Child protection, health, and welfare

President Biden proclaimed April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, dedicated to addressing child abuse and neglect nationwide. Join OJJDP in honoring those who work to support children and strengthen families, and help spread awareness on the many ways we can address and prevent child abuse.

"During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and throughout the entire year, it is imperative that we join together as...

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, January/February 2021. This issue's Message From the Administrator introduces OJJDP’s new Acting Administrator, Chyrl Jones. The top story chronicles the 25-year history of the development of the AMBER Alert system. The Youth Voices column recounts how an OJJDP-sponsored youth mentoring program led one high school student to...

OJJDP's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Forces are highlighting Safer Internet Day to be held on February 9, 2021. This awareness campaign promotes Internet safety and the positive use of technology by youth. 

Sexting is the focus of this year's campaign. The ICAC Task Force Program has developed a list of tips for parents and youth to learn more about sexting and how to...

Today, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), funded by OJJDP, launched the Safety Pledge website. NCMEC partnered with the White House and Department of Justice on this new campaign to combat online child exploitation. This initiative will provide free resources to help parents, educators, and caregivers learn more about the risks that children face online and how to respond safely. The...

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, November/December 2019. In this issue's Message From the Administrator, Caren Harp reviews OJJDP activities during fiscal year (FY) 2019, including a comprehensive 3-day national training conference designed to assist states and territories in their administration of OJJDP's Title II Formula Grants Program. The top story highlights...

Today, the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs announced awards of more than $143.7 million in child protection grants. The awards will enhance state, local and tribal jurisdictions' capabilities to protect children and respond to juvenile victimization. OJJDP and the Office for Victims of Crime awarded grants to more than 120 sites, jurisdictions, and task forces nationwide. The funds will help communities find missing children...