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              The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) provides federal leadership, grants, training, technical assistance and other resources to improve the nation’s capacity to prevent and reduce crime, assist victims and enhance the rule of law by strengthening the criminal and juvenile justice systems.

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                      FY 2024 Solicitation Overview: Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Site-Based
                  FY 2024 Solicitation Overview: Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program
                  FY 2024 Solicitation Overview: Community-based Approaches to Prevent and Address Hate Crime

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