U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Email Format
Public SafetyDistrict of Columbia, United States501-1000 Employees
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Justice focused on public safety by strengthening criminal and juvenile justice systems. It provides leadership, grants, training, technical assistance, and other resources to help prevent and reduce crime, support victims, and uphold the rule of law. Across six program offices, OJP backs state and local crime-fighting efforts, funds thousands of victim service programs, and addresses issues such as managing sex offenders and the needs of youth in the system. Based in Washington, DC, the organization employs a diverse workforce drawn from multiple professional disciplines. It recently completed a workspace modernization initiative that transformed how staff operate. Recent updates note NIJ-supported efforts to develop deepfake detection tools through university grants.