Learn how science is being used to improve the effectiveness of our nation’s response to sexual assault.
Justice Department supports Tribes and Alaska Natives through Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation.
Bureau of Justice Assistance and New York DA office partnership helps communities across the country test unsubmitted sexual assault kits.
09/16/15 Justice department awards over $97 million to improve public safety and victim services for American Indians and Alaska Natives
The Department of Justice today announced 206 awards, totaling more than $97 million, to American Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, tribal consortia and tribal designees.
09/16/15 Approximately 6 in 10 children witnessed or experienced violence, crime or abuse in 2011
Nearly 58 percent (57.7 percent) of children and adolescents were exposed to some type of violence at least once and more than 41 percent (41.2 percent) were victims of some type of assault in the past year—with approximately 1 in 10 physically injured as a result, according to a study released today by the Office of Justice Programs’ Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
09/08/15 OJJDP releases research on youth’s mental health needs and long-term outcomes after detention
Today the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) released four research bulletins based on findings from the Northwestern Juvenile Project, which investigates the mental health needs and long-term outcomes of juvenile detainees.
09/03/15 BJS releases criminal appeals in state courts
The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released Criminal Appeals in State Courts, which describes the characteristics of criminal appeals resolved in state appellate courts in 2010.
08/27/15 Violent crime rate remained unchanged while property crime rate declined in 2014
The violent crime rate did not change significantly in 2014 compared to 2013, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today.
08/05/15 Study finds severe punishment does not reduce offending among high-risk adolescents
Severe punishment—such as correctional placement or a longer stay in correctional placement—does not meaningfully reduce offending or arrests among high-risk adolescents, according to a study released today by the Office of Justice Programs’ Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
08/04/15 Deaths in local jails and state prisons increased for the third consecutive year
For the third consecutive year the number of inmates who died in state prisons and local jails increased, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today.
07/16/15 Justice department welcomes new science advisory board sub-committee chairs
The Department of Justice’s Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today spoke with new subcommittee chairs of the agency’s Science Advisory Board to congratulate them on their leadership integrating science into the organization’s everyday decision making.
07/14/15 BJS releases tribal crime data collection activities, 2015
The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released Tribal Crime Data Collection Activities, 2015, which describes BJS’s activities to collect and improve data on crime and justice in Indian country, as required by the Tribal Law and Order Act, 2010.
07/07/15 An estimated 32 percent of local police departments were using body-worn cameras in 2013
An estimated 32 percent of local police departments provided at least some officers with body-worn cameras and 6 percent provided at least some officers with weapon-attached cameras in 2013, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today.
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08/24/2015 Remarks of Karol V. Mason at the 2015 VOCA National Training Conference
08/03/2015 Remarks of Karol V. Mason at the National Criminal Justice Association Advisory Council Meeting
08/03/2015 Remarks of Karol V. Mason at the National Forum on Criminal Justice
07/30/2015 Remarks of Karol V. Mason at the Building Neighborhood Capacity Program Learning Session
04/21/2015 Remarks of Karol V. Mason at the National Crime Victim Service Awards Ceremony
02/27/2015 Remarks of Amy L. Solomon at the First National Summit on Collateral Consequences
11/18/2014 Remarks of Karol V. Mason at the Justice Reinvestment Summit
If the phrases “evidence-based” and “data-driven” seem to pop up a lot when you read Bureau of Justice Assistance solicitations, you’ve clearly been paying attention to a marked shift in emphasis in the design of our funding programs.
For more than 30 years, OJP’s Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has recognized extraordinary individuals and organizations through the National Crime Victims' Service Awards.
Conversations about citizen interactions with police often begin with stories of encounters gone wrong and end in blame and recrimination, so it is refreshing – and heartening – to be part of a discussion that yields a positive take-away.
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), a component of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, is proud to stand with the White House to honor public safety officers.
Student safety is a growing concern across the nation following news reports of sexual assaults on college campuses. In collaboration with the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS), the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has been actively assisting the campus public safety community with the proper handling of reports of sexual assaults on college campuses.
During her testimony before the Senate in January, Loretta Lynch listed her top three priorities should she be confirmed as Attorney General: “to ensure the safety of our citizens, to protect the most vulnerable among us from crime and abuse, and to strengthen the vital relationships between America’s brave law enforcement officers and the communities they are entrusted to serve.”
Results from untested sexual assault kits (SAKs) represent crucial evidence that could be used to solve cases and help prevent recidivism, including the commission of additional crimes, and victimization.
Read how NIJ is studying campus practices and policies for investigating and adjudicating sexual assault cases.
Every day, over 100 Americans die from drug overdoses, outnumbering deaths from gunshot wounds or motor vehicle crashes.
We'd all agree that acting out in school is both disrespectful and disruptive, but should a minor infraction like tardiness or a dress code violation earn a student suspension or expulsion? For some kids, that's exactly what happens, thanks to zero-tolerance disciplinary policies in place in school districts across the country. What's even more troubling, too often these removals from school begin a road to academic failure and even later involvement in the juvenile justice system.
I am pleased to announce the release of a new publication from OJP’s National Institute of Justice, Mending Justice: Sentinel Event Reviews, a report that breaks new ground on ways to strengthen the criminal justice system and avoid costly errors.
OJP delivers unique value to state, local, and tribal justice systems through knowledge sharing, technical assistance, and grants administration. See the OJP Brochure to learn more.
Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013: Report to Congress
National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape
2014 Office of Justice Programs Financial Guide
2011 OJP Annual Report: Driving the Future (PDF, ePUB, .mobi)
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Attorney General Holder hosts the Annual Awards Ceremony
Attorney General Holder Recognizes Office for Victims of Crime Employees
Attorney General Holder Recognizes Office of Justice Programs Employee Theron Pride
2015 OJP Financial Management Training Seminars
All of the Financial Management Training Seminars will be held at the Office of Justice Programs in Washington, DC. Learn more about OJP's 2015 Financial Management Training Seminars by visiting the Financial Management Training Seminars site.
Upcoming Events
To locate information about additional events, or to conduct a search for conferences, trainings, and webinars, visit the Justice Events section of OJP’s National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) site.
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