Training and technical assistance

The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announced awards of more than $144 million to enhance services for victims of crime nationwide. OJJDP awarded more than $54 million to support the effective investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases and improve positive outcomes for child abuse and neglect victims. This includes OJJDP's support of children's advocacy centers (CACs) to address child abuse and...

Register for the upcoming juvenile-justice related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives. 

On September 24, 2020, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. ET, Westat and the American Probation and Parole Association will present “Juvenile Justice Reforms in Kentucky: Evaluation Findings and Lessons Learned.” This webinar will highlight findings from an OJJDP-funded evaluation of juvenile justice reform efforts in Kentucky. The reforms sought to improve systems and youth outcomes. The National Institute of Justice managed the Kentucky...

President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation recognizing September 20 to 26, 2020 as National Gang Violence Prevention Week. This weeklong observance is dedicated to combating gang violence in communities nationwide. OJJDP supports a range of programs and activities designed to prevent and suppress gang violence and recruitment. OJJDP also assists young victims and witnesses of gang violence. The OJJDP-supported National Gang Center...