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Juvenile protective factors

OJJDP FY 2022 Arts Programs for Justice-Involved Youth

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This solicitation will support high-quality arts programs for justice-involved youth to reduce juvenile delinquency, recidivism, and/or other problem and high-risk behaviors. Arts programs include but are not limited to painting, sculpting, drama, digital media, film, music, dance, singing, and creative writing.

OJJDP FY 2022 Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative

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This program supports the implementation and delivery of mentoring services to youth populations that are at risk or high risk for juvenile delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement.

OJJDP FY 2022 National Mentoring Programs

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This solicitation provides funding for applicant organizations to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth that are at risk or high risk for delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice systems involvement.

Model Programs Guide Literature Review: Substance Use Prevention Programs

Youth substance use prevention programs aim to promote abstinence from alcohol and illicit drugs and the misuse of over-the-counter drugs. They differ from treatment programs, which focus on youths who have been clinically diagnosed with a substance abuse problem. A variety of approaches have been developed that work with families, schools, and communities to help children and adolescents develop skills and approaches to prevent or...

January is National Mentoring Month

President Biden proclaimed January as National Mentoring Month, a nationwide observance honoring mentors and encouraging communities to engage in mentoring activities to ensure positive outcomes for youth.

Department of Justice Awards More Than $100 Million To Support Youth

FY21 Funding Awards

The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announced awards of nearly $103 million to support youth and equity in juvenile justice systems.  

"Reforming our juvenile justice systems, mentoring our youth and helping young people find a path forward to a safe and bright future are central to our mission at the Office of Justice Programs and remain top priorities of this administration,"...