Training and technical assistance
Trauma-informed Prosecutor Project (TiPP)
National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth
SHIFT (Supporting Heroes in Mental Health Foundational Training)
Child Advocacy Centers Military Partnership Pilot Project
Military Children With Problematic Sexual Behaviors: Enhanced Response Through Training and Technical Assistance for Military Personnel
Tribal Law and Policy Institute: Tribal Youth Leadership Development
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars
Date | Title | Registration |
October 20, 2020 | Assessing and Improving Trauma-Informed Care in a Children’s Advocacy Center | Register |
October 22, 2020 | Running an Effective Case Review in a Virtual World | Register |
October 28, 2020 | Explaining ICAC Investigations for Child Advocacy Centers | Register |
October 29, 2020 | Effective Leadership Series 3: Wellness Strategies for Effective Leaders | Register |
Department of Justice Awards $144 Million To Improve Services for Crime Victims
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...
The AMBER Advocate, Issue 3 2020
Corroborating Evidence: For Prosecutors, Law Enforcement, Forensic Interviewers and other MDT members
Improving Youth Defense
Overview
In May 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in In re Gault that established the right to counsel for youth in delinquency cases. Despite progress made nearly 56 years since that decision, the promise of In re Gault has yet to become a reality for many of America's youth. Research...
Toolkit for Re-emerging Child Advocacy Centers
Explaining ICAC Investigations for Child Advocacy Centers
Assessing and Improving Trauma-Informed Care in a Children’s Advocacy Center
Safety Pledge Webinar: Keep Kids Safer Online
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars
Register for the upcoming juvenile-justice related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.
Date | Title | Registration |
October 1, 2020 | He Said, She Said, We Looked: How to Find Corroborating Evidence | Register |
October 6, 2020 | Creating Trauma-Informed Child Welfare Organizations | Register |
October 13, 2020 | Defending the Forensic Interview in Court: The Importance of Preparing with Your Prosecutor and What the Conversation Should Look Like | |
October 14... |
Webinar To Discuss Evaluation of Juvenile Justice Reforms in Kentucky
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 Trump Issues Proclamation for National Gang Violence Prevention Week
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...
Comprehensive Gang Model - Building Impactful Collaboration Through Community Mobilization
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