Schools

The Department of Justice recently announced the launch of the federal school safety website SchoolSafety.gov. This website is a clearinghouse of school safety and security resources for K-12 administrators, educators, parents, and law enforcement. SchoolSafety.gov is a collaborative effort by the Departments of Justice, Homeland Security, Education, and Health and Human Services. The website was created in response to a recommendation from President Trump’s...

The January/February issue of OJJDP News @ A Glance is now available. In this issue's Message From the Administrator, Caren Harp discusses the vital role mentoring can play in ensuring a brighter future for our nation's youth: Students who meet regularly with their mentors are 52 percent less likely than their peers to skip a day of school, 46 percent less likely to start using...