FEATURED STORY
A brief history of the Victims of Crime Act
October 11, 2024
Follow the 40-year journey of the Victims of Crime Act and its transformative impact on supporting crime victims across America. Learn how this landmark legislation created the Crime Victims Fund and revolutionized victim services at the federal, state and local levels.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
A Brief History of the Victims of Crime Act
Discover the 40-year journey of the Victims of Crime Act and its transformative impact on supporting crime victims across America. Learn how this landmark legislation created the Crime Victims Fund and revolutionized victim services at the federal, state and local levels.
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.
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.