FEATURED STORY
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.
Partners in Safety
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.
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.
Protecting the youngest victims of substance use
A recent study found that more than 40% of Americans know someone who died from an overdose.
Reaching rural: Addressing opioid crisis in rural communities
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
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.
Employing mental health clinicians to improve police outcomes
Law enforcement officers today are responding to calls where many residents are experiencing mental or behavioral health emergencies.
Inside Perspectives
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.
May 29, 2024
Supporting communities as coproducers of safety and justice: A mission to meet the moment
Every few years, it’s wise for organizations to step back and reflect on their mission, goals and strategic plan. The Office of Justice Programs is no different. We began that review in 2021 and saw an opportunity to build on our core approach to community safety.
May 23, 2024
Taking action to reduce deaths in custody
Offering better protections and opportunities for people who come into contact with our criminal legal system is critical in preventing and reducing deaths in custody.
From the Vault
Impacts of the Second Chance Act
Celebrating 15 years of Second Chance Act programs.