The edward byrne memorial justice assistance grant (JAG) program allows units of local government, including tribes, to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on…

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance (OJP BJA) awarded Prince George's County, Maryland a $190,608 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program block grant from fiscal year 2021 through 2025. The Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program (CFDA 16.738) aims to support local criminal justice activities based on local needs and conditions.

Under this award, Prince George's County will use funds to purchase a wellness app subscription for $190,608 to address employee stress and anxieties. The county will also use incentives to encourage staff participation in monthly fitness challenges to further alleviate stress. Both initiatives aim to support the mental health and well-being of local criminal justice personnel.

The edward byrne memorial justice assistance grant (JAG) program allows units of local government, including tribes, to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own state and local needs and conditions. Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice or civil proceedings, including for any one or more of the following program areas: 1) law enforcement programs; 2) prosecution and court programs; 3) prevention and education programs; 4) corrections and community corrections programs; 5) drug treatment and enforcement programs; 6) planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; 7) crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation); 8) mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams; and 9) implementation of state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives, including but not limited to: mental health courts; drug courts; veterans courts; and extreme risk protection order programs.