Julius Dupree

Julius Dupree is currently a Policy Advisor with the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). He is responsible for overseeing and managing projects that provide financial and training and technical assistance (TTA) resources to the criminal justice field. The initiatives within his portfolio provide assistance to states, federally-recognized tribes, and localities to strengthen justice system capacity, protect public safety, and rehabilitate justice-involved individuals. Areas of focus include the Tribal Justice System Infrastructure Program, Tribal Reentry TTA, Tribal Community Supervision TTA, and Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program Tribal TTA, and the Prison Industries Enhancement Certification Program. Prior to working for BJA, Mr. Dupree was a Program Manager with the Office of Justice Programs, Drug Courts Program Office. In 1996, he began working for the Department of Justice as an employee with the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Mr. Dupree received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland at College Park.