 Criminal Justice Program
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Program Description:
- NCTCOG's Criminal Justice Program assists local
governments and non-profit entities with the development of programs and projects designed
to address particular crime related community problems.
- The program also coordinates the grant application review
and priority setting process required by the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's
Office (CJD), which provides funding for the program.
- Additionally, applicants for CJD grant funds receive
assistance with the development of Community Plans, designed to allow local governments
the freedom to examine their own problems and develop their own solutions with CJD funding
assistance.
Enabling Legislation:
- The Criminal Justice Planning Fund (Fund 421), composed of
court costs on criminal convictions in the state, was established by Articles 102.051 -
102.056 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Section 772.006, Government Code,
designates CJD as the administering agency for the fund.
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Oversight Responsibilities:
- For all of the programs discussed, CJD develops guidelines
and rules, monitors grant program operations and fiscal compliance, and administers the
grants awarded by the Governor.
- At the regional level, NCTCOG's Criminal Justice Policy
Development Committee provides overall policy guidance to the Criminal Justice Program.
The Committee is also responsible for reviewing and setting priorities for all criminal
justice funding requests. The Committee is composed of local professionals in the criminal
justice, juvenile justice, social services, and substance abuse fields, elected officials,
and interested citizens. Committee members are appointed by NCTCOG's Executive Board, with
approximately 1/3 of the members appointed each year.
Funding Sources:
1. Criminal Justice Planning (421) Fund.
The source of the 421 fund is a biennial appropriation by the Texas legislature from court
costs and fees collected by the State. Funds may be utilized for a wide range of projects
designed to reduce crime and improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems.
2. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Fund.
The JJDP Act (Section 5601 et. seq. of title 42, U.S. Code) provides to Texas an annual
formula grant through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Eligible
programs must address one or more of the "need statements" included in the
"Governor's Criminal Justice Plan for Texas."
3. Title V Delinquency Prevention Fund.
Texas receives an annual formula grant to implement the Title V program through the JJDP
Act. Funds are available to implement comprehensive community plans, designed to reduce
risk factors that contribute to delinquent behavior.
4. Victims of Crime Act (VOCA).
The VOCA crime victim assistance program (Victims of Crime Act of 1984, as amended, 421
USC 10601 et. seq.), provides funds that operate projects with the primary mission of
providing services directly to victims of crime.
5. Violence against Women Act (VAWA).
The VAWA program (Sections 2001 through 2006 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets
Act of 1968, as amended by Title IV of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act
of 1994) provides funds to operate projects with the primary purpose of reducing and
preventing violence against women.
6. Texas Narcotics Control Program (TNCP).
The anti-drug abuse act of 1988 (Public Law 100-690, title VI, subtitle C) authorizes the
U.S. Department of Justice to allocate funds to Texas for enforcement of state and local
controlled substances laws, with an emphasis on violent, drug, and other serious
offenders. The Governor's Drug Policy Advisory Board establishes program priorities.
7. Crime Stoppers Assistance Fund (CSAF).
Article 102.013, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, established the Crime Stoppers
Assistance Fund to provide funds for certified Crime Stoppers programs in Texas.
8. Safe and Drug-Free Schools & Communities Funds.
The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (Public Law 103-382, title IV),
establishes the program and provides an annual formula grant to Texas through the U.S.
Department of Education. Funds are awarded to address the common goals of drugs and
weapons - free neighborhoods, individual responsibility, respect for others' rights, and
promotion of school attendance, discipline and learning.
For additional information, you
can e-mail:
Criminal Justice Program Manager
or call at 817-695-9174
Criminal Justice Specialist
or call at 817-608-2364
Criminal Justice Specialist
or call at 817-695-9173 (Also, if you
have a question or comment about the web site)
Criminal Justice Specialist
or call at 817-608-2383
Senior Criminal Justice Planner
or call at 817-608-2382
Senior Criminal Justice Planner
or call at 817-608-2384
FAX
817-695-9145 (new number)
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