Office of Justice Programs Weekly News Brief

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- DOJ Releases FY 2013 Budget – On February 13, President Obama sent Congress his budget plan for fiscal year 2013.  The plan includes $2 billion for state, local and tribal law enforcement assistance, much of it to be administered by the Office of Justice Programs (OJP).  The budget proposal for OJP reflects continued support for critical programs such as the Byrne Justice Assistance Grants program, as well as emphasis on juvenile justice programs, evidence-based practices, science and research. http://www.justice.gov/jmd/2013factsheets/state-local-tle.pdf.

OJP's AAG Posts Blog about Strong Partnerships With Elected Prosecutors – OJP's Assistant Attorney General Laurie Robinson posted a blog after she received the National District Attorneys Association's (NDAA) Presidential Award on February 6 in Washington, D.C. for her work supporting prosecutors throughout the years.  "The elected prosecutor plays an indispensable leadership role, embodying the will of the community to address its most pressing crime and justice problems.  In an era of diminishing resources and growing public safety responsibilities, that role is more important than ever.   I am proud that the Office of Justice Programs continues to provide these professionals with the tools they need to do their jobs more effectively and efficiently." http://blogs.usdoj.gov/blog/.

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SOURCE Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

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