The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is the primary funding and research source for the federal government, focusing on bolstering the justice system, supporting law enforcement, and enhancing victim services. As the largest grantmaking component of the Department of Justice, OJP houses various criminal and juvenile justice-related agencies. OJP offers federal leadership, funding, training, technical assistance, research, and critical resources to strengthen community safety, promote civil rights, increase access to justice, support crime victims, and build trust between law enforcement and communities.

Their vision is to create safe and just communities, guided by values of justice, fairness, transparency, evidence-based practices, and equity. OJP's mission is to provide resources, leadership, and solutions to advance community safety, trust, and strengthen the community's role in safety and justice. Through their goals, OJP aims to advance public safety, prevent gun violence, promote justice reforms, transform the juvenile justice system, support victims of crime, advance science and innovation, and achieve organizational excellence