Partners in Safety Previous Posts

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.

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.

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.

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.