Earmark - To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws

Agency:		Department of Justice
Bureau:		Office of Justice Programs
Account:		State and local law enforcement assistance (15-0404)
Certifying Official:		Deputy Director, OBMS
Contact Information:		http://WWW.USDOJ.GOV 202-514-2007

To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws - Tools for Tolerance Program.

1 recipient will receive $493,000. This is a continuing earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: 189

Description: This award funds the Simon Wiesenthal Center's initiative to further enhance criminal justice professionals' capacity to proactively prevent the spread of hate crimes in their communities, and to vigilantly identify and address potential terrorist threats. Program goals focus on helping criminal justice professionals to understand the unique qualities of hate and terrorist crimes and why they require different strategic responses. Additionally, three 4-day National Institutes Against Hate Crimes and Terrorism will be conducted.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Simon Wiesenthal Center Inc (151580305)	$493		Non-Profit	1399 S. Roxbury Drive Los Angeles, CA

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: Pub. L. No. 108-447

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $500,000 for the Tools for Tolerance Program;

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007