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Diversity at the Department of Justice

Discover some of the ways we embrace and promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at the Department.

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Commitment

The Department strives to ensure that its management practices and organizational culture reflect its commitment to building and maintaining a workplace environment that promotes excellence and creates opportunities for all employees to maximize their potential, fully contribute to the Department’s mission, and serve the Nation. At Justice, diversity extends beyond race and gender. At Justice, diversity extends beyond race and gender. It includes differences in culture, ethnicity, economics, status as a veteran, generations, geography, sexual orientation, and includes individuals with disabilities. Read the Justice Department’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Policy Statement.

Engaging All Voices

Everyone participates in DEIA at the Department. From the Attorney General’s DEIA Advisory Council, which is composed of employees who provide the Attorney General and Departmental leadership with advice on how to advance DEIA priorities across the Department to each Component, which has DEIA Committees, designed to address Component-specific DEIA needs. 

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DOJ by the Numbers Gender
59.23%
Men
40.77%
Women
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Race
11.09%
Hispanic
67.16%
White
15.74%
Black
4.49%
Asian
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Race
1.13%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.39%
Two or more races
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Veterans Status
20.42%
Veteran
79.58%
Non-veteran
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Disability
8.49%
Employees with a disability

Commitment to Diversity data is based on permanent and temporary employment at the end of FY23.

Employee Affinity Groups at DOJ

Discover how Employee Organizations and Employee Affinity Groups at DOJ help foster a culture of inclusivity, belonging, and professional development for all employees.