About OJJDP

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) was established to support State and local efforts to prevent delinquency and to improve their juvenile justice systems. Its mission is to provide national leadership, coordination, and resources to develop, implement, and support effective methods to prevent juvenile victimization and respond appropriately to juvenile delinquency. This is accomplished through prevention programs and a juvenile justice system that protects the public safety, holds juvenile offenders accountable, and provides treatment and rehabilitative services based on the needs of each individual juvenile.

The Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse

OJJDP established the Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse (JJC) in 1979 to enhance and expedite access to juvenile justice information and resources. JJC provides publications, research findings, and program information from the Nation's foremost experts. A team of juvenile justice information specialists is available to respond to inquiries by providing information, publications, and referrals. JJC also offers access to the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) library, the world's most comprehensive source of criminal and juvenile justice literature, and to NCJRS online services, which provide information from OJJDP and the juvenile justice field.

OJJDP Publications

OJJDP publications provide up-to-date information for a variety of audiences, including policymakers, practitioners, researchers, community groups, students and faculty, and the general public. They are intended to enhance understanding and guide the future direction of the juvenile justice system.

The OJJDP Publications List covers a wide range of documents and audiovisual materials produced by and for OJJDP. The publications listed in this document address issues of concern to those in the juvenile justice field. All materials are available through JJC. Publications appear alphabetically within the following subject areas: Corrections and Detention, Courts, Delinquency Prevention, Gangs, General, Missing and Exploited Children, Restitution, Status Offenders, Substance Abuse, and Violence and Victimization. Each entry includes the title, publication series type, publication date, number of pages, document identification number, availability information, and a brief description of the publication's contents. Newly released publications are highlighted with this symbol.

The publications listed in this document are available in a variety of formats:

• Printed copies, which can be requested via telephone at 800-638-8736; e-mail at [email protected]; or the order form at the end of this document. Most publications are free while others are available for a nominal fee.

• Online versions, which can be accessed via OJJDP's home page at www.ojjdp.gov. Some of these documents are not available in hard copy; these are labeled ONLINE ONLY. All documents available online are indicated with this symbol.

• Fax-on-Demand versions for Fact Sheets and Bulletins. Call 800-638-8736; select option 1 for automated ordering and option 2 for Fax-on-Demand instructions and a list of available titles.

• Videotapes in VHS format, which can be requested via telephone at 800-638-8736; e-mail at [email protected]; or the order form at the end of this document. All are available for a fee. Videotapes are indicated with this symbol.

Supplementary Resources and Ordering Information

The following information and forms are included at the end of this document:

• A list of OJJDP Fact Sheets, 2-page summaries that highlight key points and sources for further information on the Office's programs and initiatives.
• An order form and instructions on how to request specific titles featured in the Publications List. The order form can be mailed or faxed to the Clearinghouse.
• A listing of the 24 volumes of Juvenile Justice Standards that were developed in 1980 by the American Bar Association and the Institute of Judicial Administration, including cost information.
• A JJC/NCJRS registration form, which can be used to add a name to the mailing list to receive periodic publications and announcements, including the NCJRS Catalog. The registration form can be mailed or faxed to the Clearinghouse.

To assist readers in locating specific titles in the Publications List, an alphabetical index appears on pages 25 to 30.

Announcing

OJJDP introduces a new series of Youth in Action Bulletins and Fact Sheets. These documents are produced by and for youth; they describe important skills and provide concrete examples of young people and youth programs that have made a difference in their communities.

Youth in Action Bulletins and Fact Sheets are designed to promote such skills as planning and starting a program, teaching, running meetings, making presentations, and working with the news media. Youth programs described in these documents include peer mentoring, community cleanup, tutoring, helping the elderly, school crime watch, conflict resolution, drug prevention, and much more.

For information on how to obtain these documents, contact JJC or visit the DOJ kids page: www.usdoj.gov/kidspage.

For Further Information

For additional information about OJJDP publications and resources, contact the Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse:

Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
800-638-8736
301-519-5212 (fax)
[email protected] (for questions)

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