News and announcements
The AMBER Advocate, Issue 2 2020
OJJDP News @ a Glance, May/June 2020
OJJDP News @ a Glance, March/April 2020
The AMBER Advocate, Issue 1 2020
OJJDP News @ a Glance, May/June 2019
The AMBER Advocate, Issue 4 2019
OJJDP News @ a Glance, November/December 2019
The AMBER Advocate, Issue 3 2019
OJJDP News @ a Glance, September/October 2019
OJJDP News @ a Glance, September/October 2017
OJJDP Accepting Nominations for National Missing Children's Day Awards
Each year, the U.S. Department of Justice, through OJJDP, recognizes individuals, organizations, and agencies that have made a difference in recovering missing and abducted children and protecting children from exploitation. The Department recognizes the awardees each May at the annual National Missing Children's Day ceremony in Washington, DC.
Access the nomination forms for the 2020 Annual National Missing Children's Day awards online:
Nominations Being Accepted for 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards
The Office for Victims of Crime is now accepting nominations for the 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards to recognize individuals, teams, programs, and organizations who demonstrate outstanding achievements in supporting victims and victim services. Award recipients will be honored at the National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. Nominations are due by October 9, 2019.
Resources:
OJJDP Launches Redesigned Website
Today, OJJDP launched its redesigned website at a new web address: ojjdp.ojp.gov. The redesigned website offers a modern look and feel, enhanced technology, and a more user-friendly experience on mobile devices.
The OJJDP website now features state-of-the-art search capabilities, updated site navigation, and a simplified layout. New content includes a state support page, expanded funding information, and a multimedia page that includes...
Blogs
The following blogs highlight OJJDP programs and Department of Justice initiatives that support OJJDP's mission:
2024
- OJJDP National Conference on Youth Justice Reflects on Progress, Looks to Future (12/6/24)
- The history of the 1974 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (9/6/2024)
- Op-Ed: Treat Kids as Kids: A Modern Approach to Ensuring Safe Communities (8/1/2024)
2023
- Amplifying the Youth Voice During Youth Justice Action Month (10/20/2023)...
Press Releases
Review Department of Justice and related federal agency press releases issued over the past several years.
2024 Press Releases
- Justice Department Elevates Perspectives of Young People at the 2024 National Conference on Youth Justice (11/19/24)
- Justice Department Finds Conditions at Fulton County Jail in Georgia Violate the Constitution and Federal Law (11/14/24)
- Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer Delivers Remarks at the Discussion...
JUVJUST
OJJDP's JUVJUST news services provides information on OJJDP and OJJDP-supported publications, funding opportunities, events, and more to subscribers. OJJDP will consider requests from other federal agencies to release information through the JUVJUST news service on a case-by-case basis. Subscribe to JUVJUST and browse past JUVJUST announcements below.
The AMBER Advocate, Issue 2 2019
OJJDP News @ a Glance, July/August 2019
OJJDP News @ a Glance
Since 2002, the e-mail newsletter OJJDP News @ a Glance has been highlighting OJJDP activities, publications, news from the field and Tribal communities, and upcoming events.
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