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==Sponsor== | ==Sponsor== | ||
The program is sponsored by the **United States Department of Justice (DOJ)**, specifically by the [https://bja.ojp.gov/ Bureau of Justice Assistance].<ref> | The program is sponsored by the **United States Department of Justice (DOJ)**, specifically by the [https://bja.ojp.gov/ Bureau of Justice Assistance].<ref>https://bja.ojp.gov/program/shepard-byrd-hate-crimes-program/overview</ref> | ||
==Creation and Legislation== | ==Creation and Legislation== | ||
The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program was established in 2009 following the passage of the [https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/909 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act].<ref> | The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program was established in 2009 following the passage of the [https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/909 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act].<ref>https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/909/text</ref> | ||
==Funding== | ==Funding== | ||
Funding for the program began in 2010. It has been funded annually through federal appropriations, with specific amounts varying each fiscal year. For instance, in FY 2023, $12,682,462 was awarded for 16 grants. | Funding for the program began in 2010. It has been funded annually through federal appropriations, with specific amounts varying each fiscal year. For instance, in FY 2023, $12,682,462 was awarded for 16 grants. | ||
There is no fixed end date for funding; it depends on congressional appropriations.<ref>https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2023-171642</ref> | |||
==Leadership== | ==Leadership== | ||
The title of the leader of the program is **Policy Advisor**.<ref> | The title of the leader of the program is **Policy Advisor**.<ref>https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/webinar/2022-shepard-byrd-hate-crimes-solicitation-recording</ref> | ||
==Website== | ==Website== | ||
https://bja.ojp.gov/program/matrix-shepard-and-james-byrd-jr-hate-crimes-program/overview | |||
==Social Media Accounts== | ==Social Media Accounts== | ||
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==Wikipedia Article== | ==Wikipedia Article== | ||
The title of the Wikipedia article about this legislation is "wikipedia:Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act". | The title of the Wikipedia article about this legislation is "[[wikipedia:Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act]]". | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Department of | [[Category:Department of Justice]] | ||