Juvenile justice reform

OJJDP Calls on States to Strengthen Youth Defense Systems

On May 15, 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court in its landmark In re Gault ruling affirmed children's constitutional right to counsel, a holding intended to remedy significant liberty and due process deprivations for our nation's youth.

OJJDP FY 2023 Center for Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities (R/ED) in Juvenile Justice

Closing Date

July 25, 2023

Grants.gov Deadline

July 11, 2023

Application JustGrants Deadline

July 25, 2023

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 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.

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.

Coalition for Juvenile Justice Annual Conference

Event Dates

May 24, 2023 – May 26, 2023

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Washington, DC

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Conference

OJJDP Administrator Ryan Discusses Youth Reentry in PBS Interview

In a new video interview posted on the PBS NewsHour website, OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan discusses challenges faced by youth involved in the justice system and highlights OJJDP’s work to provide these youth and their families with support.

Ryan discusses OJJDP’s Second Chance Act programs, which help youth successfully transition out of the justice system and back into their communities. The Administrator emphasizes the...

Youth and Family Partnership in Juvenile Justice Systems Reform: Building a Strategy, Sharing Power, and Shifting the Culture

Event Dates

March 23, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern

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Online

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Webinar

Developing and Partnering with Youth Advisory Councils to Inspire and Enhance Youth Justice Policy and Practice

Event Dates

April 12, 2023, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern

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Online

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Webinar

Youth as Experts in Federal Policymaking

Event Dates

March 30, 2023, 9:00 am – 10:15 am Eastern

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Washington, DC

Event Type

Meeting

OJJDP Administrator Interview on Youth Justice

In a recent interview, OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan discusses the Office's priorities and goals for juvenile justice reform.

OJJDP FY 2023 Juvenile Justice System Reform and Reinvestment Initiative

Closing Date

May 4, 2023

Grants.gov Deadline

April 20, 2023

Application JustGrants Deadline

May 4, 2023

With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to support states' and counties' implementation of innovative and/or research-based, data-informed recidivism-reduction policies, practices, and programs across multiple juvenile justice system components and disciplines, and sustainable strategies for reinvesting resulting costs saved or averted into effective juvenile justice prevention and intervention programs.

OJJDP Training and Technical Assistance Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report

Date Published

February 2023

Publication Type

Report (Annual/Periodic)

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OJJDP Administrator Ryan's New Blog Celebrates Black History Month

In a new blog post, OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan discusses OJJDP's commitment to pursue racial equity and fairness in the juvenile justice system as the Office commemorates Black History Month.

Celebrating Youth Achievements and Promise During Black History Month

This blog post focuses on Black History Month and the integral contributions they make to every aspect of American life, from our cultural fabric to our international stature.

Juvenile Justice System Reform Training and Technical Assistance

The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center—in partnership with the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform at Georgetown University and the University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute—will provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to assist states to develop and implement research-based, data-informed policies, practices, and resource allocation strategies that reduce recidivism, reduce racial and ethnic disparities, and improve outcomes for youth in the juvenile justice system...

Apply Now for Advancing Racial Justice and Equity in Youth Legal Systems Certificate Program

The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy is accepting applications for its Advancing Racial Justice and Equity in Youth Legal Systems Certificate Program.

OJJDP News @ a Glance, November/December 2022

Date Published

December 2022

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OJJDP News @ a Glance

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Newsletter

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Administrator’s Message: Funding Programs That See the Value in All Children

December 2022

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News @ a Glance Videos

Administrator Liz Ryan explains how OJJDP achieves its priorities for transforming the juvenile justice system through its grant programs.

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John Legend Thanks Youth Justice Advocates

In an exclusive video, artist and advocate John Legend thanks youth justice stakeholders from across the country for their efforts during this year’s observance.

Youth Justice Action Month In Review

This year's Youth Justice Action Month featured numerous activities designed to inspire action and elevate the voices of young people impacted by the justice system.

What Youth Justice Means to Youth: A Vision for the Future

November 2022

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Youth Justice Action Month

On October 27, 2022, OJJDP held a panel discussion, “What Youth Justice Means to Youth: A Vision for the Future. Co-hosted with the Coalition for Juvenile Justice and the National Juvenile Justice Network, the event featured youth leaders with lived experience in the juvenile justice system, who presented their recommendations for a "Youth-Centered Vision of Justice" to OJJDP leadership.

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Justice for Families To Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Transformative Report

On November 2, 2022, from 1 to 4 p.m. ET, Justice for Families will hold an event recognizing the 10th anniversary of the report "Families Unlocking Futures: Solutions to the Crisis in Juvenile Justice."

Youth Justice Action Month: A Message from John Legend

October 2022

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Youth Justice Action Month

In an exclusive video, John Legend, singer and advocate, thanks youth justice advocates from across the country for their efforts during Youth Justice Action Month to raise awareness and educate the public about the impact of the justice system on youth.

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Youth Justice Action Month: Why We Act

October 2022

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Youth Justice Action Month

In observance of Youth Justice Action Month, OJJDP provides a brief history of YJAM and how the story of Tracy McClard, a mother in Jackson, MO, who lost her 17-year-old son to suicide in an adult facility, sparked nationwide juvenile justice advocacy work, awareness, and reform.

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New Blog Post Highlights OJJDP's Priority To Ensure Opportunities for Justice System-Involved Youth

In a recent blog post, OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan discusses opening up opportunities for system-involved youth, one of three priorities that guide OJJDP's work.

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