Violence prevention
OJJDP FY 2021 Comprehensive Youth Violence Prevention and Reduction Program
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Community Violence Interventions
On April 7, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced investments in community violence intervention (CVI) strategies to reduce gun violence. The announcement details changes to existing federal funding by five federal agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), to direct support to CVI programs.
As part of DOJ's efforts, OJJDP will give priority to applicants proposing CVI strategies under two competitive fiscal year 2021 grant...
Addressing Gangs: Introduction to the Comprehensive Gang Model
OJJDP News @ a Glance, September/October 2020
President Trump Issues Proclamation for National Gang Violence Prevention Week
President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation recognizing September 20 to 26, 2020 as National Gang Violence Prevention Week. This weeklong observance is dedicated to combating gang violence in communities nationwide. OJJDP supports a range of programs and activities designed to prevent and suppress gang violence and recruitment. OJJDP also assists young victims and witnesses of gang violence. The OJJDP-supported National Gang Center...
Violence Among Rural Youth, Final Report
Communities Working Together Videoconference
School-Wide Education for Violence Prevention Videoconference
School Violence Prevention in Pennsylvania
National Gang Center Newsletter, Fall 2015
OJJDP News @ a Glance, July/August 2018
School Policies and Legal Issues Supporting Safe Schools (Revised)
OJJDP News @ a Glance, November/December 2019
OJJDP News @ a Glance, September/October 2019
Children Exposed to Violence: Tips for Pregnancy Prevention Programs
Understanding Children's Exposure to Violence
Combating Violence and Delinquency: The National Juvenile Justice Action Plan Report
Combating Fear and Restoring Safety in Schools
Report to Congress on Juvenile Violence Research
OJJDP Observes National Gang Violence Prevention Week
President Trump issued a proclamation recognizing September 15 to 21, 2019, as National Gang Violence Prevention Week. This weeklong observance is dedicated to combating gang violence in communities nationwide. The proclamation supports the Department of Justice's work with state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners to implement Project Safe Neighborhoods, a data-driven, comprehensive violent crime reduction program. OJJDP works to reduce gang violence through...