Violence prevention
National Gang Center Community Violence Intervention—Addressing Gangs: Understanding Youth Gang Involvement Webinar
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars
Community Violence Intervention—Addressing Gangs: Effective Street Outreach
DOJ Announces New Approach to Reduce Violent Crime
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars
Register for upcoming juvenile justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.
Date | Title | Registration |
May 17, 2021 | OJJDP FY 2021 Strategies To Support Children Exposed to Violence Grant Solicitation | Register |
May 18, 2021 | OJJDP FY 2021 Comprehensive Youth Violence Prevention and Reduction Programs Solicitation | Register |
May 19, 2021 | Expunging Juvenile Records: Misconceptions, Collateral Consequences, and Emerging Practices | Register |
May 25, 2021 | Putting the Pieces Together... |
OJJDP Funding Opportunities Available
OJJDP FY 2021 Comprehensive Youth Violence Prevention and Reduction Program
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Community Violence Interventions
On April 7, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced investments in community violence intervention (CVI) strategies to reduce gun violence. The announcement details changes to existing federal funding by five federal agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), to direct support to CVI programs.
As part of DOJ's efforts, OJJDP will give priority to applicants proposing CVI strategies under two competitive fiscal year 2021 grant...
Addressing Gangs: Introduction to the Comprehensive Gang Model
OJJDP News @ a Glance, September/October 2020
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...