OJJDP Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 15
January 15, 2024 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Each year, people around the world celebrate and honor Dr. King’s life and legacy by participating in a “National Day of Service.”
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OJJDP Announces Job Opening for Grants Management Specialist
Join our team! OJJDP works with national, state, local, and Tribal organizations to prevent juvenile delinquency, improve the justice system, and protect children.
Today in Juvenile Justice: Administrator Update
Justice Department Publishes Report on Reducing Fines and Fees
Recently, the Department of Justice's Office for Access to Justice (ATJ) released "Access to Justice Spotlight: Fines & Fees."
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars and Events
Register for upcoming youth justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.
Today in Juvenile Justice: Administrator Update, December 19, 2023
December 2023
On this "Today in Juvenile Justice: Administrator Update" held on December 19, 2023, OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan highlighted OJJDP's Fiscal Year 2023 grant awards and additional OJJDP initiatives for 2024.
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OJJDP News @ a Glance, November/December 2023
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OJJDP Hosts YJAM Youth and Family Panel Discussion
OJJDP hosted a Youth Justice Action Month panel discussion on “Centering Impacted Youth and Families” on October 26, 2023, in Washington DC.
OJJDP News @ a Glance, November/December 2023
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, November/December 2023.
Data Snapshot Shows Bullying Reported by High School Students
OJJDP has updated its Statistical Briefing Book with a new Data Snapshot on the prevalence of bullying experiences reported by high school students in 2021.
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars and Events
Register for upcoming youth justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.
Register for Webinar on Preventing Racism, Identity-based Bullying, and Hate Crimes
On December 7, 2023, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET, OJJDP will present “Empowering People Working with Youth to Understand and Prevent Racism” as part of OJJDP’s Preventing Youth Hate Crimes & Identity-Based Bully Initiative.
Coordinating Council To Hold Meeting on December 6
On December 6, 2023, the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Council) will convene from 1 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET in Washington, DC.
Register for Webinar on Preventing Racism and the Criminalization of Normal Adolescent Behavior Among Youth of Color
Learn more about and register for the webinar.
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars and Events
Register for upcoming youth justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.
New Double Issue of The AMBER Advocate Available Now
OJJDP has released the latest issue of The AMBER Advocate newsletter.
President Biden Proclaims November as National Native American Heritage Month
President Biden proclaimed November as National Native American Heritage Month, an annual observance celebrating the contributions of Tribal peoples.
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars and Events
Register for upcoming youth justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.
OJJDP To Hold Virtual Tribal Consultations and Listening Sessions
Participate in the October 27 session.
Office of Justice Programs' Blog Discusses OJJDP Grantee Unlocking Youth Potential
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) recently posted a blog post spotlighting an OJJDP grantee serving Houston area youth—Civic Heart.
OJJDP Administrator Ryan's New Blog Post Discusses Amplifying Youth Voices During Youth Justice Action Month
In a new blog post, OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan highlights Youth Justice Action Month and underscores OJJDP’s commitment to amplifying youth voices to improve the juvenile justice system.
REMINDER: Register for OJJDP’s Virtual Symposium on Preventing Youth Hate Crimes and Identity-Based Bullying
OJJDP will host its second Preventing Youth Hate Crimes and Identity-Based Bullying Virtual Symposium October 17-18, 2023, from 12 to 5 p.m. ET.
NIJ Announces Funding To Support Research Assistantship Program
The National Institute of Justice is accepting applications for its 2024 Research Assistantship Program.
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars and Events
Register for upcoming youth justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.