Our Mission
The Criminal Justice Department operates the Criminal Justice Planning Program through a Interagency Cooperation Agreement with the Public Safety Office within the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
This program assists the Governor’s Office and local grantees with the application process for Criminal Justice Grants under 5 different criminal justice funding sources. Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (JJDP), Truancy Prevention (TP) and Justice Assistance Grants (JAG). Under this project, we receive, review, and process grant applications, through the use of a Criminal Justice Advisory Committee.
Applicants for grant funds must submit to WCTCOG’s Criminal Justice Planner documentation that demonstrates participation in a local community planning process or describes how the application addresses a criminal justice need as identified in the plan.
Grant Application Process
West Central Texas Council of Governments-Criminal Justice Grant Application Process:
- Contact the Criminal Justice Planner
- Obtain Information About Community Planning
- Attend a CJD Grant Application Workshop
- Complete the Grant Application
- Submit the Grant Application to CJD by the Deadline
2025-2028 Criminal Justice Community Plans
Criminal Justice Community Plans are used to identify regional priorities, goals, and objectives related to Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Truancy Prevention, Criminal Justice, Victim Services, and Mental Health/Substance Abuse issues throughout all 19 counties within the WCTCOG region. These plans are updated at least every five years and are consolidated into a comprehensive Regional Strategic Plan.