Juvenile justice
In Focus: Child Protection: Dependency Courts
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars
Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice To Hold Virtual Meeting
On July 29, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice (FACJJ) will hold a virtual meeting. Composed of members of state advisory groups on juvenile justice, the FACJJ advises the President, Congress, and OJJDP Administrator on matters related to juvenile justice, and evaluates the progress and accomplishments of juvenile justice activities and projects.
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America's Children in Brief: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2004
In Focus: Children's Advocacy Centers
The AMBER Advocate, Issue 2 2020
OJJDP Releases 2019 Annual Report
OJJDP has released its 2019 Annual Report to Congress. The report describes OJJDP’s programs and activities during fiscal year (FY) 2019. OJJDP awarded more than $323 million in FY 2019 to fund programs, research, training and technical assistance, and information dissemination activities that enhance public safety, ensure juvenile offenders are held appropriately accountable, and empower youth to live productive, law-abiding lives. In FY 2019, the...