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-newsJanuary 2023 Human Trafficking Update
A brief overview of current news and updates on Ohio's anti-trafficking movement
2021 Family Violence Prevention and Services Act American Rescue Plan (FVPSA ARP) Supplemental COVID-19 Testing, Vaccine Access, Mobile Health Units Access Funds
The deadline for submissions is by 5pm EST on February 14, 2023.
December 2022 Human Trafficking Update
A brief overview of current news and updates on Ohio's anti-trafficking movement
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