The grant could provide up to $3,500,000.
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 10421 et. Seq, the BJA RSAT for State Prisoners Program seeks to break the cycle of drug use and violence by reducing the demand for, use, and trafficking of illegal drugs, and supports increased access to evidence-based substance use treatment and recovery support services, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT), among incarcerated individuals.
