Register To Attend OJJDP's 50th Anniversary Administrators' Forum October 8
OJJDP will host the first Administrators’ Forum: “JJDPA Through the Decades,” on October 8, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. ET.
News and announcements
OJJDP News @ a Glance, September 2024
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, September 2024.
Department of Justice Reaffirms National Commitment To Youth Justice Reform
On September 7, 2024, the Department of Justice marked the 50th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). This landmark legislation set federal standards for the safe and equitable treatment of young people who encounter the juvenile justice system and established OJJDP to lead national efforts to prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency.
The JJDPA has received broad bipartisan support throughout its...
Apply Now for OJJDP's Spring 2025 Law Student Volunteer Internship Program
OJJDP is accepting applications for its Spring 2025 volunteer internship program for law students interested in the youth justice and child welfare fields.
Join OJJDP's Hate Crimes and Identity-Based Bullying Initiative on September 25
Join OJJDP on September 25, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET, for "Engaging Youth to Become Change Agents to Combat Identity-Based Bullying and Hate." This webinar is presented as part of OJJDP's Preventing Youth Hate Crimes & Identity-Based Bullying Initiative.
Panelists will highlight programs that focus on youth campaigns that leverage peer influence and social networks to reduce violence, hate, and bullying...
OJJDP Announces Job Openings for Senior Policy Specialist and Grants Management Specialist
Join our team! OJJDP works with national, state, local, and Tribal organizations to prevent juvenile delinquency, improve the juvenile justice system, and protect children.
Join OJJDP for the 2024 National Conference on Youth Justice in Washington, D.C.
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention invites you to register for the 2024 National Conference on Youth Justice: Shaping the Next 50 Years.
Coordinating Council To Hold Meeting on September 19
On September 19, 2024, the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Council) will convene from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET in Washington, DC.
OJJDP Recognizes September 11 as National Day of Service and Remembrance
Join OJJDP in recognizing the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance by honoring and commemorating those who lost their lives due to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
OJJDP Administrator Marks 50th Anniversary of JJDPA in Video
In a new video message, OJJDP Administrator Ryan pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).
OJJDP Celebrates 50 Years of Transforming Youth Justice
The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention are turning 50!
Bureau of Justice Statistics Releases 2023 School Crime and Safety Report
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) have released Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2023.
MENTOR Accepting 2025 National Mentoring Summit Scholarship Applications
MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership is accepting scholarship applications from young leaders working across the mentoring field for its 2025 National Mentoring Summit to be held January 29-31, 2025, in Washington DC.
Apply Now for Supporting The Well-Being of System-Involved LGBTQ Youth Certificate Program
The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform, in partnership with the National Center for Lesbian Rights and Ceres Policy Research, is accepting applications for its 2024 Supporting the Well-Being of System-Involved LGBTQ Youth Certificate Program.
New CDC Report Shows Increased Violence Against LGBTQ+ Youth and Girls
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released the “Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary and Trends Report: 2013-2023.”
Today in Juvenile Justice: Administrator Update, August 29, 2024
August 2024
During this call held on August 29, 2024, Administrator Ryan discussed the 50th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) subgrantee events and outreach activities.
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OJJDP News @ a Glance, August 2024
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, August 2024.
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars and Events
Register for upcoming youth justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.
NIJ Brief Highlights Research-Based Findings on Youth and Delinquency
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has released "Five Things About Youth and Delinquency," a brief highlighting the latest data and research-based findings on youth and delinquency for identifying strategies to support positive youth development.
OJJDP Administrator Ryan Advocates Treating Kids as Kids in Recent Op-Ed
In a new opinion editorial, OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan discusses how treating children as children can improve youth outcomes and advance community safety.
Today in Juvenile Justice: Administrator Update
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars and Events
Register for upcoming youth justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.
Register for Virtual Training To Build Relationships Between Youth and Law Enforcement
On August 5-6, 2024, the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) will host a 2-day virtual juvenile justice training: "Building and Improving Relationships between Youth and Law Enforcement: Strategies for Effective Programs and Collaborations."
The event will feature presentations from police departments and nonprofit organizations that run programs focused on developing and improving relationships between youth and law enforcement. Topics will include:
- The...
Did You Know? The JJDPA Ensures Youth Are Kept Out of Adult Jails and Are Separated From Incarcerated Adults
The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, recognizes that youth are fundamentally different from adults and must be treated as such.
Data Snapshot Reveals Alarming Depression Rates Among Youth
OJJDP has updated its Statistical Briefing Book with a new Data Snapshot on major depressive episodes among youth.