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BJA FY 20 Implementing the PREA Standards, Protecting Inmates, and Safeguarding Communities
The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) directs DOJ to provide grants to jurisdictions and agencies nationwide to "protect inmates (particularly from prison rape) and to safeguard the communities to which inmates return." 34 USC 30305(a).
Federal funds awarded to grantees may be used
to protect inmates by "undertaking efforts to more effectively prevent prison rape; investigating incidents of prison rape; or prosecuting incidents of prison rape." 34 USC 30305 (b)(1).
Federal funds awarded to grantees may be used
to protect inmates by "undertaking efforts to more effectively prevent prison rape; investigating incidents of prison rape; or prosecuting incidents of prison rape." 34 USC 30305 (b)(1).
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Protecting Inmates and Safeguarding Communities Discretionary Grant Program
Department of JusticeWho's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://www.grants.gov
Additional Information of Eligibility:
The following entities are eligible to apply: • states • units of local government, and • federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior).
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://bja.ojp.gov/PREA20
Contact:
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Date Posted:
2020-02-14
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Archive Date:
2020-05-15
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