How Well Do You Know the Department of Justice?

EEO stands for Equal Employment Opportunity Office. The EEO Program is managed by this office, which is responsible for ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants based on merit, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, and physical/mental disability. The program aims to eliminate discrimination based on factors that are irrelevant to job performance. Laura Colon-Marrero is the director of EEO.

OAAG stands for Office of the Assistant Attorney General. This office is responsible for managing and overseeing OJP, setting policies, and ensuring that OJP policies and programs reflect the priorities of the President, Attorney General, and Congress. Amy L. Solomon is the Assistant Attorney General and leads this office, having been confirmed by a bipartisan vote of the senate on April 18, 2023.

OAAM stands for Office of Audit Assessment and Management. Its mission is to improve and enhance programmatic oversight for OJP, the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), and the Office on Violence Against Women. They work to advance the integrity and effectiveness of justice programs, operations, and investments. Ralph Martin is the director of OAAM.

BJA stands for Bureau of Justice Assistance. This bureau provides funding, training, and technical assistance to state, local, and tribal governments to combat violent and drug-related crime and reform the nation's justice system. They aim to strengthen the nation's criminal justice system, reduce and prevent crime, reduce recidivism, restore security in communities, and promote a fair criminal justice system. Karhlton F. Moore is the director of BJA.

BJS stands for Bureau of Justice Statistics. It is the primary source for criminal justice statistics in the United States. They collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at the local, state, and federal levels. Dr. Alexis R. Piquero is the director of BJS.

NIJ stands for National Institute of Justice. It is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the DOJ, dedicated to improving knowledge and understanding of crime and justice issues through science. NIJ funds research and development, technology assistance, and publicizes their research through conferences, reports, and the media. Nancy La Vigne, PHD, is the director of NIJ.

OJJDP stands for Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency. This office provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to youth delinquency and victimization. They help states, localities, and tribes develop effective and equitable juvenile justice systems that create safer communities and empower youth to lead productive lives. Liz Ryan is the administrator of OJJDP.

OVC stands for Office for Victims of Crime. This office aims to improve the nation's ability to help victims of crime and transform attitudes, policies, and practices that encourage justice and healing for victims. They have six divisions and are led by Kristina Rose, the director of OVC.

OA stands for Office of Administration. This office is responsible for overseeing the administrative management services for OJP, including human resources recruitment and management, labor relations, contracting and procurement, property and space management, and maintenance, safety, and security of facilities. They are led by Phillip Merkle, the Director of OA, and comprised of three divisions: HRD (Human Resources), AMD (Acquisition Management), and BR