Criminal Justice Topics: Administration of Justice

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Bureau of Justice Assistance, Department of Justice
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. This website provides information on various justice programs, such as adjudication, corrections, counter-terrorism, crime-prevention, information-sharing, law enforcement, and substance abuse. 

Department of Justice
The mission of the Department of Justice is "to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans." 

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the investigative arm of the US Department of Justice. The mission of the FBI is "to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners."