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REMINDER: Register for OJJDP’s Virtual Symposium on Preventing Youth Hate Crimes and Identity-Based Bullying

Preventing Youth Hate Crimes & Bullying | An OJJDP Initiative

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.

This two-day virtual symposium coincides with Bullying Prevention Month and will focus on how to prevent extremist hate groups from radicalizing youth and provide bullying prevention strategies for young people. Presenters will discuss current research and trends, support for vulnerable youth, and strategies...

Today in Juvenile Justice: Administrator Update, September 27, 2023

September 2023
On this "Today in Juvenile Justice: Administrator Update" held on September 27, 2023, OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan highlighted 49th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, noting OJJDP's recent accomplishments in juvenile justice reform as well as plans for our 50th anniversary. Ryan also discussed Youth Justice Action Month.

Coordinating Council To Hold Meeting Sept. 19

On September 19, 2023, the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Council) will convene from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Central Time (10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET) in Houston, TX.