The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) was created in 1984 to reduce violent crime, create safer communities, and reform our Nation’s criminal justice system. BJA’s mission is to provide leadership and services in grant administration and criminal justice policy development to support state, local, and tribal justice strategies to achieve safer communities. BJA works with communities, governments, and nonprofit organizations to reduce crime, recidivism, and unnecessary confinement, and promote a safe and fair criminal justice system.
The Bureau of Justice Assistance seeks to fund adult treatment courts to offer financial and technical support for the planning, implementation, and enhancement of their operations. These courts are designed to integrate evidence-based substance use disorder treatment with judicial oversight, including mandatory drug testing, use of incentives and sanctions, and transitional services for individuals with substance use disorder treatment needs. The program aims to reduce recidivism, increase access to treatment and recovery support, and prevent overdose, furthering the Department of Justice's mission to uphold the rule of law, ensure safety, and protect civil rights.