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A group of eleven people standing in a room with a wooden podium and a large emblem on the wall behind them that reads 'Justice and Enforcement Center.' The group is positioned in front of three flags: one green, one American, and one blue. The room has a formal setting with a wooden door and a television screen on the left side.

October 4, 2024

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.

June 7, 2024

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.

May 29, 2024

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.

Children stand with interlocking arms on shoulders facing away

April 30, 2024

Protecting the youngest victims of substance use

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

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April 30, 2024

Reaching rural: Addressing opioid crisis in rural communities

Innovative approach aimed at reducing recidivism and increasing overall public safety while being responsive to the needs of local communities.

Attorney General Miyares, Robin Gauthier, Executive Director of Samaritan House, presenting at a Press Conference for 100% BATT (Businesses Alliance Against Trafficking)

April 1, 2024

United Against Labor Trafficking

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.

February 6, 2024

Employing Mental Health Clinicians to Improve Police Outcomes

“Police have been tasked with too much historically. They've really been tasked with responding to behavioral health issues because we didn't have a better option.

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