News and announcements

OJJDP News @ a Glance, May/June 2022

OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan was sworn in on May 16 by OJP Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Amy L. Solomon.

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, May/June 2022.

This issue's Message from the Administrator and top story introduce Administrator Liz Ryan, a staunch advocate for juvenile justice reform who joined OJJDP May 16. The newsletter also highlights the Department of Justice’s commemoration of National Missing Children’s Day and the Office’s Court Appointed...

OJJDP News @ a Glance, May/June 2022

Apply Now to Length of Stay Training and Technical Assistance Program

The Council of Juvenile Justice Administrators, in partnership with the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform, is accepting applications for its Length of Stay Training and Technical Assistance Program.

Justice Department Commemorates National Missing Children’s Day

Today, the Department of Justice announced the winners of the 2022 National Missing Children’s Day awards.

Statistical Briefing Book Offers Data Snapshot on Youth Victims of Suicide and Homicide

OJJDP has updated its Statistical Briefing Book with a new Data Snapshot on youth victims of suicide and homicide.

Long-Time Youth Advocate Liz Ryan Takes the Reins at OJJDP

On May 16, 2022, Liz Ryan was sworn in as Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars

Register for upcoming youth justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.

New OJJDP Administrator Announced

On May 4, 2022, Office of Justice Programs Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Amy L. Solomon announced that President Biden has appointed Liz Ryan as Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

OJJDP Observes National Drug Court Month

OJJDP highlights the vital role drug treatment courts can play in helping youth and families overcome the effects of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

New Webinar for Youth Justice Professionals on Helping States Implement Hate Crime Prevention Strategies

Preventing Youth Hate Crimes & Bullying | An OJJDP Initiative

Join OJJDP on May 26, 2022, at 2 p.m. ET for "Helping States Implement Hate Crime Prevention Strategies in Their 3-Year Plan," part of OJJDP's Preventing Youth Hate Crimes & Identity-Based Bullying Initiative webinar series.

Presenters will discuss best practices to mitigate juvenile hate crime and help states implement these prevention strategies over three years. Participants will learn about misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation...

New Webinar on Family Engagement in Juvenile Justice Systems

This April 28th webinar will discuss a framework to help courts, probation, and corrections agencies shift from an ad-hoc, system-centered approach to one that centers on families.

New Webinar on Preventing and Combating Bias-Based Bullying and Hate Crimes

Participants in this April 28th webinar will learn about ways to counter stereotypes and myths to promote respectful, inclusive, and safe environments for all students and the community.