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April 15, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

COMMISSIONER STEVENS ISSUES STATEMENT ON WAREHOUSE DISTRICT INCIDENT

New Orleans Office of Criminal Justice Coordination Commissioner Tenisha Stevens today released the following statement on last night’s incident in the Warehouse District.

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March 18, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Hosts Readiness Event to Enhance Public Safety during Special Major Events

 In partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD), the City of New Orleans is hosting a multiday readiness event from Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22. The purpose of this initiative is continuous collaboration, preparedness and improvements for local, state and federal first responders to address tactical, radiological, nuclear and chemical scenarios and to enhance future operations.  

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March 13, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Congratulations Commissioner Stevens

Congratulations to The Office of Criminal Justice Coordination Commissioner, Tenisha Stevens, who will be serving on various Super Bowl LIX committees. 

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March 9, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans and Total Community Action Awarded $474K to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Justice System

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today announced the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Coordination (OCJC) and Total Community Action, Inc. (TCA) are the recipients of a $474K grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to deepen the push to eliminate racial and ethnic inequities in New Orleans’ local criminal legal system. 

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March 5, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Notice of Funding Availability for Programs to Support Survivors of Crime

The City of New Orleans today released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for organizations to develop and expand programs that support and provide direct aid to victims and survivors of violent and non-violent crimes.

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March 1, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

2023 Recap: Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Coordination Newsletter

The Criminal Justice Coordination Newsletter 2023 Recap Newsletter contains a commissioner's letter, updates on grants management, program spotlights, national trends, and more.

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February 21, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Commissioner Stevens Addresses 2nd Extraordinary Session of the Louisiana Legislature

On February 21, 2024, Commissioner Stevens addressed the 2nd Extraordinary Session of the Louisiana Legislature.

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June 29, 2023 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Office of Criminal Justice Coordination Announces Crime Victims Assistance Formula Grant and New Crime Victims and Survivor Services Coordinator

On June 22, 2023, the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE) voted to approve the New Orleans - District 9 applications, totaling $2,403,130, for Crime Victims Assistance Formula Grants (VOCA). The Crime Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program provides funding to local community-based organizations and public agencies that provide services directly to victims. Priority is given to programs providing assistance to victims of sexual assault, spousal abuse, child abuse and underserved victims of violent crimes. Direct assistance to crime victims includes crisis counseling, telephone and onsite information and referrals, criminal justice support, as well as advocacy, shelter, therapy and additional assistance.  

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July 13, 2022 | From City of New Orleans

CANTRELL ADMINISTRATION ISSUES STATEMENTS ON NOLA COALITION’S EFFORTS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY

Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration today issued statements regarding the NOLA Coalition’s recent commitment to improve public safety in the city. Commissioner Tenisha Stevens of the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Coordination and Emily Wolff, director of the Office of Youth and Families, spoke in support of the NOLA Coalition’s efforts to supplement existing City programs through financial assistance.

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May 18, 2021 | From City of New Orleans

City Announces Expansion of AmeriCorps VISTA Program, Seeking Applicants

The City of New Orleans (CNO) today announced open recruitment for 14 new CNO AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) positions across nine City departments, bringing the program total to 24 VISTAs across 18 City departments. 

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