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OJJDP recently introduced a Data Snapshot series to its Statistical Briefing Book to disseminate current research and statistical information about youth in the juvenile justice system. Each one-page snapshot focuses on a specific topic and highlights policy-relevant findings. This new Data Snapshot focuses on trends and characteristics of girls at various stages in the juvenile justice system, including arrest, the juvenile court process, and residential...
On January 19, 2018, Caren Harp was sworn in as Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Ms. Harp brings nearly three decades of legal experience to OJJDP, including as a prosecuting attorney and public defender in juvenile and criminal court in Arkansas. Ms. Harp is a former director of the National Juvenile Justice Prosecution Center at the American Prosecutors Research Institute...
The National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice, with support from OJJDP's School-Justice Partnership Project, is hosting the podcast series "Strategies to Build Family and Youth Engagement to Keep Kids in School." This podcast series highlights family and youth engagement in school-justice partnerships. Episodes will share strategies to help youth with behavioral health needs and their families make connections with schools...
On December 19, 2017, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET, OJJDP, in collaboration with The Innocent Justice Foundation, will present "Maintaining Your Balance — Resiliency Action Plan." This webinar is designed to help law enforcement professionals and their families and friends develop a resiliency action plan for both work and life to help them succeed. The Innocent Justice Foundation provides wellness and resiliency programs...
OJJDP recently introduced a Data Snapshot series on its Statistical Briefing Book to disseminate current research and statistical information about youth and the juvenile justice system. Each one-page snapshot focuses on a specific topic and highlights policy-relevant findings. This new Data Snapshot focuses on trends and characteristics of youth homicide victims based on data collected by the FBI's Supplementary Homicide Reports.
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