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Attorney General Eric Holder’s Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence Briefs Congress
Over the last year, the Attorney General’s Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence has traveled the country, listening to practitioners, policymakers, academics, concerned citizens, and victims. Its goal was to find out how violence and abuse are affecting our kids and our communities and to explore what actions we can take to prevent children’s exposure to violence and mitigate its effects. Read more...
Federal Agencies Convene Week-Long Intertribal Youth Summit in Washington, DC
Focuses on Critical Youth Issues and Youth Leadership
This week, more than 200 American Indian youth and adult leaders from 53 tribal communities across the country convened at the week-long 2012 National Intertribal Youth Summit in Washington, DC. Students arrived Saturday to attend the Summit which featured Federal officials from the White House and the Departments of Justice, Interior, Health and Human Services and Education. The Summit provided a unique opportunity for Federal officials to hear directly from tribal youth through discussions on topics such as education, health, cultural preservation, civic engagement, and leadership development.
Resources to Prevent and Detect Elder Abuse
Mary Lou Leary, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs
Today, June 15, we mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a moment for Americans and people around the world to learn about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of some of our elders—and to commit ourselves to ending these crimes. Read more...
Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary discusses OJP’s work
In an interview with Leonard A. Sipes, Jr. of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary discusses the work of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to support state, local, and tribal criminal justice agencies; an array of juvenile justice programs; a wide range of research, evaluation, and statistical efforts; and comprehensive services for crime victims.
Justice Department Commemorates National Missing Children’s Day
The disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz on May 25, 1979, of Adam Walsh in 1981, and the murders of 29 children in Atlanta during those same years forced our nation to realize we had no national response system in place to coordinate the efforts among federal, state, and local law enforcement when children went missing.
Justice Department’s National Missing Children’s Day Ceremony, May 23 at 2:00 p.m.
Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole paid tribute to four individuals today during the National Missing Children’s Day ceremony at the Justice Department’s Great Hall.
National Police Week: Honoring Our Public Safety Officers through Increased Support and Safety
This week, we honor those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice during National Police Week. We are reminded that last year was one of the deadliest years for law enforcement in recent memory. According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 177 officers died in the line of duty. Read more...
Resources for the Field
OJP provides various resources for criminal and juvenile justice policymakers, practitioners, and researchers. Please visit the Web sites of our bureaus and offices for more details. For information on grant funding, please see our funding resources page.
Speaking Engagements
Speaking at conferences, meetings, and summits helps OJP leadership establish and maintain a healthy dialogue with practitioners and policymakers in the criminal and juvenile justice fields. For recent speaking engagements, visit the Speeches section of the Newsroom.
Justice Blog
Check out the Justice Blog! The Justice Blog features information on Department of Justice initiatives, announcements, and accomplishments, and frequently highlights OJP’s programs and services.
Over the last year, the Attorney General’s Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence has traveled the country, listening to practitioners, policymakers, academics, concerned citizens, and victims. Its goal was to find out how violence and abuse are affecting our kids and our communities and to explore what actions we can take to prevent children’s exposure to violence and mitigate its effects. Read more...
Federal Agencies Convene Week-Long Intertribal Youth Summit in Washington, DC
Focuses on Critical Youth Issues and Youth Leadership
This week, more than 200 American Indian youth and adult leaders from 53 tribal communities across the country convened at the week-long 2012 National Intertribal Youth Summit in Washington, DC. Students arrived Saturday to attend the Summit which featured Federal officials from the White House and the Departments of Justice, Interior, Health and Human Services and Education. The Summit provided a unique opportunity for Federal officials to hear directly from tribal youth through discussions on topics such as education, health, cultural preservation, civic engagement, and leadership development.
Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary authored blog
Acting Associate Attorney General Tony West Speaks at the National Intertribal Youth Summit
Photos From the 2012 National Intertribal Youth Summit
Resources to Prevent and Detect Elder Abuse
Mary Lou Leary, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs
Today, June 15, we mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a moment for Americans and people around the world to learn about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of some of our elders—and to commit ourselves to ending these crimes. Read more...
Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary discusses OJP’s work
In an interview with Leonard A. Sipes, Jr. of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary discusses the work of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to support state, local, and tribal criminal justice agencies; an array of juvenile justice programs; a wide range of research, evaluation, and statistical efforts; and comprehensive services for crime victims.
Justice Department Commemorates National Missing Children’s Day
The disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz on May 25, 1979, of Adam Walsh in 1981, and the murders of 29 children in Atlanta during those same years forced our nation to realize we had no national response system in place to coordinate the efforts among federal, state, and local law enforcement when children went missing.
Justice Department’s National Missing Children’s Day Ceremony, May 23 at 2:00 p.m.
Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole paid tribute to four individuals today during the National Missing Children’s Day ceremony at the Justice Department’s Great Hall.
National Police Week: Honoring Our Public Safety Officers through Increased Support and Safety
This week, we honor those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice during National Police Week. We are reminded that last year was one of the deadliest years for law enforcement in recent memory. According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 177 officers died in the line of duty. Read more...
Resources for the Field
OJP provides various resources for criminal and juvenile justice policymakers, practitioners, and researchers. Please visit the Web sites of our bureaus and offices for more details. For information on grant funding, please see our funding resources page.
Speaking Engagements
Speaking at conferences, meetings, and summits helps OJP leadership establish and maintain a healthy dialogue with practitioners and policymakers in the criminal and juvenile justice fields. For recent speaking engagements, visit the Speeches section of the Newsroom.
Justice Blog
Check out the Justice Blog! The Justice Blog features information on Department of Justice initiatives, announcements, and accomplishments, and frequently highlights OJP’s programs and services.
OJP Acting Assistant Attorney General to Speak at Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, September 14
Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary will deliver remarks at the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention on Friday, September 14, at 10 a.m. EDT.
BJS Releases Report on Justice Assistance Grant Program, 2012
The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released the technical report Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, 2012, describing formulas used to allocate state and local JAG awards in FY 2012.
National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies 40th Conference and Training Institute, August 21
Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary delivers remarks emphasizing the Department of Justice’s and OJP’s efforts to improve pretrial services. In addition to highlighting OJP’s historical involvement in expanding pretrial services, she will discuss progress made since the Pretrial Justice Symposium held in May 2011.
Private Sector Joins Justice Department, Protects Consumers Against Vehicle Fraud, Hazardous Vehicles
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) recently announced partnerships designed to fight consumer fraud and reduce the number of unsafe or stolen vehicles retitled or sold. Data provider companies, Auto Data Direct, Inc., Carco Group, Inc., CARFAX, CVR, Experian Automotive, Mobiletrac, LLC., Motor Vehicle Software Corporation, RigDig, VINAudit.com, LLC., and VINSmart, joined BJA's effort to protect consumers by providing consumer access to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System.
OJP’s Leadership Speaks at Tribal Summit
In remarks at the National Intertribal Youth Summit, on Monday, July 30, Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary said, "I find it remarkable and commendable that so many young tribal members are so strongly invested in the future of their communities. The pride you show in your heritage and the concern you display for maintaining it are truly admirable... it’s gratifying for those of us in leadership positions at the federal and tribal levels to see this kind of commitment."
Tribal Youth Leadership Conference Provides Opportunity for Federal Officials to Hear from Youth
Youth from tribal communities across the country will attend the week-long 2012 National Intertribal Youth Summit in Washington, DC from Saturday, July 28- Thursday, Aug. 2. The Summit features officials from the White House and the Departments of Justice, Interior, Health and Human Services and Energy, and provides opportunities for tribal youth to identify, learn, and hone leadership skills in an effort to address many of the challenges facing communities in Indian Country.
Federal Apprehensions for Immigration Violations Declined While Arrests Tripled, BJS Report Finds
The Bureau of Justice Statistics recently released the Immigration Offenders in the Federal Justice System, 2010 report, finding that apprehensions for immigration violations dropped to 516,992 in 2010, the lowest level since 1972, from a peak of 1.8 million violations in 2000.
FTC Releases Resource on Child Identity Thefts
The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), recently released "Safeguarding Your Child's Future," a resource guide to help parents avoid, recognize, and repair the damage caused by child identity theft.
Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary will deliver remarks at the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention on Friday, September 14, at 10 a.m. EDT.
BJS Releases Report on Justice Assistance Grant Program, 2012
The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released the technical report Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, 2012, describing formulas used to allocate state and local JAG awards in FY 2012.
National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies 40th Conference and Training Institute, August 21
Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary delivers remarks emphasizing the Department of Justice’s and OJP’s efforts to improve pretrial services. In addition to highlighting OJP’s historical involvement in expanding pretrial services, she will discuss progress made since the Pretrial Justice Symposium held in May 2011.
Private Sector Joins Justice Department, Protects Consumers Against Vehicle Fraud, Hazardous Vehicles
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) recently announced partnerships designed to fight consumer fraud and reduce the number of unsafe or stolen vehicles retitled or sold. Data provider companies, Auto Data Direct, Inc., Carco Group, Inc., CARFAX, CVR, Experian Automotive, Mobiletrac, LLC., Motor Vehicle Software Corporation, RigDig, VINAudit.com, LLC., and VINSmart, joined BJA's effort to protect consumers by providing consumer access to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System.
OJP’s Leadership Speaks at Tribal Summit
In remarks at the National Intertribal Youth Summit, on Monday, July 30, Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary said, "I find it remarkable and commendable that so many young tribal members are so strongly invested in the future of their communities. The pride you show in your heritage and the concern you display for maintaining it are truly admirable... it’s gratifying for those of us in leadership positions at the federal and tribal levels to see this kind of commitment."
Tribal Youth Leadership Conference Provides Opportunity for Federal Officials to Hear from Youth
Youth from tribal communities across the country will attend the week-long 2012 National Intertribal Youth Summit in Washington, DC from Saturday, July 28- Thursday, Aug. 2. The Summit features officials from the White House and the Departments of Justice, Interior, Health and Human Services and Energy, and provides opportunities for tribal youth to identify, learn, and hone leadership skills in an effort to address many of the challenges facing communities in Indian Country.
Federal Apprehensions for Immigration Violations Declined While Arrests Tripled, BJS Report Finds
The Bureau of Justice Statistics recently released the Immigration Offenders in the Federal Justice System, 2010 report, finding that apprehensions for immigration violations dropped to 516,992 in 2010, the lowest level since 1972, from a peak of 1.8 million violations in 2000.
FTC Releases Resource on Child Identity Thefts
The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), recently released "Safeguarding Your Child's Future," a resource guide to help parents avoid, recognize, and repair the damage caused by child identity theft.
09/10/12 Publication Advisory - New Justice Department Bulletin Highlights Effects of Drinking on Adolescent Development
The Office of Justice Programs’ Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) today released the bulletin Effects and Consequences of Underage Drinking. It presents findings on the potential neurological damage, social and emotional consequences, health and safety risks and academic problems the underage drinker may experience.
09/06/12 Publication Advisory - BJS Releases Report on Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, 2012
The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released the technical report Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, 2012, which describes the formulas used to allocate state and local JAG awards in FY 2012.
08/09/12 Nearly 3.4 Million Violent Crimes Per Year Went Unreported to Police From 2006 to 2010
More than half of the nation’s violent crimes, or nearly 3.4 million violent victimizations per year, went unreported to the police between 2006 and 2010, according to a new report published by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
08/06/12 Media Advisory - Department of Justice to Release Report on Victimizations Not Reported to the Police, 2006-2010
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics will issue a news release EMBARGOED until THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2012, 10 A.M. EDT.
08/02/12 Department of Justice and Partner Agencies Announce Neighborhoods to Receive Innovative Support Through the Building Neighborhood Capacity Program
The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), on behalf of the White House Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI), today announced the eight neighborhoods that will receive training and technical assistance through the groundbreaking Building Neighborhood Capacity Program (BNCP).
08/02/12 Private Sector Joins Justice Department in Protecting Consumers From Vehicle Fraud and Unsafe Vehicles
The Office of Justice Programs’ (OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) today announced new partnerships formed to fight consumer fraud and reduce the number of unsafe or stolen vehicles being retitled or sold.
08/02/12 Nearly 1.2 Million Forensic Requests to Publicly Funded Crime Labs Were Backlogged at Yearend 2009, Unchanged From 2008
At the end of 2009, the nation’s publicly funded crime labs had an estimated backlog of 1.2 million requests for forensic services, relatively unchanged from the backlog at yearend 2008, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today.
The Office of Justice Programs’ Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) today released the bulletin Effects and Consequences of Underage Drinking. It presents findings on the potential neurological damage, social and emotional consequences, health and safety risks and academic problems the underage drinker may experience.
09/06/12 Publication Advisory - BJS Releases Report on Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, 2012
The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released the technical report Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, 2012, which describes the formulas used to allocate state and local JAG awards in FY 2012.
08/09/12 Nearly 3.4 Million Violent Crimes Per Year Went Unreported to Police From 2006 to 2010
More than half of the nation’s violent crimes, or nearly 3.4 million violent victimizations per year, went unreported to the police between 2006 and 2010, according to a new report published by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
08/06/12 Media Advisory - Department of Justice to Release Report on Victimizations Not Reported to the Police, 2006-2010
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics will issue a news release EMBARGOED until THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2012, 10 A.M. EDT.
08/02/12 Department of Justice and Partner Agencies Announce Neighborhoods to Receive Innovative Support Through the Building Neighborhood Capacity Program
The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), on behalf of the White House Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI), today announced the eight neighborhoods that will receive training and technical assistance through the groundbreaking Building Neighborhood Capacity Program (BNCP).
08/02/12 Private Sector Joins Justice Department in Protecting Consumers From Vehicle Fraud and Unsafe Vehicles
The Office of Justice Programs’ (OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) today announced new partnerships formed to fight consumer fraud and reduce the number of unsafe or stolen vehicles being retitled or sold.
08/02/12 Nearly 1.2 Million Forensic Requests to Publicly Funded Crime Labs Were Backlogged at Yearend 2009, Unchanged From 2008
At the end of 2009, the nation’s publicly funded crime labs had an estimated backlog of 1.2 million requests for forensic services, relatively unchanged from the backlog at yearend 2008, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today.