FEATURED STORY
Inside a federal prison in Milan, Michigan, students are seizing new educational opportunities, transforming their futures and reshaping their community.
Partners in Safety
Mission in action: OJP focuses on community as co-producer of safety and justice
The Office of Justice Programs marked its new mission statement with events and products that highlight OJP’s work to support community-centered public safety strategies.
Protecting our protectors: The importance of body armor
A bullet can strike a police officer in a blink, so their body armor must be proven to work.
Protecting the youngest victims of substance use
A recent study found that more than 40% of Americans know someone who died from an overdose.
Reaching rural: Addressing opioid crisis in rural communities
The Reaching Rural Initiative was designed to provide support to rural communities, which face unique challenges in confronting the substance use crisis.
United against labor trafficking: Spotlight on organizations leading the charge
Addressing child labor exploitation and child trafficking is critical to advancing the health, education and well-being of children and families in the United States.
Employing mental health clinicians to improve police outcomes
Law enforcement officers today are responding to calls where many residents are experiencing mental or behavioral health emergencies.
Inside Perspectives
July 26, 2024
Highlighting three years of OJP achievements
Discover the achievements over the past three years, reshaping community engagement and justice initiatives under Assistant Attorney General Amy L. Solomon.
July 26, 2024
The time is now: Seizing a transformational moment in correctional education
Inside a federal prison in Michigan, students are seizing new educational opportunities, transforming their futures and reshaping their community.
July 25, 2024
Unseen but not unheard: Empowering individuals with invisible disabilities
On National Intern Day, learn how OJP intern Cara Shanahan's experience with invisible disabilities shapes her work at the Office of Civil Rights.
June 26, 2024
Greater than the sum of our parts: Celebrating LGBTQI+ Pride Month
In honor of LGBTQI+ Pride Month, this article highlights the progress and ongoing challenges within the LGBTQI+ community. It examines the Office of Justice Programs' initiatives to promote equality, justice, and public safety for all.
From the Vault
Impacts of the Second Chance Act
Celebrating 15 years of Second Chance Act programs.