Child protection, health, and welfare
Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) Consortium
The CAST Consortium strengthens the knowledge and skill base of emerging and current members of the child-serving workforce. The Consortium develops and disseminates innovative curricula for mandated reporters across the postsecondary spectrum through professional continuing education. Consortium staff, Child Advocacy Studies academic programs leaders, and Child Advocacy Center service providers will analyze and interpret data gleaned through curricular needs assessments, surveys, and key informant interviews...
Children Exposed to Violence Training and Technical Assistance Center (CEVTTAC)
The Children Exposed to Violence Training and Technical Assistance Center provides support for efforts in juvenile justice prevention, diversion, systems improvement, and community-based programming.
Practice Brief 7: An Interview with Native Child Advocacy Resource Center’s Deanna Chancellor on the Effectiveness and Flexibility of the CAC Model
Date Published
May 2023
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Evaluation of Tulsa Oklahoma's Enhanced Resource Guidelines Implementation
Date Published
2019
Publication Type
Guideline
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
USDA Programs Help To Feed Children Facing Food Insecurity
In late April, OJJDP released a letter to grantees describing resources from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that can help programs ensure food stability for the youth and families they serve. This blog post provides that vital information.
Non-Federal Organizations and Resources That Focus on Youth Homelessness
Date Published
March 2023
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice System Involvement
Date Published
March 2023
Publication Type
Statistics,
Program Description (Model)
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
OJJDP Observes Child Abuse Prevention Month
Join OJJDP in honoring those who work to support children, strengthen families, and increase awareness on how to prevent child abuse.
OJJDP FY 2023 Post-Secondary Education Opportunities for Child Protection Professionals
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to support the training of future mandated reporters and child protection professionals in the field, including law enforcement officers, social workers, mental and medical health professionals, and prosecutors.
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Solicitation Webinars
Register for upcoming youth justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.
Join OJJDP at the 39th International Symposium on Child Abuse
The OJJDP-supported National Children's Advocacy Center will host its 39th International Symposium on Child Abuse on March 20-23, 2023.
OJJDP FY 2023 Supporting Vulnerable and At-Risk Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to support the establishment of a pilot demonstration program to develop, implement, and build replicable treatment models for residential-based innovative care, treatment, and services.
Youth and the Juvenile Justice System: 2022 National Report
Date Published
December 2022
Publication Type
Report (Study/Research)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored,
OJJDP-Sponsored
Model Programs Guide Literature Review: Children Exposed to Violence
Date Published
December 2022
Publication Type
Literature Review
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored