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ABOUT OJP 5 <br /> Since 1984 the U.S. Department of Justice's(DOJ)Office of Justice Programs(OJP) has provided federal <br /> leadership in developing the nation's capacity to prevent and control crime, improve the criminal and <br /> juvenile justice systems, increase knowledge about crime and related issues, and assist crime victims. <br /> Through the programs developed and funded by its bureaus and offices, OJP works to form partnerships <br /> among federal, state, and local government officials to control drug abuse and trafficking; reduce and <br /> prevent crime; rehabilitate neighborhoods; improve the administration of justice in America; meet the <br /> needs of crime victims; and address problems such as gang violence, prison crowding,juvenile crime, <br /> and white collar crime. OJP's senior management team—comprised of the Assistant Attorney General, <br /> the Deputy Assistant Attorney Generals, and the five bureau heads—works together with dedicated <br /> managers and line staff to carry out this mission. <br /> ABOUT BJA <br /> The Bureau of Justice Assistance(BJA), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, supports <br /> law enforcement, courts, corrections, treatment, victim services,technology, and prevention initiatives that <br /> strengthen the nation's criminal justice system. BJA provides leadership, services, and funding to <br /> America's communities by emphasizing local control; building relationships in the field; developing <br /> collaborations and partnerships; promoting capacity building through planning; streamlining the <br /> administration of grants; increasing training and technical assistance; creating accountability of projects; <br /> encouraging innovation; and ultimately communicating the value of justice efforts to decision makers at <br /> every level. <br /> ABOUT THE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM <br /> Proposed to streamline justice funding and grant administration, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice <br /> Assistance Grant(JAG) Program (42 U.S.C. 3750) allows states, tribes, and local governments to support <br /> a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and conditions. <br /> JAG blends the previous Byrne Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant(LLEBG) Programs to <br /> provide agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where they are needed most. <br /> Formula <br /> The JAG formula includes a state allocation consisting of a minimum base allocation with the remaining <br /> amount determined on population and Part 1 violent crime statistics, and a direct allocation to units of <br /> local government. Once the state allocation is calculated, 60 percent of the funding is awarded to the <br /> state and 40 percent to eligible units of local government. State allocations also have a required variable <br /> pass through to units of local government, calculated by the Bureau of Justice Statistics(BJS)from each <br /> state's crime expenditures. <br /> Purpose Areas <br /> JAG funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, <br /> supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice for any one or more of the <br /> following purpose areas: <br /> • Law enforcement programs. <br /> • Prosecution and court programs. <br /> • Prevention and education programs. <br /> • Corrections and community corrections programs. <br /> • Drug treatment programs. <br /> • Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs. <br /> * Any law enforcement or justice initiative previously eligible for funding under Byrne or LLEBG is <br /> eligible for JAG funding. <br /> 10 <br /> 1 <br />