Child abuse

The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) joins communities nationwide in observing Child Abuse Prevention Month.

“Child maltreatment is pervasive and happens in many ways, from neglect, physical and sexual abuse to online exploitation, sex trafficking and the damage wrought by America’s addiction crisis,” said OJP Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Katharine T. Sullivan.

The Department of Justice is investing significantly in...

The Office of Justice Programs has posted a new blog discussing Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Children's Advocacy Centers coordinate the investigation, treatment, and prosecution of child abuse cases nationwide. The blog discusses OJJDP's funding of training and technical assistance through four regional CACs that support state chapters and local centers. OJJDP also funds the National Children's Alliance...

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, March/April 2020. This issue's top story and Message From the Administrator highlight the Office of Justice Programs' (OJP's) recent outreach sessions to educate rural and tribal organizations and agencies about funding opportunities from OJP and other Department of Justice grant-making offices.

Other features in this issue—...

OJJDP has announced the following fiscal year 2020 funding opportunities: 

• Training and Technical Assistance To Expand Children's Advocacy Centers Serving American Indian/Alaska Native Communities: All applications are due by April 7, 2020.
• Tribal Children's Advocacy Center Expansion Initiative for Child Abuse Victims: All applications are due by April 7, 2020.
• Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Initiative: All applications are due by April 13, 2020...

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