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Message From the Acting Administrator: Collaborating To Meet Youth Needs in 2021

Acting Administrator Chyrl Jones reviews OJJDP's 2021 achievements, including launching the Preventing Youth Hate Crimes & Bullying Initiative, publishing a summary of concerns discussed at OJJDP’s first-ever Tribal Consultation, issuing recommendations for protecting youth in custody during the pandemic, and supporting a White House strategy promoting community-based interventions to reduce gun violence.

Date Published: February 2, 2022