Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention

Description

The OJJDP FY 09 VOCA Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Professionals program will provide funding for the development and implementation of a model technical assistance and training program for child abuse professionals and to improve the judicial system’s handling of child abuse and neglect cases. The purpose of this program is to improve the coordinated multidisciplinary investigation and response to child abuse. This program is authorized under the Victims of Child Abuse (VOCA) Act 42 U.S.C. Section 13023, et seq., as amended.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Contact

Lou Ann Holland <br/>Program Manager <br/>Child Protection Division <br/>202-305-2742
Lou.Ann.Holland@usdoj.gov