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Adolescents at risk

In Focus: Mentoring Youth

NCJ Number
253045
Date Published
January 2022
Agencies
OJJDP
Publication Type
Technical Assistance, Program/Project Description, Grants and Funding, Factsheet

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 grant awards may be found on...