OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities
OJJDP announces new funding opportunities for the week of June 12-June 16, 2023.
News and announcements
OJJDP Adds National Racial and Ethnic Disparities Databook to Statistical Briefing Book
OJJDP has updated its Statistical Briefing Book (SBB) to include the National Racial and Ethnic Disparities (R/ED) Databook.
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars & Events
Register for upcoming OJJDP-funded youth justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.
Department of Education Accepting Applications for Its Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program
The Department of Education is seeking applications for its fiscal year (FY) 2023 Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program. This initiative provides funding for organizations to help gang-involved youth pursue higher education opportunities that will lead to certification or academic or occupational credentials.
Programs can include apprenticeships or other workforce preparation programs that promote job readiness. The initiative will also provide essential wraparound services...
OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities
OJJDP announces new funding opportunities for the week of June 5-9, 2023.
OJJDP Celebrates LGBTQI+ Pride Month
President Biden proclaimed June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI) Pride Month.
Statistical Briefing Book Offers Data Snapshot on Juvenile Residential Facilities
OJJDP has updated its Statistical Briefing Book with a new Data Snapshot that highlights findings from OJJDP's 2020 Juvenile Residential Facility Census.
U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory about social media's impact on youth mental health.
OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities
OJJDP announces new funding opportunities for the week of May 29-June 2, 2023.
June is Internet Safety Month
June is Internet Safety Month. OJJDP joins our partners in raising awareness about Internet safety and providing resources to keep kids safe online.
OJJDP News @ a Glance, May/June 2023
OJJDP announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, May/June 2023.
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars and Events
Register for upcoming youth justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.
OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities
OJJDP announces new funding opportunities for the week of May 22-26, 2023.
Justice Department Commemorates 40th Annual National Missing Children's Day
The Department of Justice announced the winners of the 2023 National Missing Children's Day awards at a ceremony held on May 24, 2023.
Register for Webinar on Confronting Anti-Semitism
On June 1, 2023, from 2 to 3:45 p.m. ET, OJJDP will present "Working with Youth and Communities to Increase Awareness and Skills in Confronting Anti-Semitism" as part of OJJDP's Preventing Youth Hate Crimes & Identity-Based Bully Initiative webinar series.
OJJDP Releases When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide
OJJDP has released the fifth edition of "When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide."
National Missing Children's Day Ceremony To Stream Live
On May 24 at 2 p.m. ET, the U.S. Department of Justice will host and livestream the 40th Annual National Missing Children's Day ceremony.
HHS Seeks Proposals for Children and Youth Resilience Challenge
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched the Children and Youth Resilience Challenge.
OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities
OJJDP announces new funding opportunities for the week of May 15-19, 2023.
Register for Webinar Honoring Brown v. Board of Education
Join OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan on May 17, 2023, at 3 p.m. ET, for a webinar hosted by The Gault Center on the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education.
OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities
OJJDP announces new funding opportunities for the week of May 8-12, 2023.
Register for Webinar on Youth and Juvenile Justice Report
Join OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan on May 17, 2023, at 2 p.m. ET, for a webinar hosted by OJJDP highlighting findings from the "Youth and the Juvenile Justice System: 2022 National Report."
National Missing Children's Day Ceremony To Stream Live
OJJDP Administrator Ryan's New Blog Discusses USDA Programs Addressing Food Insecurity
In a new blog post, OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan discusses U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs to help youth and families facing food insecurity as a result of the end of COVID-19 benefits on May 11.
OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities
OJJDP announces new funding opportunities for the week of May 1-5, 2023.