Forum on Criminal Justice

OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan is scheduled to speak at the virtual conference and at the Issues in Juvenile Justice session, where she will outline her vision for juvenile justice and strategies for reducing juvenile detention. View the conference agenda. 

The theme of this year's conference is creating just communities and enhancing public safety through research, policy and practice. The forum brings together leaders from federal, state and local governments and non-profit organizations to share real-life solutions. 

Workshops include programs and strategies to address crime; explore how technology can improve the administration of justice; examine research and evaluation; and highlight priority issues within Justice Department.