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Since 1984, the Office of Justice Programs has provided federal leadership in developing the nation's capacity to prevent and control crime, improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems, increase knowledge about crime and related issues, and assist crime victims.   More from the AAG

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Office of the Assistant Attorney General (OAAG) is responsible for the overall management and oversight of OJP. The AAG sets policy and ensures that OJP policies and programs reflect the priorities of the President, the Attorney General, and the Congress.

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) provides leadership and assistance in support of local criminal justice strategies to achieve safe communities.

Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is the official statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Community Capacity Development Office (CCDO) brings into focus one of OJP's core missions: to work with local communities to analyze public safety and criminal justice problems, develop solutions, and foster local level leadership to implement and sustain these solutions.

National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is dedicated to the mission of advancing scientific research, development and evaluation to enhance the administration of justice and public safety.

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization.

Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is committed to enhancing the nation's capacity to assist crime victims and to providing leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for all crime victims.

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What's New

Lessons Learned from 9/11: DNA Identification in Mass Fatality Incidents.
DOJ issues a report that provides guidance for the use of DNA identification in mass disasters so that all victims can be accounted for and identified.

DOJ launches the Project Safe Childhood web site.
In his one-year anniversary speech, Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales stressed the Department's commitment to protecting America's children from online sexual exploitation crimes by announcing Project Safe Childhood. This nationwide initiative, involving efforts by federal, state, and local law enforcement officials, formally began on May 17, 2006. The new Project Safe Childhood web site provides information to our community partners that will help protect our children from online exploitation and abuse.

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