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REMINDER: Register for OJJDP's Youth Justice Action Month Kickoff Webinar

Join OJJDP on October 3, 2023, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET for "2023 Youth Justice Action Month Kickoff Webinar."

This webinar—hosted by OJJDP in partnership with the Coalition for Juvenile Justice and the National Juvenile Justice Network—will highlight Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM), recognized each October to raise awareness about supporting justice-involved youth.

During the webinar, OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan and presenters will highlight YJAM, discuss the recently released YJAM toolkit, and provide an overview of CJJ’s Emerging Leaders Committee 2023 Youth Summit.

On Sept. 29, 2023, President Biden proclaimed October as National Youth Justice Action Month and called on the nation to observe YJAM and build a juvenile justice system that allows youth to thrive. 

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Follow YJAM at #YJAM2023.


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Date Published: October 2, 2023