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• Symposia to educate medical providers about recognizing, reacting to Rx drug abuse problem
  Friday, March 15, 2013
  The Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, in cooperation with Appalachian Regional Commission and Operation UNITE, will present symposia at four locations across Kentucky this spring to educate medical providers about prescription drug abuse and diversion.
• Justice Cabinet accepting applications for Justice Assistance Grants, Law Enforcement Service Fee grants
  Monday, February 04, 2013
  The Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is now accepting applications for the annual Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) and Law Enforcement Service Fee (LSF) grant program solicitations. Applications must be submitted on-line through the Cabinet’s electronic Grants Management System. Respondents should note the application cycle is both opening and closing earlier than in prior years, with submissions due March 15, 2013.
• Justice Cabinet, Kentucky Motorcycle Safety Education Commission announce grant program application
  Friday, January 11, 2013
  A special online application cycle opened today for grants to provide Motorcycle Safety Education Programs through the state. Awards will be administered by the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet under the auspices of the Motorcycle Safety Education Commission.
• Justice Cabinet awards more than $7.9 million in grants
  Thursday, January 10, 2013
  Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary J. Michael Brown today announced that the cabinet awarded more than $7.9 million in grants to crime victim groups in 2012. The money was allocated through the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).