Elder Justice Initiative The mission is to support and coordinate the Department’s enforcement and programmatic efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect and financial fraud and scams that target our nation’s older adults.
Executive Office of Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) The mission is to reduce the supply of illegal drugs in the United States and diminish the violence and other criminal activity associated with the drug trade.
Hate Crimes DOJ works to prevent hate crimes by supporting community education and dialogue, and providing support, technical assistance, and funding to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies and service providers.
Heroin and Opioid Awareness The opioid crisis is the deadliest drug crisis in American history. DOJ is part of collaborative effort to raise awareness and develop strategies and solutions for affected communities.
Human Trafficking DOJ's anti-trafficking efforts include: investigations, prosecutions, services for victims, trainings, enforcement and outreach initiatives to strengthen anti-trafficking partnerships, innovative prevention efforts, capacity-building programs that advance survivor-centered anti-trafficking strategies, and grant funding to state, local, and tribal authorities and to non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Lawful Access Because of warrant-proof encryption, the government often cannot obtain the electronic evidence necessary to investigate and prosecute threats to public safety and national security, even with a warrant or court order.
Office for Access to Justice (ATJ) The mission is to help the justice system efficiently deliver outcomes that are fair and accessible to all, irrespective of wealth and status.
Open Government Directive Breaks down long-standing barriers between the Federal government and the people it serves.
Project Safe Childhood Is a unified and comprehensive strategy to combat child exploitation.
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Is a nationwide initiative that brings together federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, prosecutors, community leaders, and other stakeholders to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in a community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.
Reducing Gun Violence DOJ is taking steps to help address gun violence affecting communities across the country.
Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Coordinates with DOJ components and federal agencies to build a comprehensive legal support and protection network focused on serving servicemembers, veterans, and their families.
Tribal Justice and Safety In June 2009, the Justice Department announced the launch of a major new initiative to increase engagement, coordination and action on public safety in tribal communities.
