Hafa Adai! The Bureau of Statistics of Plans is pleased to announce the FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program project solicitation.  JAG funded projects may address crime through the provision of services directly to individuals and or communities and by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of criminal justice systems, processes, and procedures. The Revised October 2023 FY 2019-2022 Strategy for Drug Control, Violent Crime and Criminal Justice Systems Improvement Strategy, developed by the Bureau of Statistics and Plans, in collaboration with Guam’s criminal justice entities and resource agencies, remains effective until such time as the Bureau develops the new FY 2025-2029 Strategy.  Guam’s Revised October 2023 FY 2019–2022 Drug Control, Violent Crime and Criminal Justice Systems Improvement Strategy reflects the use of JAG funds to support criminal justice initiatives on island through the following priority areas: law enforcement, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and rehabilitation, planning, evaluation and technology improvement, and prevention and education.   The Bureau is initiating the request for project proposals to allow the opportunity for interested applicants to submit project proposals consistent with the approved priority areas and the Bureau of Justice Assistance requirements. Proposals may be submitted by any established non-profit organization, faith-based organization, law enforcement, victim services, and substance abuse public

The Bureau of Statistics and Plans (Bureau) has completed the draft of Guam’s FY 2025-2029 Strategy for Drug Control, Violent Crime and Criminal Justice System Improvement. The development of a multi-year strategy is a requirement under the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program statute wherein a statewide strategic plan must be updated at least every 5 years.  The 2025-2029 Multi-Year Strategy is an update to the Revised October 2023 FY 2019-2022 Strategy for Drug Control, Violent Crime and Criminal Justice System Improvement. Guam’s FY 2025-2029 Strategy for Drug Control, Violent Crime and Criminal Justice System Improvement is a continuation of past plans to meet the Byrne JAG Program’s objectives while also balancing significant funding reductions to the grant program. The development of the draft strategy was made possible through the collective efforts from law enforcement and criminal justice stakeholders in providing the critical data, information and resources needed to reflect the current state of the island’s drug problem, violent crime and information technology needs.   The strategy outlines the types of programs to be funded by the JAG award and provides a brief analysis of the need for the programs; and also identifies statewide priorities and planning, anticipated coordination