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The U.S. Justice Department is cutting $811 million in competitive grants, affecting hundreds of programs aiding crime victims, trauma centers, and law enforcement training. The cuts, managed by the Office of Justice Programs, impact 365 grants, though the exact unspent amount remains unclear. These reductions come as the Trump administration pushes for sweeping federal budget cuts, targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as well as refugee support.
Among the hardest hit are victim service programs. The Office for Victims of Crime saw about $71 million slashed, affecting services like American Sign Language interpretation for domestic violence victims and police training for handling disability-related trafficking cases. Activating Change, a nonprofit aiding disabled victims, lost over $2 million in grants. Despite public backlash, the DOJ declined to restore funding to the group due to its ties to the Vera Institute of Justice, recently targeted in a cost-cutting campaign led by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Outcry over the "reckless" cuts prompted the DOJ to reverse several decisions. Grants for the National Center for Victims of Crime, the National Network to End Domestic Violence, and a pet-friendly shelter program in Connecticut and Maryland were reinstated following public and media attention.
The DOJ also restored funding for the Central Iowa Trauma Recovery Center after pressure from Republican Senator Charles Grassley. However, many research and juvenile justice programs remain defunded. The Bureau of Justice Assistance lost $535 million in funding, while $136 million was cut from juvenile justice initiatives and $59 million from criminal justice research grants.
Critics argue the cuts jeopardize support for vulnerable communities, calling the move a politically driven attack on victim services and marginalized groups. The Justice Department maintains the cuts reflect "administration priorities" while "protecting core services."
