Children's Justice Act
Forecasted
The Children's Justice Act from the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services funds projects improving the science and practice of investigating and prosecuting child abuse and neglect cases in Nevada.
Funder: Nevada Division of Child and Family Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 total for the program; awards may support one or multiple projects for a one-year period.
Summary: Supports projects that improve Nevada's response to child abuse and neglect cases, emphasizing training, multidisciplinary teams, and innovative approaches to reduce trauma for child victims.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), aims to enhance the investigation, prosecution, and judicial handling of child abuse and neglect cases in Nevada, with a particular focus on minimizing additional trauma for child victims. Funding priorities include specialty and advanced training for child protection workers, implementation of coordinated response protocols for commercially sexually exploited children, support for multidisciplinary teams and Children's Advocacy Centers, and the adoption of new technologies. Projects must focus on the intake, assessment, and investigative phases of child welfare, and encourage regional collaboration and resource development.
