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Statistical Briefing Book Offers Data Snapshot on Delinquency Cases Involving Hispanic Youth

OJJDP has introduced a Data Snapshot series on 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 Data Snapshot focuses on national estimates of delinquency cases involving Hispanic youth using data collected by OJJDP's National Juvenile Court Data Archive.

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OJJDP Launches Diversion Programs I-Guide

OJJDP has released the Diversion Programs I-Guide on the Model Programs Guide. The I-Guides(Implementation Guides) enhance the information and resources available on the Model Programs Guide to better support users before they implement evidence-based juvenile justice intervention and prevention programs. The Diversion Programs I-Guide provides an overview of the common implementation process for diversion programs and synthesizes research findings across 10 steps communities...