This Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) 2022 Annual Report summarizes the programs offered by OJJDP to improve the lives of young people.
This Annual Report of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) for 2022 provides detailed descriptions of OJJDP programs and initiatives focused on transforming juvenile justice and improving young lives. As the only federal office solely focused on youth who are involved in or at risk of becoming involved in the juvenile justice system, OJJDP is committed to responding to the needs of vulnerable youth. OJJDP centers the voices of system-involved youth and families, focusing on racial equity and fairness. OJJDP is guided by three clear priorities: treat children like children; keep children at home, with their families, and in their communities; and provide opportunities for system-involved youth. In fiscal year 2022, OJJDP distributed $405 million to fund delinquency prevention, intervention, and child protection activities aimed at building positive pathways for youth. OJJDP also provided vital support to states as they continued to enhance their juvenile justice systems to better serve youth and promote public safety.