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Statistics

Statistics

The OJJDP Statistical Briefing Book (SBB) enables users to access online information through OJJDP's website to learn more about youth victimization and those involved in juvenile justice systems. Developed for OJJDP by the National Center for Juvenile Justice, SBB provides timely and reliable statistical answers to the most frequently asked questions from policymakers, the media, and the general public. In addition, the data analysis and...

Literature Review: Intersection of Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems

Youths involved in both the juvenile justice system (because of delinquent behavior) and the child welfare system (because of maltreatment ) are often referred to as “dual system” or “dually involved” youth. They share many of the same risk factors and other characteristics as youths involved in just one of these systems; however, this population tends to face a greater number of these risk factors...

Research & Statistics

Overview

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) supports high-quality, rigorous research, evaluations, and statistical analyses across a range of juvenile justice topic areas. These activities are central to OJJDP's mission to prevent and respond to youth delinquency and victimization.

OJJDP’s research provides information about the risk and protective factors that contribute to or deter youth’s involvement in juvenile justice systems. It also helps...

Juvenile Court Statistics, 2017

Date Published
June 2019
Publication Type
Statistics, Report (Grant Sponsored), Report (Annual/Periodic)
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored

Juvenile Court Statistics, 2016

Date Published
August 2018
Publication Type
Statistics, Report (Technical Assistance), Report (Grant Sponsored), Report (Annual/Periodic)
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored