Opening Remarks by OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan at the OJJDP National Conference on Youth Justice
OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan provided opening remarks on November 19, 2024 at OJJDP National Conference on Youth Justice in Washington, D.C.
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Interviewing Youth Using the National Institute of Child Health and Development (NICHD) Protocol
August 2024
This webinar, hosted by the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) on August 16, 2024, Dr. Wendy Dutton provided an overview of the National Institute of Child Health and Development Protocol (NICHD Protocol) and its use for interviewing youth witnesses and suspects.
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Raise the Age Implementation: Successes and Challenges
July 2024
This webinar, hosted by the National District Attorneys Association on June 27, 2024, provided an overview of Raise the Age laws in three U.S. states and discussed the impact of RTA laws on victims, youth, and communities.
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Did You Know? We Have Made Progress Towards a More Fair and Equitable Juvenile Justice System
On June 16, 1944, George Stinney Jr., a 14-year-old African American boy, was falsely accused, convicted, and subsequently executed for murdering two white girls. He was denied due process and convicted by an all-white jury after only 10 minutes of deliberation.
Today in Juvenile Justice: Administrator Update, June 27, 2024
June 2024
During this call held on June 27, 2024, Administrator Ryan highlighted the new Center for Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities, the Pride Justice Research Center, and the Gault Center's new youth defense standards.
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Did You Know? Youth Have the Right to Legal Counsel
On May 15, 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court’s In re Gault decision affirmed that youth have a constitutional right to due process protections, including access to legal counsel during juvenile court proceedings.
Opening Remarks for OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan - 41st National Missing Children's Day Commemoration
On May 22, 2024, OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan hosted the 41st National Missing Children's Day commemoration.
OJJDP FY24 Enhancing Youth Defense Solicitation Webinar
April 2024
Series
Held on March 29, 2024, this webinar assisted eligible applicants interested in applying for the OJJDP FY 2024 Enhancing Youth Defense Solicitation. It provided a general overview of the program, the goals and objectives, a discussion about the application process, and a Q&A opportunity for participants.
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OJJDP FY24 Enhancing Youth Defense
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to implement youth defense delivery system enhancements that strengthen and improve the representation of youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
Remarks for OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan - Youth Justice Symposium Minneapolis, MN
OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan spoke on February 1, 2024 at the Youth Justice Symposium Minneapolis, MN.
OJJDP News @ a Glance, November/December 2023
Date Published
December 2023
Series
Publication Type
Newsletter
Agencies
OJJDP
Children’s Defense Fund’s Child Well-Being in America: A National Policy Forum Closing Plenary Remarks
Children’s Defense Fund’s Child Well-Being in America: A National Policy Forum Closing Plenary Remarks
November 3, 2023
Hello everyone. My name is Liz Ryan and I’m the Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, or OJJDP.
The Children’s Defense Fund has a remarkable history and your 50th anniversary is a significant milestone. Congratulations!
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OJJDP FY 2023 Enhancing Youth Defense
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
The goal of this program is to implement youth defense delivery system enhancements that strengthen and improve youth defense. This program supports states and localities, through a combination of direct grants and national training and technical assistance, to implement sustainable system improvements that result in improved youth outcomes, reduced recidivism, safer communities, cost savings, and increased public confidence in the juvenile justice system.
California Post-Disposition Representation Manual
Date Published
2022
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Examining the Type of Legal Representation and Its Influence on Disaggregated Dispositions in Juvenile Court
Date Published
2021
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Enhancements for Juvenile Defense Category 2: Juvenile Defense Training and Technical Assistance
2019-MU-MU-K021
Past Project Period End Date
Funding First Awarded
2021
$250,000
Expunging Juvenile Records: Misconceptions, Collateral Consequences, and Emerging Practices
Date Published
December 2020
Agencies
OJJDP
Virginia: An Assessment of Access to Counsel and Quality of Representation in Delinquency Proceedings
Date Published
September 2002
Publication Type
Report (Study/Research),
Legislation/Policy Analysis
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Washington: An Assessment of Access to Counsel and Quality of Representation in Juvenile Offender Matters
Date Published
October 2003
Publication Type
Report (Study/Research)
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Maryland: An Assessment of Access to Counsel and Quality of Representation in Delinquency Proceedings
Date Published
October 2003
Publication Type
Program/Project Evaluation
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Pennsylvania: An Assessment of Access to Counsel and Quality of Representation in Delinquency Proceedings
Date Published
October 2003
Publication Type
Report (Study/Research)
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Ohio Justice Cut Short: An Assessment of Access to Counsel and Quality of Representation in Delinquency Proceedings
Date Published
March 2003
Publication Type
Report (Study/Research),
Legislation/Policy Analysis
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Maine: An Assessment of Access to Counsel and Quality of Representation in Delinquency Proceedings
Date Published
October 2003
Publication Type
Report (Study/Research)
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored