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Juvenile justice
OJJDP FY 2023 Center for Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities (R/ED) in Juvenile Justice
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to fund a new Center for Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice to assist states and territories to strengthen their compliance with a core requirement of the Formula Grants Program authorized under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.
OJJDP Releases When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide
OJJDP has released the fifth edition of "When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide."
When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide, Fifth Edition
Date Published
May 2023
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OJJDP
HHS Seeks Proposals for Children and Youth Resilience Challenge
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched the Children and Youth Resilience Challenge.
Pathways to Higher Education Building Opportunities for Youth Impacted by the Juvenile Justice System
May 2023
Held on May 11, 2023, "Pathways to Higher Education Building Opportunities for Youth Impacted by the Juvenile Justice System," two presenters from the Youth Law Center discussed justice-involved youth as students, misconceptions about higher education access and financial aid, and higher education programming for justice-involved youth, particularly those in juvenile facilities.
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Register for Webinar on Youth and Juvenile Justice Report
Join OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan on May 17, 2023, at 2 p.m. ET, for a webinar hosted by OJJDP highlighting findings from the "Youth and the Juvenile Justice System: 2022 National Report."
OJJDP FY 2023 Second Chance Act (SCA) Youth Reentry Program Solicitation Webinar
May 2023
Series
Held on May 4, 2023, this webinar assisted eligible applicants interested in applying for the OJJDP FY 2023 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program 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 FY 2023 Family Treatment Court Program Solicitation Webinar
May 2023
Series
Held on May 2, 2023, this webinar assisted eligible applicants interested in applying for the OJJDP FY 2023 Family Treatment Court Program 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 Administrator Ryan's New Blog Discusses USDA Programs Addressing Food Insecurity
In a new blog post, OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan discusses U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs to help youth and families facing food insecurity as a result of the end of COVID-19 benefits on May 11.
2022 Missing American Indian and Alaska Native Persons: Age 21 and Under
Date Published
May 2023
Agencies
OJJDP
OJJDP Observes Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day
President Biden proclaimed May 5 as Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day in memory of the birthday of Hanna Harris, a 21-year-old Native woman who went missing on July 4, 2013.
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.
OJJDP Administrator Ryan's New Blog Discusses Scottsboro Boys Legacy
In a new blog post, OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan discusses her recent visit to the reopening of the Scottsboro Boys Museum in Scottsboro, Alabama.
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars and Events
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OJJDP FY 2023 Second Chance Act (SCA) Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children Solicitation Webinar
May 2023
Series
Held on April 27, 2023, this webinar assisted eligible applicants interested in applying for the OJJDP FY 2023 SCA Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children Solicitation.
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REMINDER: Register Now for OJJDP's Stakeholder Budget Briefing Webinar on May 8
On May 8, 2023, OJJDP will host a Stakeholder Budget Briefing webinar from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The Scottsboro Boys: Legacy of Injustice
This blog post focuses on the "Scottsboro Boys," who collectively spent a total of 130 years in Alabama jails and prisons for a crime they did not commit.
OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities
OJJDP announces new funding opportunities for the week of April 24 to 28, 2023.
Study Finds Increased Firearm Injury and Mortality Rates in Youth After Detention
On April 21, the JAMA Network posted research on firearm injury and mortality rates among juvenile justice-involved youth after detention.
OJJDP FY 2023 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Misuse Solicitation Webinar
April 2023
Series
Held on April 20, 2023, this webinar assisted eligible applicants interested in applying for the OJJDP FY 2023 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Misuse Solicitation.
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OJJDP Supports Second Chances and First Opportunities
In this month's blog, OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan reflects on the importance of Second Chance Month for system-involved youth.