Juvenile (under 18)

This initiative will provide funding to (1) develop effective, well-resourced model juvenile indigent defender offices and (2) develop and implement standards of practice and policy for the effective management of such offices. Through training and technical assistance, this initiative will provide cost-effective and innovative training for the juvenile indigent defense bar and court-appointed counsel working on behalf of juvenile indigent defendants, particularly in traditionally underserved...

This solicitation seeks proposals for rigorous research regarding juvenile and/or older adolescent reentry. The goal of the research will be to advance understanding and implementation of effective, developmental science-informed reentry practice in the field. OJJDP expects this research will highlight practices that will improve positive outcomes for youth transitioning out of placement and reduce recidivism. OJJDP will identify priority areas for this solicitation based on...