Adolescents at risk
In Focus: Sexual Behavior Problems in Children and Adolescents
Recidivism Among High Risk Youths: A 2 1/2-Year Follow-up for a Cohort of Juvenile Detainees
Juvenile Justice System and Risk Factor Data: 2005 Annual Report
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN GANG PARTICIPATION, DELINQUENCY, AND SUBSTANCE USE
In Focus: Mentoring Youth
Violence Exposure, Continuous Trauma, and Repeat Offending in Female and Male Serious Adolescent Offenders
Safe Harbour Mentoring Program
Psychology of School Threat Assessments
Dearborn, MI
Runaway and Homeless Youth
Youth runaways and homelessness is often linked to justice system involvement. Research has shown that these children also face a range of challenges related to their health, emotional well-being, safety, and development.
OJJDP Efforts
OJJDP is working to address these issues through several programs such as mentoring, drug treatment...
Programs
Overview
OJJDP provides national leadership to support states and communities in their efforts to protect children and the communities they call home. That protection comes in many different forms—from programs to prevent youth violence and reduce delinquency—to efforts to help system-involved youth reenter society and build successful futures.
Programs and Initiatives
The following are featured programs and initiatives. Additional programs may be found on the...