Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America National Leadership Forum
Event Dates
–
Location
Gaylord National
National Harbor, MD
Event Type
Conference
Young adults (18-24)
American Society for Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Conference
Event Dates
–
Location
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Event Type
Conference
Transfer of Juveniles to Adult Court: Effects of a Broad Policy in One Court
Date Published
December 2012
Series
Publication Type
Report (Annual/Periodic)
Agencies
OJJDP
New Haven Mentoring with NIA
2019-JY-FX-0021
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2019
$500,000
Webinar To Discuss Online Safety for Young Adults
On May 14, 2019, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET, OJJDP, in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission, will present "Cyber Safety for Young Adults." This webinar will discuss how professionals can help youth transitioning into adulthood stay safe online. Topics will include keeping information secure from hackers and scam artists, being safe using social media, avoiding viruses, and more.
Resources:
- Register and learn...
NIDA Announces Funding Opportunities for Opioid Prevention Among Adolescents and Young Adults
The National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA) has announced two funding opportunities as part of the National Institute of Health's Helping to End Addiction Long-Term (HEAL) initiative to combat the national opioid crisis. This initiative will fund research grants and a coordinating center focused on establishing the evidence base for interventions and strategies to prevent the initiation of opioid misuse and the development of...
Arrest Characteristics of Older Juveniles and Young Adults
Date Published
January 2019
Publication Type
Statistics,
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Data Snapshot
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
NIJ Announces Funding To Support Reentry Research
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...
Mentoring for Youth With Disabilities
Date Published
October 2018
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Evaluation,
Program/Project Description,
Literature Review
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
State of Vermont Title II Application 2018
2018-JX-FX-0007
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2018
$401,961
The Young Adult Empowerment Collaborative of Western Massachusetts (YAEC of Western MA)
2018-YB-FX-K001
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2018
$1,000,999
Mystery Shop Programs To Reduce Underage Alcohol Sales
Date Published
August 2017
Publication Type
Youth-Oriented Material,
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Evaluation,
Program/Project Description
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Evaluation of the Effects of Mentoring Program for Youth in Foster Care on Their Criminal Justice Involvement as Young Adults
Date Published
2018
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Summary),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Evaluation,
Program/Project Description,
Factsheet
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
OJJDP FY 18 Juvenile Reentry Research and Evaluation Program
Closing Date
The purpose of this project is to support methodologically rigorous research and evaluations (ideally a randomized controlled demonstration field experiment) with practical implications for government-funded juvenile reentry including in areas not limited to screening and assessment, behavioral management, organizational or institutional capacity and structure, cross-system services and coordination, post-release services and supervision, and family engagement and support. OJJDP is particularly interested in studies that focus...
Webinar To Discuss Age of Criminal Responsibility
On December 6, 2017, from 12 to 1 p.m. ET, OJJDP, in collaboration with the Age of Criminal Responsibility Research Training and Technical Assistance Center, will present "Practical Impact of the Age of Criminal Responsibility: Perspectives of Youth and Family Members." This webinar will highlight a young adult who was formerly incarcerated as a juvenile within the adult criminal justice system; a family member of...
Council of State Governments Justice Center Releases Resource To Address Recidivism
The Council of State Governments Justice Center has released "Dos and Don'ts for Reducing Recidivism Among Young Adults in the Justice System." This resource provides strategies that policymakers and justice system leaders can use to guide policy and practice changes to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for young adults.
Resources:
- See OJJDP's Model Programs Guide for programs to reduce recidivism.
Coeur D' Alene Tribe's Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court
2017-DC-BX-0062
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2017
$350,000
Young Fathers CAN (Create a New Beginning)
2017-IG-BX-0019
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2016
$342,858
Community-Based Violence Prevention Study of the Safe and Successful Youth Initiative: An Intervention To Prevent Urban Gun Violence
Date Published
April 2017
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Evaluation,
Program/Project Description
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
New Brief Addresses Youth Development and Justice Policy
The MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Law and Neuroscience has released “How Should Justice Policy Treat Young Offenders?” This brief explores current research and justice policy advances related to adolescent and young adult brain development. The report examines the neuroscience of adolescents and young adults aged 18-21, discusses how adolescent development has impacted justice policies, and offers recommendations for tailoring justice policies...
Local Measures: The Need for Neighborhood-Level Data in Youth Violence Prevention Initiatives
Date Published
January 2017
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Issue Overview
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Youth Violence Prevention
2014-MU-MU-K002
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2016
$125,000
Seattle Forum Project
2014-NY-FX-K003
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2016
$258,000