Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)

OJJDP Progress Narrative Questions Training

November 2024

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This webinar, held on October 24, 2024 by the Performance Measures team, discusses the components of performance report, progress reporting questions, tips for writing narratives, specific measurable achievable relevant and time-bound SMART) goals and more.

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OJJDP News @ a Glance, October 2024

Date Published

October 2024

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OJJDP News @ a Glance

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Report (Annual/Periodic)

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Agenda Available for OJJDP's 2024 National Conference on Youth Justice in Washington, DC

OJJDP and the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention invite you to explore our updated agenda and register for the 2024 National Conference on Youth Justice: Shaping the Next 50 Years.

Data Snapshot Shows Trends and Characteristics of Delinquency Cases

OJJDP has updated its Statistical Briefing Book with a new Data Snapshot on trends and characteristics of delinquency cases handled in juvenile court.

Weekly Video Series Recognizes Youth Justice Action Month

In celebration of Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM), the National Youth Justice Network and the Coalition for Juvenile Justice have launched the weekly "YOUth Are Worth It! YJAM 2024 Video Series."

JJDPA Master Class: 50 Years of Shaping Juvenile Justice

October 2024

Series

JJDPA 50th Anniversary

This webinar, held on October 17, 2024, provided an in-depth look at the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), the law that created OJJDP and established national standards for youth in custody.

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Did You Know? Youth Incarceration in Adult Jails Harms Mental Health

Did you know that youth held in adult facilities are more likely to die by suicide, suffer physical and sexual abuse, and experience psychological trauma than their peers held in facilities designed for youth?

JJDPA Master Class: 50 Years of Shaping Juvenile Justice

Event Dates

October 17, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern

Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

Series

JJDPA 50th Anniversary

OJJDP Announces Two Job Openings for Writer-Editor

Join our team! OJJDP works with national, state, local, and Tribal organizations to prevent juvenile delinquency, improve the juvenile justice system, and protect children.

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.

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...

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.

OJJDP's 50th Anniversary Administrators' Forum: "JJDPA Through the Decades"

Event Dates

October 8, 2024, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern

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Washington, DC

Event Type

Meeting

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JJDPA 50th Anniversary

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 Administrator Marks JJDPA's 50th Anniversary

September 2024

Series

JJDPA 50th Anniversary

In this video message recorded on September 5, 2024, OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan describes how the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act marked a pivotal shift in how states and territories approached youth justice.

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JJDPA 50th Anniversary Staff Stories: Diamond Lewis

September 2024

Series

JJDPA 50th Anniversary

Diamond Lewis, an OJJDP Program Manager with the State and Tribal Relations Assistance Division, describes the significance of the 50th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act in this Staff Stories video.

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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!

Today in Juvenile Justice: Administrator Update, August 29, 2024

August 2024

Series

Today in Juvenile Justice: Administrator Update

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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Building and Improving Relationships between Youth and Law Enforcement (Day 2)

August 2024

This is the second day of the National District Attorneys Association's two-day virtual training, held August 5 and 6, 2024, "Building and Improving Relationships between Youth and Law Enforcement: Strategies for Effective Programs and Collaborations".

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Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (OAYI) Podcast Answering the Call: "An OJJDP Perspective: Enhancing Mitigation and Support" with Deputy Administrator Chyrl Jones

Date Published

August 2024

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Today in Juvenile Justice: Administrator Update

Event Dates

August 29, 2024, 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern

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WebEx Audio

Event Type

Speech

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Today in Juvenile Justice: Administrator Update

Today in Juvenile Justice: Administrator Update, July 24, 2024

July 2024

Series

Today in Juvenile Justice: Administrator Update

During this call held on July 24, 2024, Administrator Ryan discussed how the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act has successfully guided states toward more developmentally appropriate and less punitive approaches to juvenile justice.

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OJJDP Launches JJDPA 50th Anniversary Social Media Toolkit

Join OJJDP and its partners in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). To help spread the word, OJJDP’s JJDPA 50th Anniversary Social Media Toolkit is now available.

OJJDP's Continuum of Care: An Effective Framework for Youth Safety, Accountability and Justice Approach

Event Dates

July 22, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern

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Location

Online

Event Type

Webinar

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