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The mission of the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) is to improve the safety of the community, the quality of services to crime victims, and the effectiveness of services to offenders.  DCJ accomplishes this through the work of six program offices and the office of administration by analyzing policy, conducting criminal justice research, managing programs, and administering grants. The six program offices include the Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance; Office of Community Corrections; Office of Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management; Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives; Office of Research and Statistics; and Office for Victims Programs. 

Strength in Community: Stronger Together

Strength in Community: Stronger Together is a series of compelling video stories demonstrating the power of collaboration and the transformative impact of DCJ-funded initiatives. These success stories highlight the critical role grant funding plays in fostering safer, healthier, and more connected communities across Colorado. 

DCJ works hand-in-hand with local agencies, nonprofits, law enforcement, and community leaders to address complex challenges such as public safety, rehabilitation, and prevention. It emphasizes that true progress happens when diverse stakeholders unite under a shared goal.  
From all four corners of Colorado, these stories highlight the initiatives created throughout Colorado by grant recepients. These programs and initatives are creating and elevating a safer, healthier, and more inclusive Colorado.  

DCJ Public Meetings Calendar

For accommodations accessing DCJ's Google Calendar, please submit an accommodations request.

 

Latest News

The Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) completed a multi-week tour across Colorado, traveling more than 2,800 miles. This distance is equivalent to driving from Denver to Atlanta and back. The tour included stops in eleven towns to hear directly from communities about the challenges and opportunities they face in strengthening public safety.