About OCJS
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The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) is Ohio’s lead justice planning agency.
OCJS administers grant funds to Ohio’s criminal justice constituents and coordinates Ohio’s comprehensive criminal justice plan. To safeguard federal and state criminal justice funds against waste, grants are monitored for compliance, audited for accuracy, and evaluated for effectiveness.
OCJS is also home to a team of researchers and policy specialists who provide practitioners and policymakers with valuable information on criminal justice issues. Additionally, OCJS facilitates initiatives such as the Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board, the Ohio Incident-Based Reporting System, The Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment, and the Office of First Responder Wellness.
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Contact the Office of Criminal Justice Services
1970 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43223
Toll Free: 888-448-4842
Fax: 614-728-8330
or send us a message using our Contact Form.
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odx-all-news2023 Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Fund Funding Awards
Funding awards for FY 2023 Drug Law Enforcement Fund.
2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Request for Proposal
Law enforcement agencies can request funds in OCJS’ online grants management system.
2023 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Request for Proposal
Law enforcement agencies can request funds in OCJS’ online grants management system.
March 2023 Human Trafficking Update
A brief overview of current news and updates on Ohio's anti-trafficking movement
April 2023 Human Trafficking Update
A brief overview of current news and updates on Ohio's anti-trafficking movement