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Applications for CJJR Youth in Custody Certificate Program Being Accepted

The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR) is accepting applications for its Youth in Custody Certificate Program, to be held July 22-26, 2019 at Georgetown University in partnership with the Council of Juvenile Correctional Administrators. This training is designed to help juvenile justice system leaders and partners improve outcomes for youth in custodial settings, covering critical areas including racial and ethnic disparities, family engagement...

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Reauthorized

In December, President Trump signed into law the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018, reauthorizing and substantially amending the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (JJDP Act). Since the bill's signing, OJJDP has received several requests for information and guidance regarding the implications of the Act's provisions to state-level juvenile justice systems and programs. OJJDP is reviewing the bill to identify changes...

OJJDP FY 19 Title II

Closing Date
This Title II Formula Grants program provides funding to States to support delinquency prevention activities, compliance with JJDP Act requirements, and evidence-based improvements in state juvenile justice systems.

Applications Being Accepted for Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice Certificate Program

The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR) and the Center for Children's Law and Policy are accepting applications for a second cohort of the Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice Certificate Program, to be held March 25-29, 2019 in Washington, DC. The training will identify areas for reform at key juvenile justice system decision points, including arrest, referral, diversion, detention, disposition, and...

OJJDP Awards More Than $172 Million To Support Juvenile Justice

On October 22, 2018, OJJDP announced awards of more than $172 million to support youth in communities and in the juvenile justice system. OJJDP awarded grants to 48 states and more than 100 local jurisdictions, research and academic institutions, and public and private organizations. The awards will enhance state and local juvenile justice systems; provide gang prevention and intervention services; fund mentoring and reentry services...