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42 U.S.C. § 17531 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17531. Mentoring grants to nonprofit organizations
(a) Authority to make grants
From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Attorney General shall make grants to nonprofit organizations and Indian Tribes for the purpose of providing mentoring and other transitional services essential to reintegrating offenders into the community.
(b) Use of funds
A grant awarded under subsection (a) may be used for—
(1) mentoring adult and juvenile offenders during incarceration, through transition back to the community, and post-release;
(2) transitional services to assist in the reintegration of offenders into the community; and
(3) training regarding offender and victims issues.
(c) Application; priority consideration
(1) In general
To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a nonprofit organization or Indian Tribe shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Attorney General may require.
(2) Priority consideration
Priority consideration shall be given to any application under this section that—
(A) includes a plan to implement activities that have been demonstrated effective in facilitating the successful reentry of offenders; and
(B) provides for an independent evaluation that includes, to the maximum extent feasible, random assignment of offenders to program delivery and control groups.
(d) Strategic performance outcomes
The Attorney General shall require each applicant under this section to identify specific performance outcomes related to the long-term goal of stabilizing communities by reducing recidivism (using a measure that is consistent with the research undertaken by the Bureau of Justice Statistics under section 17551(b)(6) of this title), and reintegrating offenders into the community.
(e) Reports
An entity that receives a grant under subsection (a) during a fiscal year shall, not later than the last day of the following fiscal year, submit to the Attorney General a report that describes and assesses the uses of that grant during that fiscal year and that identifies the progress of the grantee toward achieving its strategic performance outcomes.
(f) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Attorney General to carry out this section $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 and 2010.
(Pub. L. 110–199, title II, § 211, Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 679.)
42 U.S.C. § 17533 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17533. Bureau of Prisons policy on mentoring contacts
(a) In general
Not later than 90 days after April 9, 2008, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall, in order to promote stability and continued assistance to offenders after release from prison, adopt and implement a policy to ensure that any person who provides mentoring services to an incarcerated offender is permitted to continue such services after that offender is released from prison. That policy shall permit the continuation of mentoring services unless the Director demonstrates that such services would be a significant security risk to the released offender, incarcerated offenders, persons who provide such services, or any other person.
(b) Report
Not later than September 30, 2009, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall submit to Congress a report on the extent to which the policy described in subsection (a) has been implemented and followed.
(Pub. L. 110–199, title II, § 213, Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 683.)
42 U.S.C. § 17534 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17534. Bureau of Prisons policy on chapel library materials
(a) In general
Not later than 30 days after April 9, 2008, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall discontinue the Standardized Chapel Library project, or any other project by whatever designation that seeks to compile, list, or otherwise restrict prisoners’ access to reading materials, audiotapes, videotapes, or any other materials made available in a chapel library, except that the Bureau of Prisons may restrict access to—
(1) any materials in a chapel library that seek to incite, promote, or otherwise suggest the commission of violence or criminal activity; and
(2) any other materials prohibited by any other law or regulation.
(b) Rule of construction
Nothing in this section shall be construed to impact policies of the Bureau of Prisons related to access by specific prisoners to materials for security, safety, sanitation, or disciplinary reasons.
(Pub. L. 110–199, title II, § 214, Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 683.)
42 U.S.C. § 17551 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17551. Offender reentry research
(a) National Institute of Justice
The National Institute of Justice may conduct research on juvenile and adult offender reentry, including—
(1) a study identifying the number and characteristics of minor children who have had a parent incarcerated, and the likelihood of such minor children becoming adversely involved in the criminal justice system some time in their lifetime;
(2) a study identifying a mechanism to compare rates of recidivism (including rearrest, violations of parole, probation, post-incarceration supervision, and reincarceration) among States; and
(3) a study on the population of offenders released from custody who do not engage in recidivism and the characteristics (housing, employment, treatment, family connection) of that population.
(b) Bureau of Justice Statistics
The Bureau of Justice Statistics may conduct research on offender reentry, including—
(1) an analysis of special populations (including prisoners with mental illness or substance abuse disorders, female offenders, juvenile offenders, offenders with limited English proficiency, and the elderly) that present unique reentry challenges;
(2) studies to determine which offenders are returning to prison, jail, or a juvenile facility and which of those returning offenders represent the greatest risk to victims and community safety;
(3) annual reports on the demographic characteristics of the population reentering society from prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities;
(4) a national recidivism study every 3 years;
(5) a study of parole, probation, or post-incarceration supervision violations and revocations; and
(6) a study concerning the most appropriate measure to be used when reporting recidivism rates (whether rearrest, reincarceration, or any other valid, evidence-based measure).
(Pub. L. 110–199, title II, § 241, Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 690.)
42 U.S.C. § 17552 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17552. Grants to study parole or post-incarceration supervision violations and revocations
(a) Grants authorized
From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Attorney General may make grants to States to study and to improve the collection of data with respect to individuals whose parole or post-incarceration supervision is revoked, and which such individuals represent the greatest risk to victims and community safety.
(b) Application
As a condition of receiving a grant under this section, a State shall—
(1) certify that the State has, or intends to establish, a program that collects comprehensive and reliable data with respect to individuals described in subsection (a), including data on—
(A) the number and type of parole or post-incarceration supervision violations that occur with the State;
(B) the reasons for parole or post-incarceration supervision revocation;
(C) the underlying behavior that led to the revocation; and
(D) the term of imprisonment or other penalty that is imposed for the violation; and
(2) provide the data described in paragraph (1) to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in a form prescribed by the Bureau.
(c) Analysis
Any statistical analysis of population data under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the Federal Register Notice dated October 30, 1997, relating to classification standards.
(Pub. L. 110–199, title II, § 242, Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 690.)
42 U.S.C. § 17553 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17553. Addressing the needs of children of incarcerated parents
(a) Best practices
(1) In general
From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Attorney General may collect data and develop best practices of State corrections departments and child protection agencies relating to the communication and coordination between such State departments and agencies to ensure the safety and support of children of incarcerated parents (including those in foster care and kinship care), and the support of parent-child relationships between incarcerated (and formerly incarcerated) parents and their children, as appropriate to the health and well-being of the children.
(2) Contents
The best practices developed under paragraph (1) shall include information related to policies, procedures, and programs that may be used by States to address—
(A) maintenance of the parent-child bond during incarceration;
(B) parental self-improvement; and
(C) parental involvement in planning for the future and well-being of their children.
(b) Dissemination to States
Not later than 1 year after the development of best practices described in subsection (a), the Attorney General shall disseminate to States and other relevant entities such best practices.
(c) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that States and other relevant entities should use the best practices developed and disseminated in accordance with this section to evaluate and improve the communication and coordination between State corrections departments and child protection agencies to ensure the safety and support of children of incarcerated parents (including those in foster care and kinship care), and the support of parent-child relationships between incarcerated (and formerly incarcerated) parents and their children, as appropriate to the health and well-being of the children.
(Pub. L. 110–199, title II, § 243, Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 691.)
42 U.S.C. § 17554 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17554. Study of effectiveness of depot naltrexone for heroin addiction
(a) Grant program authorized
From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Attorney General, through the National Institute of Justice, and in consultation with the National Institute on Drug Abuse, may make grants to public and private research entities (including consortia, single private research entities, and individual institutions of higher education) to evaluate the effectiveness of depot naltrexone for the treatment of heroin addiction.
(b) Evaluation program
An entity described in subsection (a) desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application that—
(1) contains such information as the Attorney General specifies, including information that demonstrates that—
(A) the applicant conducts research at a private or public institution of higher education, as that term is defined in section 1001 of title 20;
(B) the applicant has a plan to work with parole officers or probation officers for offenders who are under court supervision; and
(C) the evaluation described in subsection (a) will measure the effectiveness of such treatments using randomized trials; and
(2) is in such form and manner and at such time as the Attorney General specifies.
(c) Reports
An entity that receives a grant under subsection (a) during a fiscal year shall, not later than the last day of the following fiscal year, submit to the Attorney General a report that describes and assesses the uses of that grant.
(Pub. L. 110–199, title II, § 244, Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 692.)
42 U.S.C. § 17555 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17555. Authorization of appropriations for research
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Attorney General to carry out sections 17551, 17552, 17553, and 17554 of this title, $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2009 and 2010.
(Pub. L. 110–199, title II, § 245, Apr. 9, 2008, 122 Stat. 692.)
42 U.S.C. § 17601 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17601. Definitions
In this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) Child exploitation
The term “child exploitation” means any conduct, attempted conduct, or conspiracy to engage in conduct involving a minor that violates section 1591, chapter 109A, chapter 110, and chapter 117 of title 18 or any sexual activity involving a minor for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense.
(2) Child obscenity
The term “child obscenity” means any visual depiction proscribed by section 1466A of title 18.
(3) Minor
The term “minor” means any person under the age of 18 years.
(4) Sexually explicit conduct
The term “sexually explicit conduct” has the meaning given such term in section 2256 of title 18.
(Pub. L. 110–401, § 2, Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4229.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 110–401, Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4229, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables.
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 110–401, § 1(a), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4229, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter and sections 2258A to 2258E of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, amending sections 2251, 2252A, 2256, 2260, and 2702 of Title 18, repealing section 13032 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 2251 of Title 18] may be cited as the ‘Providing Resources, Officers, and Technology To Eradicate Cyber Threats to Our Children Act of 2008’ or the ‘PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008’.”
42 U.S.C. § 17613 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17613. Purpose of ICAC task forces
The ICAC Task Force Program, and each State or local ICAC task force that is part of the national program of task forces, shall be dedicated toward—
(1) increasing the investigative capabilities of State and local law enforcement officers in the detection, investigation, and apprehension of Internet crimes against children offenses or offenders, including technology-facilitated child exploitation offenses;
(2) conducting proactive and reactive Internet crimes against children investigations;
(3) providing training and technical assistance to ICAC task forces and other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in the areas of investigations, forensics, prosecution, community outreach, and capacity-building, using recognized experts to assist in the development and delivery of training programs;
(4) increasing the number of Internet crimes against children offenses being investigated and prosecuted in both Federal and State courts;
(5) creating a multiagency task force response to Internet crimes against children offenses within each State;
(6) participating in the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Childhood initiative, the purpose of which is to combat technology-facilitated sexual exploitation crimes against children;
(7) enhancing nationwide responses to Internet crimes against children offenses, including assisting other ICAC task forces, as well as other Federal, State, and local agencies with Internet crimes against children investigations and prosecutions;
(8) developing and delivering Internet crimes against children public awareness and prevention programs; and
(9) participating in such other activities, both proactive and reactive, that will enhance investigations and prosecutions of Internet crimes against children.
(Pub. L. 110–401, title I, § 103, Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4234.)
42 U.S.C. § 17614 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17614. Duties and functions of task forces
Each State or local ICAC task force that is part of the national program of task forces shall—
(1) consist of State and local investigators, prosecutors, forensic specialists, and education specialists who are dedicated to addressing the goals of such task force;
(2) work consistently toward achieving the purposes described in section 17613 of this title;
(3) engage in proactive investigations, forensic examinations, and effective prosecutions of Internet crimes against children;
(4) provide forensic, preventive, and investigative assistance to parents, educators, prosecutors, law enforcement, and others concerned with Internet crimes against children;
(5) develop multijurisdictional, multiagency responses and partnerships to Internet crimes against children offenses through ongoing informational, administrative, and technological support to other State and local law enforcement agencies, as a means for such agencies to acquire the necessary knowledge, personnel, and specialized equipment to investigate and prosecute such offenses;
(6) participate in nationally coordinated investigations in any case in which the Attorney General determines such participation to be necessary, as permitted by the available resources of such task force;
(7) establish or adopt investigative and prosecution standards, consistent with established norms, to which such task force shall comply;
(8) investigate, and seek prosecution on, tips related to Internet crimes against children, including tips from Operation Fairplay, the National Internet Crimes Against Children Data System established in section 17615 of this title, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s CyberTipline, ICAC task forces, and other Federal, State, and local agencies, with priority being given to investigative leads that indicate the possibility of identifying or rescuing child victims, including investigative leads that indicate a likelihood of seriousness of offense or dangerousness to the community;
(9) develop procedures for handling seized evidence;
(10) maintain—
(A) such reports and records as are required under this subchapter; and
(B) such other reports and records as determined by the Attorney General; and
(11) seek to comply with national standards regarding the investigation and prosecution of Internet crimes against children, as set forth by the Attorney General, to the extent such standards are consistent with the law of the State where the task force is located.
(Pub. L. 110–401, title I, § 104, Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4235.)
42 U.S.C. § 17617 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17617. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter—
(1) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(2) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2010;
(3) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2011;
(4) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2012;
(5) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2013 1
(6) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2014;
(7) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2015;
(8) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2016;
(9) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2017; and
(10) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2018.
(b) Availability
Funds appropriated under subsection (a) shall remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 110–401, title I, § 107, Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4241; Pub. L. 112–206, § 7, Dec. 7, 2012, 126 Stat. 1493.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2012—Subsec. (a)(6) to (10). Pub. L. 112–206 added pars. (6) to (10).
42 U.S.C. § 17631 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17631. Additional regional computer forensic labs
(a) Additional resources
The Attorney General shall establish additional computer forensic capacity to address the current backlog for computer forensics, including for child exploitation investigations. The Attorney General may utilize funds under this subchapter to increase capacity at existing regional forensic laboratories or to add laboratories under the Regional Computer Forensic Laboratories Program operated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(b) Purpose of new resources
The additional forensic capacity established by resources provided under this section shall be dedicated to assist Federal agencies, State and local Internet Crimes Against Children task forces, and other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in preventing, investigating, and prosecuting Internet crimes against children.
(c) New computer forensic labs
If the Attorney General determines that new regional computer forensic laboratories are required under subsection (a) to best address existing backlogs, such new laboratories shall be established pursuant to subsection (d).
(d) Location of new labs
The location of any new regional computer forensic laboratories under this section shall be determined by the Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory National Steering Committee, and other relevant stakeholders.
(e) Report
Not later than 1 year after October 13, 2008, and every year thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the Congress on how the funds appropriated under this section were utilized.
(f) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years 2009 through 2013, $2,000,000 to carry out the provisions of this section.
(Pub. L. 110–401, title II, § 201, Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4241.)
42 U.S.C. § 17701, 17702 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 17701, 17702. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section 17701, Pub. L. 110–422, § 2, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4781, which related to congressional findings on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, was transferred and is set out as a note under section 20102 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs.
Section 17702, Pub. L. 110–422, § 3, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4782, which related to definitions, was transferred and is set out as a note under section 10101 of Title 51.
42 U.S.C. § 17711 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17711. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–314, § 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3444
text: Section, Pub. L. 110–422, title II, § 201, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4784, related to goal for NASA’s Earth Science program. See section 60501 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs.
42 U.S.C. § 17712, 17713 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 17712, 17713. Repealed or Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 17712, Pub. L. 110–422, title II, § 204, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4785, which related to transitioning experimental research into operational services, was repealed in part and omitted in part. Subsecs. (b), (c), and (d) were repealed and reenacted as subsecs. (a), (b), and (c), respectively, of section 60502 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs, by Pub. L. 111–314, §§ 3, 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3328, 3444, which Act enacted Title 51. Subsec. (a), which provided sense of Congress regarding such transitioning, was omitted from the Code following the enactment of Title 51.
Section 17713, Pub. L. 110–422, title II, § 206, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4785, which related to reauthorization of Glory Mission examining effect of aerosols and solar energy on climate, was repealed in part and omitted in part. Subsec. (a) was repealed and reenacted as section 60503 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs, by Pub. L. 111–314, §§ 3, 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3328, 3444, which Act enacted Title 51. Subsec. (b), which required baseline report no later than 90 days after Oct. 15, 2008, was omitted from the Code following the enactment of Title 51.
42 U.S.C. § 17714 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 17714. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–314, § 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3444
text: Section, Pub. L. 110–422, title II, § 208, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4786, related to cooperative activities with NOAA to study tornadoes and other severe storms. See section 60504 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs.
42 U.S.C. § 17721, 17722 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 17721, 17722. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–314, § 6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3444
text: Section 17721, Pub. L. 110–422, title III, § 302, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4786, related to environmentally friendly aircraft research and development initiative. See section 40702 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs.
text: Section 17722, Pub. L. 110–422, title III, § 303, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4787, related to research alignment in fundamental aeronautics research program. See section 40703 of Title 51.