OJJDP News @ a Glance, December 2024
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, December 2024.
News and announcements
New Youth Mental Health Campaign Focuses on Building Trust with Caring Adults
The National Children's Alliance has launched a youth mental health awareness campaign called #BeThereNow.
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars and Events
Register for upcoming youth justice-related webinars on programs and initiatives from the National District Attorneys Association and MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership.
OJJDP Releases Youth and Family Partnerships Best Practices Guide
OJJDP has released "Partnering With Youth and Families: A Best Practices Guide for Youth Justice Stakeholders."
OJJDP's 2024 National Conference on Youth Justice Showcases Youth Leadership
More than 2,500 attendees united at OJJDP's 2024 National Conference on Youth Justice November 19–21, in Washington, DC. The conference, cosponsored by the federal Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, brought together young people, families, youth justice practitioners, community leaders, educators, OJJDP grantees, and policymakers to discuss transforming juvenile justice. The conference was the capstone of OJJDP's yearlong 50th anniversary celebration of...
Center for Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities Focuses on Credible Messenger Mentorship
The OJJDP-funded Center for Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice has released a new video in its monthly series on racial equity resources.
OJJDP News @ a Glance, November 2024
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, November 2024.
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars and Events
Register for upcoming youth justice-related webinars on programs and initiatives from the National District Attorneys Association, Opioid Affected Youth Initiative and more.
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars and Events
Register for upcoming youth justice-related webinars on programs and initiatives from the Pride Justice Resource Center, MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership, and the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
New Issue of Tribal Youth Resource Center Newsletter Available Now
The OJJDP Tribal Youth Resource Center has released the latest issue of its quarterly newsletter: “Roots of Resilience: Empowering Our Most Vulnerable Youth.”
Data Snapshot Shows Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Delinquency Cases
OJJDP has updated its Statistical Briefing Book with a new Data Snapshot on racial and ethnic disparities in the processing of delinquency cases from 2005 to 2022.
National Mentoring Resource Center Guide on Creating a Youth Council Now Available
The National Mentoring Resource Center (NMRC) has released “A Guide to Applying Youth Voice: Tips to Implement Youth Voice Through a Youth Advisory Council.”
Data Reveal Juvenile Court Cases Declined in 2021
OJJDP and the National Institute of Justice have released the "Delinquency Cases in Juvenile Court, 2021" fact sheet showing statistics on delinquency cases handled in U.S. juvenile courts from 2005 to 2021.
OJJDP News @ a Glance, October 2024
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, October 2024.
Agenda Available for OJJDP's 2024 National Conference on Youth Justice in Washington, DC
OJJDP and the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention invite you to explore our updated agenda and register for the 2024 National Conference on Youth Justice: Shaping the Next 50 Years.
Data Snapshot Shows Trends and Characteristics of Delinquency Cases
OJJDP has updated its Statistical Briefing Book with a new Data Snapshot on trends and characteristics of delinquency cases handled in juvenile court.
Weekly Video Series Recognizes Youth Justice Action Month
In celebration of Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM), the National Youth Justice Network and the Coalition for Juvenile Justice have launched the weekly "YOUth Are Worth It! YJAM 2024 Video Series."
Data Reveal Juvenile Court Cases Declined in 2021
OJJDP and the National Institute of Justice have released the "Delinquency Cases in Juvenile Court, 2021" fact sheet showing statistics on delinquency cases handled in U.S. juvenile courts from 2005 to 2021.
Robert Schwartz, Juvenile Law Center Cofounder, Dies at 75
OJJDP mourns the loss of Robert Schwartz, cofounder of the Juvenile Law Center and life-long youth justice reform pioneer. Schwartz died October 8, 2024.
CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results Now Available
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) results. This survey was developed to monitor high school students’ health and risk behaviors that contribute to death, disability, and social problems.
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars and Events
Register for upcoming youth justice-related webinars on programs and initiatives.
Register for JJDPA Master Class: 50 Years of Shaping Juvenile Justice
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) join OJJDP on October 17, 2024, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET, for JJDPA Master Class: 50 Years of Shaping Juvenile Justice.
Did You Know? Youth Incarceration in Adult Jails Harms Mental Health
Did you know that youth held in adult facilities are more likely to die by suicide, suffer physical and sexual abuse, and experience psychological trauma than their peers held in facilities designed for youth?
Register To Attend Webinar on NIJ-funded Youth Protective Factors Study on October 2
On October 2, 2024, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET, the Council of State Governments Justice Center, UMass Chan Medical School, and UC Berkeley’s Risk-Resilience Lab will host “The Youth Protective Factors Study: Risk, Strengths, and Reoffending.”
This webinar will present key findings from a brief highlighting findings from the Youth Protective Factors Study, “Youth Reoffending: Prevalence and Predictive Risk Factors in Two...
OJJDP Announces Two Job Openings for Writer-Editor
Join our team! OJJDP works with national, state, local, and Tribal organizations to prevent juvenile delinquency, improve the juvenile justice system, and protect children.