JJDPA Master Class: 50 Years of Shaping Juvenile Justice

This webinar, held on October 17, 2024, provided an in-depth look at the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), the law that created OJJDP and established national standards for youth in custody. It explored the origins of the JJDPA, its core protections for youth, and how these safeguards have evolved over time. Presenters also discussed the law's impact on state juvenile justice systems and its ongoing relevance today. 

Questions concerning this webinar may be directed to the OJJDP TTA Help Desk at [email protected]. OJJDP does not provide certificates of attendance to individuals who view webinar recordings on OJJDP's YouTube channel or Multimedia web page.