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FEATURED STORY

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Supporting youth and reducing violence in Seattle

Since 2022, the Office of Justice Programs has invested nearly $275 million in community violence intervention strategies and related research and training and technical assistance to disrupt the cycle of trauma and victimization and address gun violence in America.

 

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Mission in action: OJP focuses on community as co-producer of safety and justice

June 7, 2024

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.

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Protecting our protectors: The importance of body armor

May 29, 2024

A bullet can strike a police officer in a blink, so their body armor must be proven to work.

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Protecting the youngest victims of substance use

April 30, 2024

A recent study found that more than 40% of Americans know someone who died from an overdose.

Partners in Safety

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Reaching rural: Addressing opioid crisis in rural communities

April 30, 2024

The Reaching Rural Initiative was designed to provide support to rural communities, which face unique challenges in confronting the substance use crisis.

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United against labor trafficking: Spotlight on organizations leading the charge

April 1, 2024

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.

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Employing mental health clinicians to improve police outcomes

February 6, 2024

Law enforcement officers today are responding to calls where many residents are experiencing mental or behavioral health emergencies.

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Inside Perspectives

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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.

 

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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. 

 

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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.

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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.

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From the Vault

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The history of the 1974 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act

September 6, 2024

Discover how a landmark federal law transformed the juvenile justice system, ensuring better protections and opportunities for youth across the nation.

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NIJ LEADS scholars program promotes evidence-based policing practices

August 1, 2024

Explore how the National Institute of Justice is advancing evidence-based policing by fostering scholarly leadership and innovative research initiatives.

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Impacts of the Second Chance Act

April 30, 2024

Celebrating 15 years of Second Chance Act programs.

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Blog archive years 2014-2024