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Cooperative Agreement for National Center on Restorative Justice Management and Expansion

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to manage and expand the National Center on Restorative Justice (NCORJ). - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), U.S. Department of Justice - Products/Services Requested: - Management and expansion of the National Center on Restorative Justice - Delivery of education, training, and knowledge-building on restorative justice approaches - Targeted training for justice and legal professionals, including law enforcement, corrections, prosecutors, and court personnel - Eligibility and Funding: - Only private, public, and state institutions of higher education are eligible to apply - Minimum award amount is $2,543,279 - No cost-sharing or matching requirement - Notable Requirements: - Focus on accountability-based restorative justice methods - Cooperative agreement funding instrument - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are mentioned

Description

This NOFO will support the management and expansion of the National Center on Restorative Justice (NCORJ). The Center will educate, train, and build knowledge on restorative justice approaches and principles and their application to criminal justice and community safety. It will provide targeted education and training to justice/legal professionals including law enforcement, correctional institutions, prosecutors, and court personnel on accountability-focused restorative justice approaches that improve public safety by strengthening law enforcement, reinforcing offender responsibility, and providing restoration to victims.

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