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Juvenile offenders

OJJDP FY 14 Smart on Juvenile Justice: Juvenile Prosecution Curriculum Development, Training, and Technical Assistance Program

Closing Date
This program promotes developmentally appropriate approaches in handling juvenile offender cases through development and delivery of competency-based training and professional resources for prosecutors. It will explore alternatives to incarceration using a more balanced approach for holding youthful offenders accountable, ensuring community safety, and creating more effective outcomes for youthful offenders.