Criminal Justice

The Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) is responsible for implementing the Department's national strategies in combating computer and intellectual property crimes worldwide. CCIPS prevents, investigates, and prosecutes computer crimes by working with other government agencies, the private sector, academic institutions, and foreign counterparts.

The Office of Justice Programs’ CrimeSolutions.gov uses rigorous research to determine what works in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services.
In addition to continuing to capture ongoing reviews of justice programs, CrimeSolutions.gov now also presents reviews of justice practices.

Designed to build the capacity of law enforcement to use social media and related tools to prevent and solve crimes, strengthen police-community relations, recruit employees, and enhance services.

A federally-funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.

We are an agency within the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons. The Institute is headed by a Director appointed by the U.S. Attorney General.

Provides leadership to federal, state, local, and tribal justice systems, by disseminating knowledge and practices across America.

JJDP, a component of the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, accomplishes its mission by supporting states, local communities, and tribal jurisdictions in their efforts to develop and implement effective programs for juveniles. The Office strives to strengthen the juvenile justice system's efforts to protect public safety, hold offenders accountable, and provide services that address the needs of youth and their families.

OVC was formally established in 1988 through an amendment to the 1984 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). Its mission is to enhance the Nation's capacity to assist crime victims by providing leadership and funding on behalf of crime victims.

Represents state, tribal, and local governments on crime prevention and crime control issues. Works to promote a balanced approach to communities' complex public safety and criminal and juvenile justice system problems. Through collaboration with practitioners and policy makers, communicates state, tribal, and local views, needs, and accomplishments on crime prevention and control to Congress, federal executive, and other public and private agencies at all levels.

Hundreds of reports about criminal justice topics including: capital punishment, the cost of crime to victims, drug-related crime, female victims of violent crime, guns, homicide trends, juvenile felony defendants, sex offenses and offenders, state prison expenditures, women in prison, and workplace violence, among others.

Find opinions on court cases

From Cornell Law School -- provides all opinions issued by the U.S. Supreme Court since 1990. Also has hundreds of historic pre-1990 Supreme Court decisions about topics such as school prayer and abortion and recent newsworthy decisions by lower federal courts.

A monthly newsletter developed by BJA containing information about new publications, initiatives or funding opportunities.

Publications from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Newsletter of the Office of National Drug Control Policy

Published several times per year, features articles to help criminal justice policymakers stay informed about new developments.