OJJDP engaged in consultation with federally recognized Tribal leaders in 2023, along with listening sessions for any Tribal practitioners or interested parties who wanted to provide input on the topics. Through the consultation, OJJDP sought Tribal Leader, policymaker, practitioner and other interested party input on OJJDP priorities, proposed regulations, and how OJJDP funding could best support Tribes to enhance and expand efforts to prevent and reduce delinquency and improve juvenile justice systems.
The Tribal consultations and listening sessions addressed questions centered around OJJDP's three priorities: treating children as children; serving young people at home with their families and in their communities; and opening up opportunities for system involved youth. In addition, the Tribal consultations and listening sessions addressed a question about OJJDP's potential proposed regulations that would determine which Tribes are eligible for Title II passthrough funding.