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OJJDP Awards More Than $320 Million in Grants in Fiscal Year 2019
In fiscal year (FY) 2019, OJJDP made approximately 320 awards totaling more than $320 million to protect public safety, ensure offenders are held accountable, and empower youth to live productive and law-abiding lives. In addition, OJJDP grants supported states' efforts to fulfill the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.
Learn more about OJJDP's FY 2019 awards and activities.
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In 2016, the abduction and murder of 11-year-old Ashlynne Mike from a Navajo reservation revealed dangerous gaps in the AMBER Alert system. In response, AMBER Alert was brought to Indian country through the passage of the Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act. Implementation of the Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2018: A Report to Congress includes data from tribes and state AMBER Alert coordinators who have at least one tribe within their state. The data indicate that although challenges remain, significant progress has been made in incorporating Indian tribes into state AMBER Alert systems.
Our Vision
OJJDP envisions a nation where our children are free from crime and violence. If they come into contact with the justice system, the contact should be both just and beneficial to them.