Block Grant 2019DJBX0354

The Student Assistance Services Corporation was awarded a $997,159 cooperative agreement from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention under the STOP School Violence Program (CFDA 16.839). The award will support Project P.A.V.E., a partnership between SAS, the Yonkers Public Schools, and My Brother's Keeper to implement a comprehensive set of strategies to prevent and reduce youth violence in Yonkers, New York through September...

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention awarded $475,000 to Youth Outreach Services under a three-year Cooperative Agreement from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024. The award supports the Missing Children's Assistance federal grant program (CFDA 16.543), which aims to ensure equivalent access to drug court programs and examine related program data. Specifically, Youth Outreach Services will implement effective interventions...

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Arizona Department of Education a $20,826,927 Formula Grant under the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program (CFDA 84.424) on September 15, 2022 to be completed by September 30, 2025. The grant funds 14 sub-awards to local educational agencies and charter schools in Arizona to hire School Safety Officers (SSOs) who will provide safety, security, and prevention services on school campuses. Sub-awardees...

The York School District One will receive $114,407 under a three-year Project Grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Office. The grant funds the School Violence Prevention Program, which aims to improve school security and foster a positive learning environment through evidence-based programs. Specifically, the School District will implement collaborative community policing strategies and problem-solving techniques to enhance school safety. This includes...

The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) awarded the Ayer-Shirley Regional School District a $215,871 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The purpose of this funding is to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based school safety programs and technology. The grant will be used by the school district to implement initiatives that enhance school...

The Council on At-Risk Youth (CARY) will provide trauma-informed care and violence prevention services to middle school students in Austin, Texas through a $750,000 cooperative agreement award from the Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The award period is from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. Under the STOP School Violence Program, CARY will enhance its PeaceROX program at three Austin Independent School District middle schools serving...

The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) awarded Arizona State University (ASU) a $1,999,999 STOP School Violence Program (CFDA 16.839) project grant. The 3-year project will develop professional learning courses and training for school resource officers (SROs), administrators, school mental health professionals (SMHPs), teachers, and the general public on school safety and violence prevention strategies. Specifically, ASU will convene stakeholders to map out...

The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) awarded a 3-year, $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) under the STOP School Violence program (CFDA 16.839). The project aims to (1) improve school safety and climate, (2) prevent youth violence, delinquency, and victimization, (3) engage families and improve school/family communication, and (4) provide evidence-based practices to address trauma and prevent future...

The Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) were awarded a $998,790 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the STOP School Violence Program (CFDA 16.839). The primary purpose of the 3-year project is to improve school security and create a supportive school climate through evidence-based solutions and a trauma-informed approach. Key activities include hiring two Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) coordinators and two social workers to spearhead...

The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant to the Southeast Island School District under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The funding will be used by the school district to implement evidence-based programs to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. The grant award has a performance period from October 1, 2024 to...