Department of Justice | Our Work | United States Department of Justice Our Work Email The Justice Department’s mission is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. Our work across the Department—including all 94 U.S. Attorneys’ offices, our law enforcement agencies, grantmaking components and litigating divisions—is guided by these three co-equal priorities. Learn more about what we do below. Organizational Chart DOJ Components and Agencies The Department of Justice consists of multiple components and agencies dedicated to upholding our mission. View All Components and Agencies Subject Matter Areas, Initiatives, and Programs Asset Forfeiture Asset forfeiture plays a critical role in disrupting and dismantling criminal enterprises, depriving criminals of the proceeds of illegal activity, deterring crime, and restoring property to victims. More on Asset Forfeiture Corporate Crime Corporate crime jeopardizes jobs, savings, pensions, our economic security, and increasingly our national security. We prioritize battling corporate crime to uphold the rule of law, to strengthen financial markets, and to reassure the public that no person and no company is above the law. More on Corporate Crime COVID-19 Fraud Task Force We remain vigilant in detecting, investigating, and prosecuting wrongdoing related to the COVID-19 crisis. More on COVID-19 Fraud Domestic Terrorism The National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism addresses the most urgent terrorism threat we face today and provides a framework to improve the federal government’s response. More on Domestic Terrorism Elder Justice We are committed to combating abuse, neglect, and financial fraud and scams that target our nation’s older adults and fighting for justice through a robust and holistic response. More on Elder Justice Gun Violence We are taking steps to help address gun violence affecting communities across the country. More on Gun Violence Hate Crimes We are dedicated to preventing and fighting hate crimes. When hate crimes do happen, we can investigate and prosecute as well as support victims and their families. More on Hate Crimes Heroin and Opioid Awareness The opioid crisis is the deadliest drug crisis in American history, and we are part of collaborative effort to raise awareness and develop strategies and solutions for affected communities. More on Heroin and Opioid Awareness Human Trafficking Through our numerous anti-trafficking efforts, we are committed to bringing human traffickers to justice and assisting trafficking survivors. More on Human Trafficking Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces As the largest anti-crime task force in the country, OCDETF investigates and prosecutes major drug trafficking, money laundering, and other high-priority transnational organized crime networks. More on OCDETF Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism We work to support U.S. victims of terrorism overseas by helping them navigate foreign criminal justice systems and by advocating for their voices to be heard around the world. More on Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism Lawful Access Because of warrant-proof encryption, the government often cannot obtain the electronic evidence necessary to investigate and prosecute threats to public safety and national security, even with a warrant or court order. More on Lawful Access Nation-State Threats Defending American institutions and values against threats from hostile nations is a national security imperative and one of our greatest responsibilities. More on Nation-State Threats Procurement Collusion Strike Force We lead a coordinated, multi-agency national response to combat antitrust crimes and related schemes in procurement, grant, and program funding at all levels of government. More on Procurement Collusion Project Safe Childhood This nationwide initiative combats the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. More on Project Safe Childhood Project Safe Neighborhoods This nationwide initiative brings together law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and local leaders to identify and work to solve the most pressing violent crime problems in communities. More on Project Safe Neighborhoods Religious Liberty Commission Housed under the Department of Justice, the Religious Liberty Commission’s work includes recommending steps to secure domestic religious liberty and identifying opportunities to further the cause of religious liberty around the world. More on the Religious Liberty Commission Tribal Justice and Safety We work to support law enforcement and maintain public safety in Indian Country. More on Tribal Justice and Safety How We Manage Our Work Artificial Intelligence Budget and Performance Open Government Evaluation and Evidence-Based Policymaking