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How to Identify Victims
Investigate tips. Victims you identify and assist may help in the prosecution and conviction of their traffickers.
 
The questions below may help you identify a human trafficking victim:
 
    • What type of work do you do?
    • Are you being paid?
    • Can you leave your job if you want to?
    • Can you come and go as you please?
    • Have you or your family been threatened?
    • What are your working and living conditions like?
    • Where do you sleep and eat?
    • Do you have to ask permission to eat/sleep/go to the bathroom?
    • Are there locks on the doors/windows so you cannot get out?
    • Do you have possession of your identifying documents? If not, who does?
If you are not in a position to question a potential victim of human trafficking, look for the following clues:
 
    • Evidence of being controlled
    • Evidence of inability to move or leave job
    • Bruises or other signs of physical abuse
    • Fear or depression
    • Not speaking on own behalf or non-English speaking dominated by English speaking individual(s).
    • No passport or other forms of identification or documentation
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DCJ GRANTS

Federal Grants
Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
Agency: 
Criminal Justice
Contact: 
Program Development/Grants Section
609-292-5939
JAG funding is authorized through the federal Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and is made available to the states to fund innovative programs to address drug and violent crime issues. Funding is utilized to support a number of state, county, and local law enfo cement related programs that are designed to improve New Jersey’s criminal justice system
The Division of Criminal Justice develops a statewide criminal justice strategy for the use of the funds awarded under JAG. Disbursement of funds is based on the needs assessment conducted each fall by the Section. The needs assessment is completed utilizing input received from a wide variety of law enforcement agencies.
BJA also provides funds directly to local law enforcement agencies under JAG.
New Jersey Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program
Funding Source: 
Federal Victims of Crime Acts (VOCA) Formula Grant
Agency: 
Division of Criminal Justice
Contact:
Program Development/Grants Section
609-292-5939
The federal Office for Victims of Crime provides the State Office of Victim Witness Advocacy (SOVWA) formula allocations under the VOCA Victim Assistance grant program. These funds are used by the SOVWA to provide direct services to crime victims. The Victims of Crime Act enumerates the kinds of services that are eligible for funding under this grant program. Funds from this program are awarded to the county offices of Victim Witness Advocacy in each of the 21 county Prosecutors’ offices. Additionally, the SOVWA also provides direct funding to victim services agencies through the competitive Notice of Availability of Funds (NOAF) process.
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners (RSAT)
Agency: 
Criminal Justice
Contact: 
Program Development/Grants Section
609-292-5939
In FY 1996, Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, initiated the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program. The monies are used to fund residential substance abuse treatment programs within state and local correctional facilities in which prisoners are incarcerated for a period of time sufficient to permit six to twelve months of treatment.
Funds under this program have been awarded to the Department of Corrections and the Juvenile Justice Commission to operate adult and juvenile treatment programs. Funding is also allocated for local correctional facilities that meet the criteria defined by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Federal Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program (BVP)
Agency: 
Criminal Justice
Contact: 
Program Development/Grants Section
609-292-5939
The purpose of this Program is to save the lives of law enforcement officers by helping States, units of local government and tribal governments equip their officers with bulletproof vests.

Funding is provided by the Department of Justice directly to local agencies. The Program Development and Grants Unit oversees the funding provided by the Bureau of Justice Assistance for State level agencies that submit an application. Federal funds may be used to pay up to 50 percent of the costs of the purchased bulletproof vests.

STOP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Funding Source:
Department of Justice
Agency: 
Criminal Justice
Contact: 
Program Development/Grants Section
609-292-5939
The STOP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant Program provides the State Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy (SOVWA) a formula grant allocation under the Violence Against Women Act, authorized for funding in the 1994 Crime Bill. Federal rules allow 10% of the total VAWA award to be used to administer the grant program. The balance of the funding must be allocated as follows: 25% to law enforcement, 25% to prosecution, 30% to victims services, 15% discretionary and 5% to courts. Pursuant to new federal regulations, in 2003 the Division of Criminal Justice and SOVWA formed a statewide VAWA Advisory Committee to develop a Three-Year Implementation Plan, approved by the Office of Violence Against Women, to ensure continuation of services, opportunities for program expansions and introduction of new programs.
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
Agency: 
Criminal Justice
Contact: 
Program Development/Grants Section
609-292-5939
While the federal government provides direct awards to all cities receiving grants over $10,000, some additional funding is provided to the Department of Law and Public Safety. Funding can be used for hiring, training, and employing law enforcement officers and necessary support personnel; overtime; enhancing security measures in and around schools; establishing drug courts; enhancing adjudication of cases involving violent offenders, including juvenile offenders. Funds can also be used for establishing multi-jurisdictional task forces, particularly in rural areas; establishing crime prevention programs; and defraying the cost of indemnification; insurance for law enforcement officers.
State Grants
Safe and Secure Communities
Funding Source:
State Appropriations
Agency: 
Division of Criminal Justice
Contact: 
Program Development/Grants Section
609-292-5939
 
 
The Safe and Secure Communities Program, enacted into law in 1993, is designed to provide municipalities with funding to add law enforcement personnel vital to effective police operations and other crime related strategies as warranted by the needs of the community. The program allows for the funding of additional officers or funding of law enforcement support personnel which would free-up officers for direct law enforcement activities. Currently, there are approximately 160 municipalities receiving funds for 345 officers and 13 non-police support staff.
Victim Witness Advocacy Funds
Funding Source:
Surcharge on criminal penalties
Agency: 
Division of Criminal Justice
Contact: 
Program Development/Grants Section
609-292-5939
 
 
The State Office of Victim Witness Advocacy receives funding from the Victim of Crimes Compensation Board for distribution to agencies providing direct services to victims. A formula allocation is used to determine the specific amount to be awarded to the agencies. Funds are used to support the State Office of Victim Witness Advocacy in the Division of Criminal Justice and the Victim Witness offices located in the 21 counties. Funds remaining may be granted to eligible municipal or nonprofit agencies.
Body Armor Replacement Fund
Funding Source:
State Appropriation
Agency: 
Division of Criminal Justice
Contact: 
Program Development/Grants Section
609-292-5939
 
 
The Body Armor Replacement Fund is funded through a $1 surcharge to each fine, penalty or forfeiture imposed and collected by a judge under authority of any law for any violation of the provisions of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes. Moneys collected and deposited in the Fund are used in making grants to local and state law enforcement agencies for the purchase of body vests.
State Incentive Program
Funding Source:
State Appropriation
Agency: 
Juvenile Justice Commission
Contact: 
Patricia Walker
609-530-5202
 
The State Incentive Program was created to provide judges with additional dispositional options that will help them craft the most appropriate disposition for each juvenile that is consistent with serving public safety, ensuring offender accountability, and providing to juveniles opportunities for personal growth and skill development through rehabilitative efforts. Its funding will be provided solely for appropriate youth who, if not for the State Incentive Program funding, would be committed to or placed residentially as a condition of probation with the Juvenile Justice Commission. This funding will be distributed on a competitive basis to Counties who have been identified as having a potential pool of youth to be served. Incentives will be offered to Counties and/or providers for participation in this program. Counties will receive funds through grants to their County Youth Services Commissions.
Community Justice Program
Funding Source:
State Appropriations
Agency: 
Division of Criminal Justice
Contact: 
Program Development/Grants Section
609-292-5939
 
 
On December 11, 1998, at the New Jersey Law Enforcement Summit, it was announced that a new state-funded grant program would be administered by the Division of Criminal Justice. Funding made available under this new grant program will assist county prosecutors and the Division of State Police to strengthen the collaborative partnerships between the law enforcement community and other key community players and to help improve the quality of life in neighborhoods across the state. In light of the fact that each of New Jersey’s counties are diverse and distinct in nature, the design of the Community Justice programs are tailored to meet individual needs.
Grant Terminology

A B C D E F G H  I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Accounting System
presents and classifies costs as required for budgetary and evaluation purposes; provides cost and property control to ensure optimal use of funds; controls funds/resources to assure conformance with general or special conditions
 
 
Affiliation Agreement
between two or more agencies for specified activities to be undertaken by each agency in order to carry out the funded project
 
 
Allowable Activities and Costs
project activities and expenses outlined in the Program Guidelines which can be included in the budget
 
 
Approved Application
application for grant funds approved by the granting agency
 
 
Approved Project Budget
budget approved by the granting agency
 
 
Appropriation
actual level of funding for the program approved in the federal budget
 
 
Authorization
legislation enacted by Congress which provides for a particular program
 
 
Award
grants, cooperative agreements, subgrants, interagency agreements, contracts, or some other type of agreement
 
 
Awarding Agency
the Federal government or the next higher authority, i.e. the State agency administering the formula award or the Federal agency administering the discretionary award
 
 
Budget
estimated cost of the project activities
Cognizant Federal Agency
the Federal agency that generally provides the most Federal financial assistance to the recipient of funds. Cognizance is assigned by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Cognizant agency assignments for the largest cities and counties are published in the Federal Register
 
 
CFDA Number
catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance
 
 
Competitive Grant
is one in which eligible applicants are solicited to submit concept papers. At the conclusion of the solicitation period, all received concept papers are assessed and ranked. The highest ranked applicants are then eligible for an award upon their completion of all necessary administrative requirements. Their award amount may be linked to their ranking.
 
 
Contract
entered into by the agency making the award and the recipient or subrecipient; may be a public agency, nonprofit or profit making agency
 
 
Cooperative Agreement
awards to states, units of local government or private organizations at the discretion of the awarding agency; these agreements are utilized when substantial involvement is anticipated between the awarding agency and the recipient during performance of the contemplated activity
 
Direct Costs
expenses under the grant that can be identified specifically for project activities and are generally staff, consultant expenses, equipment, travel for project staff, and supplies purchased directly for use on a specific project
 
 
Discretionary Grants
made to states, units of local government, or private organizations at the discretion of the awarding agency; most discretionary grants are competitive and usually have limited funds available and a large number of potential recipients
Eligibility Criteria
circumstances which must be met by applicant to apply for grant funds
 
 
Expenditure Period
the time period during which obligations can be paid after the close of the grant period
 
Federal Cognizant Agency
federal agency providing the most federal assistance to the recipient of the funds; federal agency with whom the indirect cost rate is negotiated
 
 
Fiscal Year
year of operation and designated by the calendar year in which it ends
 
Examples: Federal Fiscal Year 2000 is October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2000 — State Fiscal Year is July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000
 
 
Formula Grant
funds provided to specified grantees on the basis of a specific formula prescribed in the legislation or regulation
Grantee
the agency awarded the grant and has the responsibility for the program and fiscal management of the grant; may be referred to as the recipient
 
 
Grant Monitoring
visit to grant recipient to review programmatic and financial records and internal control procedures
 
 
Grant Period
time specified in the Notice of Availability of Funds and/or contract during which costs may be charged against the grant
Indirect Cost
expenses that are not readily identifiable with a particular grant or contract and are generally expenses related to administration and facilities
Match
the recipient share of the project costs; match may be “in-kind” or “cash”; in-kind includes the value of donated services; cash includes actual cash spent by the recipient and must have cost relationship to the federal award that is being matched
 
Non-Competitive
is one in which the eligible applicants are pre identified for an award. Applicants must then complete all necessary administrative requirements to receive their award. The award amount is often specified for each identified applicant.
 
 
Notice of Availability of Funds
notice published in the New Jersey Register notifying the public of the grant program and outlines requirements and filing deadlines (NAF)
 
Obligations
legal liability to pay under a grant, subgrant, and/or contract for services or goods incurred during the grant period
 
 
Obligation Period
the time period during which project expenses can be incurred and is identified as the grant period
 
Pass-Through
states must give a % of the grant they receive to local governments, combination of local units, or other specified groups or organizations
 
 
Prior Approval
written approval by the authorized official as consent prior to a budgetary or programmatic change in the award
 
 
Program Requirements
obligations of the grantee to participate in the grant program
 
 
Project Income
all income, including interest earned on subgrant funds or as a result of programs supported by grant funds; must be reported and be used to support further project activities (if allowed under Program Guidelines)
 
Resolution
required of all local units of government to apply for grant funds and/or incorporate those funds in the local budget
 
Sources of Funds
other funds in the applicant agency’s operating budget which are dedicated to the same purposes as the proposed project
 
 
Special Conditions
qualifications or restrictions made to the subgrant award
 
 
Subgrantee
the individual and/or organization that receives funds from the direct grantee agency for a particular project, delivery of goods and services; may be referred to as subrecipient
 
 
Supplanting
deliberately reducing state or local funds because of the existence of federal funds
 
 
Unallowable Activities and Costs
project activities and expenses outlined in the Program Guidelines which cannot be included in the budget
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