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Administrator's Message: Taking Action To Protect Our Kids

To mark Youth Justice Action Month, Administrator Liz Ryan reaffirms OJJDP's commitment to working with its partners to reform and improve the juvenile justice system. She calls for all stakeholders to renew their focus on keeping young people out of confinement, in school, and in their communities. 

Date Published: October 6, 2022