http://media.csosa.gov (See radio programs) Welcome to DC Public Safety–radio and television programs on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system. See http://media.csosa.gov for our radio programs, blog and transcripts. We welcome your comments or suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov or at Twitter at http://twitter.com/lensipesThe program is offered by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, a federal executive branch entity in Washington,
D.C.The show interviews Dr. Gary Dennis of the Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance regarding the Second Chance Act which assists offenders returning from prison. Provisions of the Second Chance Act include:· Demonstration grants-25 million dollars of approximately 18-20 $750,000 allotments which require a 50 percent match by the jurisdiction for a possible three year time period. Grants must be applied for by April 20, 2009. State and local government can apply.
· Mentoring grants-10 million dollars to non-profit agencies for allotments lasting two years. No match is required. Guidelines will be published soon.For additional information, please see www.grants.gov. Contact Gary Dennis at 202-305-9059 or gary.dennis@usdoj.gov.The web site for the Bureau of Justice Assistance is www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjaThe show is hosted by Leonard Sipes. The producer is Timothy Barnes.Series meta terms: crime, criminals, criminal justice, parole, probation, prison, drug treatment, reentry, sex offenders, mental health.
Leonard A. Sipes, Jr
Senior Public Affairs Specialist
Court services and Offender Supervision Agency
(A federal, executive branch agency)
http://media.csosa.gov (radio and television shows for the Internet)
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