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More Than 2,300 Suspects Arrested During Operation Broken Heart

The Department of Justice has announced that the recently concluded Operation Broken Heart led to the arrest of more than 2,300 suspected online child sex offenders. The OJJDP-funded Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Forces conducted this operation during the months of March, April, and May 2018 as a coordinated investigation to identify and arrest suspected online child sex offenders. OJJDP launched the ICAC Task...

National Missing Children's Day Ceremony To Stream Live

 

Today at 2 p.m. E.T., the U.S. Department of Justice will live-stream the National Missing Children's Day ceremony honoring the heroic and exemplary efforts of agencies, organizations, and individuals to protect children. OJJDP Administrator Caren Harp will give opening remarks and Acting Associate Attorney General Jesse Panuccio will present awards to the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children task force and two law enforcement officers...

The AMBER Advocate, Spring 2018

Date Published
April 2018
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored

OJJDP FY 2018 Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents With Minor Children

Closing Date

This program will promote and expand services in detention and correctional facilities to incarcerated individuals who have children younger than age 18. This program will provide states and localities with funding to implement positive family engagement strategies and activities that address the needs of incarcerated parents with minor children. Program activities include developing strategies to increase and enhance communication between the child and his or...

OJJDP Extends Deadline for 2018 National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest

 

OJJDP has extended the deadline to February 21, 2018, for state managers to submit the winning poster for their state and supporting documentation for the 2018 National Missing Children's Day poster contest. OJJDP will invite the national winner, parents, teacher, and state clearinghouse manager to Washington, DC, to participate in the National Missing Children's Day commemoration on May 23, 2018.

Submissions are due...

Recognize Your Peers for Missing Children's Day Awards

The nomination period for the 2018 National Missing Children's Day Awards is open through January 24, 2018. OJJDP is seeking nominations for the following awards: