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CONNECTICUT'S NEW CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIGITAL LIBRARY

We are pleased to announce that the Research, Analysis & Evaluation Unit with the assistance of the Connecticut State Library and Statistical Analysis Center resources successfully created the NEW Criminal Justice Digital Library - a compendium of criminal justice research publications and reports. Special thanks to Nancy Lieffort, Julie Schwartz, Rachel Tirnady and Cody Hyman in their efforts to create this wonderful resource!

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

Below are Research, Analysis & Evaluation Unit upcoming meetings that support the directives of the Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division:

Sep 10, 2008 - Forecast/Research Workgroup
Sep 10, 2008 - SAC/CJPPD Under Secretary Austin Meeting
Sep 11, 2008 - Criminal Justice Policy Advisory Commission
Sep 12, 2008 - Statistical Analysis Center - Meeting Cancelled
Sep 19, 2008 - Statistical Analysis Center - Meeting Cancelled
Sep 24, 2008 - USDOJ, OJP, BJS Connecticut Site Visit
Sep 26, 2008 - Statistical Analysis Center - Meeting Cancelled
Oct 16, 2008 - BJS/JRSA 2008 National Conference, Portland, OR
Nov 06, 2008 - CJPAC Behavioral Health Subcommittee

Check the CJPPD Calendar for more...

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CONNECTICUT AWARDED 2008 FEDERAL GRANT

{USDOJ} We are pleased to announce that the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) has been awarded a $50,000 grant by the Office of Justice Programs of the U.S. Department of Justice for the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) Fiscal Year 2008 State Justice Statistics Program. The Research, Analysis & Evaluation Unit within OPM's Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division made application for these funds to support the efforts of the unit in concert with its appointed Connecticut Statistical Analysis Center (SAC). Special thanks goes to Vicky Tsaparas, Linda DeConti and Cody Hyman for their valuable assistance and coordination in the grant application process.

JUVENILE JUSTICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

JJAC MEETING: The next meeting of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott in Cromwell.

JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for Local Law Enforcement (JAGLLE) program provides federal funds for local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system. The funding for JAGLLE is provided by the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) under Public Law 109-162 and replaces the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) program. Connecticut’s JAGLLE funds are available to local governments designated by the U.S. Department of Justice. In an effort to support a regionalized approach to planning and administration, OPM will contract with the regional planning organizations (RPOs) regional planning organizations (RPOs) established under Section 16a-4a of the Connecticut General Statutes to manage the administrative tasks for eligible local governments. The regional planning organizations and their member towns are encouraged to use the funds for a regional purchase of technology or equipment or to develop regional training and technical assistance projects.

Eligible Local Governments

Eligibility for the JAGLLE funds is determined by the USDOJ and based on the violent crime rate, which is based on murders, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults. Jurisdictions with higher violent crime rates that have organized police departments receive funding directly from USDOJ through the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant. Jurisdictions with lower violent crime rates that have organized police departments may be eligible to participate in Connecticut’s JAGLLE program through the State Office of Policy and Management (OPM). The Department of Public Safety will receive an award on behalf of the jurisdictions that do not have organized police departments.

Role of Regional Planning Organization (RPO): Grant Administrator

OPM receives the federal funds from USDOJ; and will award the funds to the RPO. The RPO will serve as the grant administrator responsible for the fiscal and programmatic management of the grant. The RPOs may develop collaborative projects with other RPOs; including designating an RPO to serve as the administrator for multiple regions. RPOs may contract with a local task force; a single local government agency or a private sector organization to plan, organize and implement a regional project on behalf of other municipalities. Regional projects are required so as to minimize administrative burden and expedite the procurement process. RPOs are prohibited from sub-granting funds to individual municipalities to implement independent or non-collaborative projects.