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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.
Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance
Office of Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management
Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives
Office of Research and Statistics
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
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Latest News
Colorado - In a powerful recognition of its growing regional impact, the Division of Criminal Justice’s Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (OMMIR) has received the 2025 U.S. Attorney General’s Office Law Enforcement Award (District of New Mexico) for outstanding contributions to Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) cases.
A historic initiative led by the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) human trafficking team, beginning July 2025, every new law enforcement recruit will be required to receive specialized training in identifying, investigating, and responding to human trafficking.
On any given day during the 120 days of the Colorado Legislation Session, Joel Malecka can be found at the Colorado State Capitol navigating the halls of the golden dome, meeting with lawmakers, and poring over the fine print of newly introduced bills.