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Violence

Youth Violence

Access federal and federally funded resources related to the prevalence and prevention of and responses to violence among youth.

Domestic Violence

The Domestic Violence Special Feature provides access to federal and federally-funded publications and online resources related to family violence and the prevention of such violence.

Campus Safety

The Campus Safety Special Feature provides access to OJP and other federal and federally-funded publications and online resources related to crime, crime prevention, and substance use on university and college campuses.

Children Exposed to Violence

A study of a national sample of American children found that over the past year 60 percent were exposed to violence, crime, or abuse in their homes, schools, and communities. Almost 40 percent of American children were direct victims of 2 or more violent acts, and 1 in 10 were victims of violence 5 or more times. Children are more likely to be exposed to...

Law Enforcement Resources

OJP, along with DOJ partners, are committed to supporting and protecting America's law enforcement. Featured resources include officer safety & wellness, DOJ resources, VALOR, tribal law enforcement, and helping law enforcement combat opioids.