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OJJDP Supports the States

New: OJJDP COVID–19 Guidance: State Juvenile Detention and Correctional Facilities

 

Discover how OJJDP supports the states and access the guidance.
Juveniles in Residential Placement, 2017

Juveniles in Residential Placement, 2017

The biennial survey details the characteristics of youth held for delinquency and status offenses in public and private residential facilities in every state. 

View survey data highlights
Juvenile Arrests, 2018

Juvenile Arrests, 2018

The bulletin describes the latest trends in arrests involving juveniles from 1980 to 2018, based on analyses of data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniform Crime Reporting Program. 

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Recent News

COVID-19 Information for OJP Grantees

COVID-19 Information for OJP Grantees

Announcements regarding the impact of COVID-19 on OJP grantees are available on the Office of Justice Programs website.

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OJJDP News @ a Glance
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OJJDP News @ a Glance, May/June 2020

The May/June newsletter highlights how OJJDP-funded drug treatment courts are empowering youth and families to live drug- and crime-free lives. Between fiscal years 2017 and 2019, OJJDP awarded $50 million to drug court programs nationwide.  

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Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018

In December 2018, President Trump signed into law the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018 (JJRA), reauthorizing and substantially amending the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974. OJJDP produced the 2018 JJRA Redline, which allows users to see and track changes implemented by the new law. 

Learn more about the JJRA and view these resources.
Learn about Funding

Learn about Funding

OJJDP funding programs support state and community efforts to develop effective prevention and intervention programs and to improve the juvenile justice system.
Access Resources

Access Resources

OJJDP produces and sponsors numerous publications and products each year that focus on different aspects of juvenile justice.
Find Programs

Find Programs

OJJDP sponsors programs to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization and improve the juvenile justice system.
Participate in Events

Participate in Events

Learn about upcoming webinars and in-person conferences and training opportunities that support OJJDP's mission.

 

OJJDP Tribal Consultation

The purpose of this webinar, recorded on June 25, 2020, is to provide an overview of the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act as it relates to tribes and to open a dialogue regarding plans for consultation. Written comments are being accepted until August 25, 2020. More details

Effective Monitoring Systems 

An OJJDP Compliance Monitor explains the Juvenile Justice Reform Act mandate that states must have an "effective" system of monitoring compliance with the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. More from the State Relations and Assistance Division National Training Conference.