AMBER Alert in Indian Country: Protecting Children in Tribal Communities
Date Published
Sponsored or Published
Sponsored
Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
Office of Justice Programs Observes Second Chance Month
The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is observing Second Chance Month to support successful reentry of adult and juvenile offenders. OJP awarded more than $74 million last year to support state, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations in their work to reduce recidivism.
Office of Justice Programs Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) joins communities nationwide in observing Child Abuse Prevention Month.
“Child maltreatment is pervasive and happens in many ways, from neglect, physical and sexual abuse to online exploitation, sex trafficking and the damage wrought by America’s addiction crisis,” said OJP Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Katharine T. Sullivan.
Office of Justice Programs Announces Nearly $70 million To Support Reentry
The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) recently announced nearly $70 million in grant funding to help communities address public safety by supporting successful reentry of adult and juvenile offenders into their communities.
Investigative Officer Checklist
Date Published
Sponsored or Published
Sponsored
Supervisory Officer Checklist
Date Published
Sponsored or Published
Sponsored
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars
Register for upcoming juvenile justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.
Office of Justice Programs Announces More Than $55 Million To Fight Human Trafficking
The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) recently announced more than $55 million in grant funding to help communities combat human trafficking and serve children and adult survivors of trafficking. Today, OJJDP released the Preventing Trafficking of Girls funding opportunity, which supports prevention and early intervention programs for girls who are at risk of or are victims of sex trafficking.
Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice To Hold Meeting
On March 6, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice (FACJJ) will meet in Washington, DC.
Coordinating Council To Hold Meeting
On March 4, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, the Department of Justice will convene the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Council) in Washington, DC.
OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities
OJJDP has announced the following fiscal year 2020 funding opportunities:
OJJDP 2019 SRAD National Training Conference: OJJDP Website Overview
February 2020
Web Content Manager Jill Molter highlights features of OJJDP’s new, user-friendly website: ojjdp.ojp.gov.
Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy
Office of Justice Programs To Provide Grant Training To Tribal and Rural Communities
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is sponsoring 10 grant training sessions to help tribal and rural organizations and agencies apply for OJP funding to address public safety and victims’ services in their communities.
OJJDP News @ a Glance, November/December 2019
© AVAVA/Shutterstock.com
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces
OJJDP FY 20 Title II
Closing Date
The OJJDP FY 2020 Title II Formula Grants Program provides funding to support state and local efforts to plan, establish, operate, coordinate, and evaluate policies and projects, directly or through grants and contracts with public and private agencies, for the development of more effective education, training, research, prevention, diversion, treatment, and rehabilitation programs, as well as justice system improvement efforts.
Office of Justice Programs Awards More Than $212 Million To Support Juvenile Justice
Today, the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announced awards of more than $212 million to support juvenile justice. The awards will enhance state and local juvenile justice systems; provide gang prevention and intervention services; support mentoring and reentry services for youth and families; and help states comply with the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.