The stimulus bill signed by President Obama on February 17 includes funding for criminal justice programs that will benefit Virginia.

 

            While the specific amounts, timetables and other requirements that may be associated with the funds have not yet been determined, we do know that the stimulus legislation provides funds for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), Violence Against Women Act grants, Internet crimes against children programs, the Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS) hiring program, crime victim assistance, and rural law enforcement programs.

 

            We will post additional information as it becomes available, so check our website periodically for updates.