Reentry

On May 22, 2019, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET, OJJDP, in collaboration with the Development Services Group, Inc., will present "The Model Programs Guide Juvenile Reentry Programs Implementation Guide." This webinar will provide an overview of the resources available on OJJDP's Model Programs Guide, including program profiles, literature reviews, and Implementation Guides (I-Guides). Presenters will focus on the research that informed the development...

On April 25, 2019, the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs awarded more than $74.5 million in grants to reduce recidivism among adults and youth after confinement. OJJDP, the Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the National Institute of Justice awarded grants to state, local, and tribal jurisdictions, research institutions, and organizations to support reentry. OJJDP awarded $14.2 million to support reentry for detained juveniles...

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is accepting applications for its FY 2019 Research and Evaluation on Promising Reentry Initiatives. This program supports evaluations of innovative reentry initiatives that focus on juveniles, young adults from 18 to 24 years of age, and adults with a moderate-to-high risk of reoffending. Applications are due by May 13, 2019.

Resources:

• View and download OJJDP's "Reentry Starts...

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, November/December 2018. This issue’s top story and Message From the Administrator discuss OJJDP’s fiscal year 2018 priorities, activities, and funding.

Other features in this issue—

• Overview: OJJDP’s Intervention Division
• OJJDP Holds Core Requirements Training for States
• Facts in Focus: OJJDP’s Reentry Guide for Youth
• November: Native...

By Caren Harp, Administrator, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention works to help youth who are reentering their communities after confinement to become law-abiding, contributing members of society.

In 2016, there were more than 45,000 juveniles in residential placement facilities on any given day, according to OJJDP's latest data. When these young people will eventually...

OJJDP has released "Reentry Starts Here: A Guide for Youth in Long-Term Juvenile Corrections and Treatment Programs." This user-friendly guide is designed to help youth in juvenile corrections and treatment programs prepare for reentry and success in their community. The guide outlines how transitioning youth can seek assistance from a parent or guardian, mentor, friend, teacher, and other key people. In addition, the...