leadership Speaks at Tribal Summit
In remarks at the National Intertribal Youth Summit, on Monday, July 30, Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary said, "I find it remarkable and commendable that so many young tribal members are so strongly invested in the future of their communities. The pride you show in your heritage and the concern you display for maintaining it are truly admirable... it’s gratifying for those of us in leadership positions at the federal and tribal levels to see this kind of commitment."
10/05/12 Publication Advisory - BJS Releases Tribal Crime Data Collection Activities, 2012
The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released Tribal Crime Data Collection Activities, 2012 which describes BJS’s activities to collect and improve data on crime and justice in Indian country, as required by the Tribal Law and Order Act, 2010.
10/04/12 Media Advisory - Justice Department Official Highlights Efforts to Improve Campus Safety
Mary Lou Leary, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs, will deliver remarks on campus safety and participate in an interview session with local university police chiefs at the 25th anniversary conference of the Clery Center for Security on Campus on Friday, October 5, 2012.
10/04/12 Bureau of Justice Assistance Provides $27 Million to Drug Courts and Mental Health Programs
The Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) today announced it awarded $27 million under the Drug Court Program and the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) in Fiscal Year 2012.
10/02/12 Publication Advisory - Justice Department Bulletin Outlines Best Practices for Professionals Who Supervise Underage Drinkers
The Office of Justice Programs’ Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) today released Underage Drinking: Practice Guidelines for Community Corrections.
10/01/12 Justice Department Announces $58 Million to Improve Reentry Outcomes
Attorney General Eric Holder today announced $58 million in Second Chance Act grant funding to reduce recidivism, provide reentry services, conduct research and evaluate the impact of reentry programs.
09/27/12 Justice Department Awards $101 Million to Enhance, Support Tribal Justice and Safety
The Department of Justice today announced more than 200 grants to more than 110 American Indian and Alaska Native nations.
09/27/12 Pennsylvania, U.S. Virgin Islands Latest of 55 Jurisdictions to Substantially Implement Provisions of the Adam Walsh Act
The Justice Department’s Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) recently announced that Pennsylvania and the U.S. Virgin Islands are the latest jurisdictions to implement the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), Title I of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.
09/26/12 Justice Department Awards Nearly $3 Million to Improve Defender Services for the Poor
Acting Associate Attorney General Tony West today announced nearly $3 million in grants to improve access to criminal legal aid services.
The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released Tribal Crime Data Collection Activities, 2012 which describes BJS’s activities to collect and improve data on crime and justice in Indian country, as required by the Tribal Law and Order Act, 2010.
10/04/12 Media Advisory - Justice Department Official Highlights Efforts to Improve Campus Safety
Mary Lou Leary, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs, will deliver remarks on campus safety and participate in an interview session with local university police chiefs at the 25th anniversary conference of the Clery Center for Security on Campus on Friday, October 5, 2012.
10/04/12 Bureau of Justice Assistance Provides $27 Million to Drug Courts and Mental Health Programs
The Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) today announced it awarded $27 million under the Drug Court Program and the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) in Fiscal Year 2012.
10/02/12 Publication Advisory - Justice Department Bulletin Outlines Best Practices for Professionals Who Supervise Underage Drinkers
The Office of Justice Programs’ Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) today released Underage Drinking: Practice Guidelines for Community Corrections.
10/01/12 Justice Department Announces $58 Million to Improve Reentry Outcomes
Attorney General Eric Holder today announced $58 million in Second Chance Act grant funding to reduce recidivism, provide reentry services, conduct research and evaluate the impact of reentry programs.
09/27/12 Justice Department Awards $101 Million to Enhance, Support Tribal Justice and Safety
The Department of Justice today announced more than 200 grants to more than 110 American Indian and Alaska Native nations.
09/27/12 Pennsylvania, U.S. Virgin Islands Latest of 55 Jurisdictions to Substantially Implement Provisions of the Adam Walsh Act
The Justice Department’s Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) recently announced that Pennsylvania and the U.S. Virgin Islands are the latest jurisdictions to implement the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), Title I of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.
09/26/12 Justice Department Awards Nearly $3 Million to Improve Defender Services for the Poor
Acting Associate Attorney General Tony West today announced nearly $3 million in grants to improve access to criminal legal aid services.