The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) provides Federal leadership in developing the nation's capacity to prevent and control crime, improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems, increase knowledge about crime and related issues, and assist crime victims. Through the programs developed and funded by its bureaus and offices, OJP works to form partnerships among Federal, state, and local government officials to control drug abuse and trafficking; reduce and prevent crime; rehabilitate neighborhoods; improve the administration of justice in America; meet the needs of crime victims; and address problems such as gang violence, prison over-crowding, juvenile crime, and white-collar crime. Some offices provide support to the core mission organizations, while most of OJP's offices and bureaus conduct research, provide technical assistance, and administer grants to other agencies, to state and local governments and also to scholars, practitioners, and experts.

Each year, OJP offers part-time employment opportunities for approximately 20 - 25 high caliber students at all academic levels from high school through graduate school. Students working in degree programs involving criminal justice, law enforcement, social science, and statistics will find experience with OJP particularly relevant to their career goals, but applications from students in other programs are welcome as well. Applications are periodically solicited, particularly in the Fall, but resumes with cover letters explaining areas of interest are invited at any time during the year.

OJP is committed to the Attorney General's diversity employment programs and encourages applications from highly qualified women, minority students, and students with disabilities. OJP offers training and mentoring, interesting work, competitive salaries, and limited benefits for certain students, depending upon appointment type.

Interested students are encouraged to contact OJP's Student Employment Program Coordinator, Ms. Dorothy Alridge, at (202) 307-0724.

AS OF: 02-02-01

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