Bja (Noun)
Meaning
The bureau in the Department of Justice that assists local criminal justice systems to reduce or prevent crime and violence and drug abuse.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance provides federal funding to local law enforcement agencies to support crime prevention initiatives.
- BJA grants are used to help state and local governments improve their justice systems.
- To receive BJA funding, applicants must submit a comprehensive proposal outlining their crime reduction strategies.
- BJA has been instrumental in providing training and technical assistance to local law enforcement agencies across the country.
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance works closely with state and local partners to develop and implement effective crime prevention programs.