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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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February 16, 2021 | From City of New Orleans

City Awarded Additional $1.165M by MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge to Rethink Local Justice System

The City of New Orleans has received a $1.165 million grant by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to continue building on efforts, in collaboration with local leaders and the community, to rethink the local criminal justice system, safely reduce the City’s jail population, and eliminate racial inequities.

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