OJP

Proposed Rule: Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has proposed a rule to amend the International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP). The proposed changes aim to streamline operations, update policies, and adjust cost category caps for the program.

Proposed Rule for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Formula Grant Program

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) proposes to update the regulations for the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) Formula Grant Program. This proposed rule aims to reflect changes from the 2002 JJDPA reauthorization and policy updates.

Rule Withdrawn: International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has withdrawn a previously posted rule concerning the International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program. The withdrawal was due to an erroneous posting of an old document, and the agency intends to post the correct, active document.

Proposed Rule for Victims of Crime Act Compensation Grant Program

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has proposed a new rule to replace existing Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Compensation Program Guidelines. This proposed rule aims to update and codify program requirements for the VOCA Victim Compensation Formula Grant Program.

Justice Programs Office Withdraws Proposed Victims of Crime Act Rule

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has withdrawn its proposed rule to replace the existing Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Compensation Program Guidelines. The withdrawal is effective January 6, 2025, leaving the 2001 guidelines in place.

Meeting of the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice

The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs has announced a meeting of the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2024, and will cover topics related to juvenile justice and delinquency prevention.

Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board Meeting Announced

The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs announced a meeting of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board. The meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST.

Victims of Crime Act Grant Program Withdrawal

The Department of Justice, through the Office of Justice Programs, has withdrawn a proposed rule concerning the Victims of Crime Act Victim Compensation Grant Program. This withdrawal was published in the Federal Register on January 6, 2025, and relates to a previously proposed rule from February 5, 2024.

International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program Proposed Rule

The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs has published a proposed rule detailing the International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program. This rule outlines the program's structure and eligibility criteria for victims of international terrorism. The comment period for this proposed rule closes on March 24, 2025.

Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board Meeting Announced

The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs announced a meeting of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board. The meeting is scheduled for April 29, 2025, and will cover board business.