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Child abuse prevention training

Reducing Risk for Girls in the Juvenile Justice System

The goal of the OJJDP's Reducing Risk for Girls in the Juvenile Justice Training and Technical Assistance is to reduce risk factors and promote protective factors for girls who come in contact with the juvenile justice system.

Responding to Child Abuse

Overview

Child abuse can have lifelong consequences that last well into adulthood. However, the psychological toll on victims and families...