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Second Chance Month Tool Kit

Access to Justice Spotlight: Fines & Fees
PDF: https://www.justice.gov/d9/2023-11/doj-access-to-justice-spotlight-fines-and-fees.pdf

Beyond the Box: How To Uplift Emerging Leaders
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/beyond-box-how-uplift-emerging-leaders
PDF: https://ccastates.org/system/files/Beyond-the-Box-Toolkit-508.pdf

Common Problems, Common Solutions: Looking Across Sectors at Strategies for Supporting Rural Youth and Families Tool-Kit
PDF: https://cjjr.georgetown.edu/resources/publications

Data Snapshot: What Young People Say Matters 
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/data-snapshot-what-young-people-say-matters
PDF: https://pbstandards.org/media/1738/whatyoungpeoplesaymatters2023.pdf

Expunging Juvenile Records: Misconceptions, Collateral Consequences, and Emerging Practices
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/expunging-juvenile-records-misconceptions-collateral-consequences-and-emerging
PDF: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/publications/expunging-juvenile-records.pdf

Five Things About Reentry (NIJ)
Abstract page: https://nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/five-things-about-reentry
PDF: https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/306482.pdf

Historic Cases in Youth Justice
https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/events/historic-cases-in-youth-justice

The Importance of Judges Knowing a Youth's LGBTQ2S+ Identity and the Outcomes of LGBTQ2S+ Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/importance-judges-knowing-youths-lgbtq2s-identity-and-outcomes-lgbtq2s-youth  
PDF: https://pjrc.ncjfcj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FINAL_The-Importance-of-Judges-Knowing-SOGI_AW-edits-1.pdf 

In Focus Fact Sheet: Improving Youth Defense
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/focus-improving-youth-defense
PDF: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/publications/in-focus-improving-youth-defense.pdf

In Focus Fact Sheet: Youth Reentry and Family Engagement 
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/focus-youth-reentry-and-family-engagement-0
PDF: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/publications/in-focus-reentry.pdf

Initiative to Develop Juvenile Reentry Measurement Standards: Final Technical Report 
Abstract page: https://nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/initiative-develop-juvenile-reentry-measurement-standards-final-technical
PDF: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/254456.pdf

Juvenile Court Statistics 2021
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/juvenile-court-statistics-2021
PDF: http://www.ncjj.org/pdf/jcsreports/jcs2021_508Final.pdf

Mentoring for Enhancing Career Interests and Exploration
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/mentoring-enhancing-career-interests-and-exploration
PDF: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/nmrc-mentoring-enhancing-career-interests.pdf

Model Programs Guide Literature Review: Girls in the Juvenile Justice System
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/model-programs-guide-literature-review-girls-juvenile-justice-system 
HTML: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/model-programs-guide/literature-reviews/girls-juvenile-justice-system

Model Programs Guide Literature Review: Intersection of Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/model-programs-guide-literature-review-intersection-juvenile-justice-and-child
HTML: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/model-programs-guide/literature-reviews/Intersection-Juvenile-Justice-Child-Welfare-Systems

Model Programs Guide Literature Review: Racial and Ethnic Disparity in Juvenile Justice Processing
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/model-programs-guide-literature-review-racial-and-ethnic-disparity-juvenile
HTML: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/model-programs-guide/literature-reviews/racial-and-ethnic-disparity 

National Governors' Association: State Strategies to Address the Needs of Justice-Involved Youth Impacted by Collateral Consequences 
HTML: https://www.nga.org/publications/state-strategies-to-address-the-needs-of-justice-involved-youth-impacted-by-collateral-consequences
PDF: https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/NGA_Juvenile_Justice_Collateral_Consequences_Feb2023.pdf 

Racial and Ethnic Disparities Databook
HTML: https://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/r-ed-databook 

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Processing of Delinquency Cases
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/racial-and-ethnic-disparities-processing-delinquency-cases 
PDF: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/publications/data-snapshot-racial-ethnic-disparities-processing-delinquency-cases-2020.pdf 

Reentry Starts Here: A Guide for Youth in Long-Term Juvenile Corrections or Treatment Programs
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/reentry-starts-here-guide
PDF: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh176/files/pubs/251193.pdf

Reentry Spotlight: Understanding and Mitigating the Impacts of Juvenile and Criminal Records
HTML: https://nationalreentryresourcecenter.org/resources/reentry-spotlight-understanding-and-mitigating-impacts-juvenile-and-criminal-records 
PDF: https://nationalreentryresourcecenter.org/sites/default/files/2023-12/reentrySpotlightJuvenileAndCriminalRecords_508.pdf 

Reintegration With Resilience: Helping LGBTQ+ Youth Thrive After Confinement
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/reintegration-resilience-helping-lgbtq-youth-thrive-after-confinement
PDF: https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/Reintegration-with-Resilience-Helping-LGBTQ%2B-Youth-Thrive-After-Confinement-April-2024.pdf

Reintegration with Resilience: Supporting Mental and Behavioral Health for Youth Leaving Confinement
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/reintegration-resilience-supporting-mental-and-behavioral-health-youth-leaving
PDF: https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/Reintegration-with-Resilience-Understanding-Overcoming-Challenges-of-Juvenile-Records-April-2024.pdf

Reintegration with Resilience: Understanding and Overcoming the Challenges of Juvenile Records
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/reintegration-resilience-understanding-and-overcoming-challenges-juvenile
PDF: https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/Reintegration-with-Resilience-Understanding-Overcoming-Challenges-of-Juvenile-Records-April-2024.pdf

State Strategies To Address The Needs Of Justice-Involved Youth Impacted By Collateral Consequences 
HTML: https://www.nga.org/publications/state-strategies-to-address-the-needs-of-justice-involved-youth-impacted-by-collateral-consequences 
PDF: https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/NGA_Juvenile_Justice_Collateral_Consequences_Feb2023.pdf 

Supporting LGBTQ2S+ Families Tip Sheet
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/supporting-lgbtq2s-families-tip-sheet 
PDF: https://pjrc.ncjfcj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FINAL_LGBTQ-Parents-Tip-Sheet__AW-edits-3.pdf 

Trends and Characteristics of Youth in Residential Placement, 2021 
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/trends-and-characteristics-youth-residential-placement-2021
PDF: https://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/snapshots/DataSnapshot_CJRP2021.pdf

Virtual Library (Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act 50th Anniversary page) 
HTML: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/about/jjdp-act-50/virtual-library

Workforce Development Guide for Opportunity Youth
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/workforce-development-guide-opportunity-youth
PDF: https://nationalmentoringresourcecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Workforce-Development-Guide-for-Opportunity-Youth.pdf

Youth and the Juvenile Justice System: 2022 National Report
Abstract page: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/library/publications/youth-and-juvenile-justice-system-2022-national-report
PDF: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/publications/2022-national-report.pdf

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Date Created: March 14, 2023