2010 OJP Annual Report: Mapping A Course

December 13, 2011

This annual report discusses the Office of Justice Programs’ commitment to outreach and collaboration with the criminal and juvenile justice fields, innovative programs and technology, evidence-based programs and practices, and management of funds. Each chapter includes real-world examples that show positive effects of OJP programs. (NCJ 235246)

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