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October is National Youth Justice Action Month

National Justice Action Month 2021
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On September 30, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden proclaimed October as National Youth Justice Action Month. The observance brings focus to juvenile justice reform and advancing equity and racial justice. The President's Proclamation refers to OJJDP programs that are designed to achieve these goals. Read the President's proclamation.

"During National Youth Justice Action Month, I call upon states and communities to join me in...

In Focus: Youth Gangs

Date Published
September 2022
Publication Type
Youth-Oriented Material, Report (Technical Assistance), Program/Project Description, Instructional Material, Factsheet
Agencies
OJJDP

In Focus: Drug Courts

Date Published
April 2022
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance), Program/Project Description, Grants and Funding
Agencies
OJJDP