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Office of Justice Programs' Blog Discusses School Safety Final Report

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has posted a new blog discussing the Federal Commission on School Safety's final report, which provides federal resources and recommendations for preventing violence in schools. The report highlights OJP resources that are available to help states and local communities implement school safety initiatives. These resources cited include the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's I-Guide on school-based...

Parents, School Staff Should Look for Signs of Bullying Among Youth

 

By Caren Harp, Administrator, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time for most students. Unfortunately, returning to the classroom can be nerve-racking for some youth because of bullying.

Bullying continues to affect a large number of students. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the National Center for...

New OJJDP Resource Helps Schools Implement Evidence-based Bullying Prevention Programs

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

By: Jennifer Tyson, Research Coordinator, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)

Schools across the U.S. frequently confront the issue of bullying among their student population. However, identifying the nature of a specific bullying problem (including its symptoms and causes) in a given school-and implementing solutions that work-is complicated. While research on evidence-based programs is helpful in guiding school personnel...