Drugs
OJJDP FY 2022 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Drug Misuse
OJJDP Observes National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
Model Programs Guide Literature Review: Substance Use Prevention Programs
Model Programs Guide Literature Review: Substance Use Prevention Programs
Youth substance use prevention programs aim to promote abstinence from alcohol and illicit drugs and the misuse of over-the-counter drugs. They differ from treatment programs, which focus on youths who have been clinically diagnosed with a substance abuse problem. A variety of approaches have been developed that work with families, schools, and communities to help children and adolescents develop skills and approaches to prevent or...
JDTC Evaluation Brief: Baseline and Service Data from Ten Sites Using Needs Based Assignment
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars
OJJDP FY 2019 TTA Annual Report
In Focus: Title II Formula Grants Program
OJJDP News @ a Glance, September/October 2020
In Focus: Supporting Youth and Families Impacted by Opioid Abuse
Longitudinal Study of the Relationships Among Alcohol Use, Marijuana/hashish use, Cocaine Use, and Emotional/Psychological Functioning Problems in a Cohort of High-Risk Youths
Psychosocial Correlates of Adolescent Drug Dealing in the Inner City: Potential Roles of Opportunity, Conventional Commitments, and Maturity
Juvenile Drug Courts: Policy and Practice Scan
Drug Activity and Firearms Possession and Use by Juveniles
Juvenile Offenders and Drug Treatment: Promising Approaches
Practical Tips To Help Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Teams Implement JDTC Guidelines
OJJDP News @ a Glance, May/June 2020
OJJDP Observes National Drug Court Month
May is National Drug Court Month. OJJDP-funded drug courts help youth and families overcome the effects of substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. In 2019, OJJDP awarded more than $19 million to drug court programs nationwide.
OJJDP recently released a new blog discussing OJJDP's support of its drug court grantees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The blog highlights how OJJDP is providing juvenile drug treatment...
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars
Register for upcoming juvenile justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.
| Date | Title | Registration |
| May 1, 2020 | Shielding Mental Health & Wellness for ICAC Teams in Uncertain Times | Register |
| May 19, 2020 | Why Quality Legal Representation Matters for Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders | Register |