Accessing Grants to Strengthen Justice System Capacity Workshop Parts 1 and 2

(Note:  This training will be recorded)

Date:  September 1-2, 2020

Time:  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

WebEx Training Number:  103260

Registration Deadline:  Wednesday, August 26, 2020

 

The Department of Justice launched its Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) in direct response to concerns raised by tribal leaders that DOJ’s grant process did not provide the flexibility tribes need to address their criminal justice and public safety needs. In Fiscal Year 2019, the department awarded over $273.4 million in grants to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, combat violence against women and support youth programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The awards included more than $138 million for 149 American Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, tribal consortia and tribal designees under CTAS. Tribes are using these funds to enhance law enforcement, combat domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sex trafficking, bolster justice systems, prevent and control juvenile delinquency, strengthen the juvenile justice system, serve sexual assault and elder victims, and support other efforts to address crime. Additionally, FY19 included up to $133 million to be used to serve tribal victims of crime. This workshop is designed to provide previous and new CTAS applicants with tools and guidance that may assist with the tribe’s efforts to access grant funding and other resources to improve their justice systems. Workshop sessions will be led by DOJ personnel and experienced technical assistance providers and will focus on topics such as: 1) strategic planning to support a strong program design; 2) writing a proposal; 3) grant writing tips; and 4) DOJ funding opportunities and training and technical assistance resources.

 

Due to COVID 19, this typically two-day residential training will be offered via webinar over two consecutive days.  New material will be covered each day.  You must register separately for each training date at the following links:

 

1. Register Here: Accessing Grants to Strengthen Justice System Capacity Workshop Part 1, September 1, 2020, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (eastern time) 
2. Registration Deadline:  Wednesday, August 26, 2020
3. Register Here: Accessing Grants to Strengthen Justice System Capacity Workshop Part 2, September 2, 2020, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (eastern time) 
4. Registration Deadline:  Wednesday, August 26, 2020
5. Fill out the pre-registration survey for Part 1 and Part 2.
6. Click the “Register” button.
7. Save the automated WebEx calendar appointment following your registration. 

 

Additional WebEx Instructions:

 

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1. You may select “run a temporary application.”  You may be automatically prompted to do so or there may be a “go here” link if you have trouble joining (“go here” may appear for those using Internet Explorer).  Click on “run” to start the temporary application.  You may have to try this a couple times…it may take a minute or so to run and open the meeting using the temporary application.  Please note that other browsers may ask you to save (vs. run) the temporary application. 

 

2. You may try opening the webinar in Google Chrome.  Some users have reported better results with Chrome.

 

3. You may try joining the webinar from your Government phone or iPad.

 

4. You may forward the calendar invite to your personal email and open the meeting on your personal computer/device (ensure you do not change your government email address, which may be displayed when entering the meeting).  Again, you will likely be prompted to install a Cisco WebEx app/add-on or run a temporary application.

 

Please Note:  As a last resort, you may call in on your phone for audio only.  Please note the information below for accessing the WebEx via your telephone:

 

To access Part 1 of the audio only webinar, September 1, 2020, please use the phone number: 1-415-527-5035.  The Access Code for Part 1 is:  909-934-113.  

 

To access Part 2 of the audio only webinar, September 2, 2020, please use the same phone number as Part 1 (1-415-527-5035), however, the Access Code for Part 2 is:  909-401-579.

 

We recommend you test your access to the WebEx meeting early to avoid any delays at the time of the webinar.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Delores Johnson at delores.johnson@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov