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Mentoring Month 2023 - Connect Build Grow
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OJJDP Observes National Mentoring Month

OJJDP continues to invest in youth mentoring initiatives nationwide. In fiscal year 2024, OJJDP awarded nearly $87 million to support mentoring services to young people who are at risk for delinquency, victimization, and system involvement; youth affected by opioids and other substance misuse; youth in the juvenile justice system; and children of incarcerated parents. 

Coordinating Council Releases Two New Reports to Congress

The Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has released two new reports to Congress representing input from multiple federal agencies and practitioners in the field. 

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OJJDP funding programs support state and community efforts to develop effective prevention and intervention programs and to improve juvenile justice systems.
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OJJDP produces and sponsors numerous publications and products each year that focus on different aspects of juvenile justice.
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Find Programs

OJJDP sponsors programs to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization and improve juvenile justice systems.
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