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Civil Rights Requirements for Grantees

Civil Rights Training for DCJ Grantees

Civil Rights Training for Grantee's receiving federal funds issued by the Division of Criminal Justice. Both links must be reviewed to satisfy the training requirements.

Training for Grantees Overview

DCJ gratefully acknowledges the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice, for allowing us to reproduce, in part or in whole, the Training for Grantees Overview video. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this video are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Office for Civil Rights — Training for Grantees

DCJ gratefully acknowledges the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice, for allowing us to reproduce, in part or in whole, the following videos. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this video are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

DCJ Policy for Responding to Discrimination Complaints

Grantee's receiving federal funds issued by the Division of Criminal Justice must have procedures in place for responding to discrimination complaints that clients, program participants, employees, or consumers file directly with the grantee. DCJ will monitor grantees for compliance with the civil rights requirements during its regular monitoring process.

DCJ Civil Rights Certification of Compliance (DCJ Form 30) -  Required for federally funded DCJ Grantees

Grantee's receiving federal funds issued by the Division of Criminal Justice must complete and return the Civil Rights Certification of Compliance at the time of Award. Funds will not be disbursed until the Civil Rights Certification is complete.

Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

Those agencies receiving assistance from the federal government (via DCJ) must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to the programs, services, and information those entities provide.

Civil Rights Laws, Policies, and Provisions

Obtain additional information on Civil Rights Laws, Policies, and Provisions.