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Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
Created in 1984 by the Justice Assistance Act, provides Federal leadership in developing the Nation's capacity to prevent and control crime, administer justice, and assist crime victims. OJP is comprised of many bureaus and offices, including the following who support NCJRS. |
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Community Capacity Development Office (CCDO)
CCDO focuses on working with local communities to develop solutions that deter crime, promote economic growth, and enhance quality of life. |
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Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
Provides funding, training, technical assistance, and information to States and communities in support of innovative programs to improve and strengthen the Nation's criminal justice system. |
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Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)
The statistical arm responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to criminal victimization and the administration of justice. |
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National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
The research, evaluation, and development bureau whose mission is to develop knowledge that can help prevent and reduce crime and improve the criminal justice system. |
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Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
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 victims of crime. |
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Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency; improve the effectiveness and fairness of the juvenile justice system; and address the needs of missing, exploited, and victimized children. |
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Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) Office
Assures that convicted sex offenders are prohibited from preying on citizens through a system of appropriate restrictions, regulations and internment. |
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Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
Implements the 1994 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and leads the national effort to stop domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking of women. |
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National Institute of Corrections (NIC)
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, which provides training, technical assistance, information services, and policy/program development assistance to federal, state, and local corrections agencies. |
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Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
Since 1994, uses funding opportunities and innovative problem-solving programs to help the Nation's law enforcement agencies implement a locally defined vision of community policing. |
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Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
Establishes policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program, the goals of which are to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking; drug-related crime and violence; and drug-related health consequences. |
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