OJJDP has created a new webpage to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). Signed into law September 7, 1974, the JJDPA established OJJDP to support local, state, and Tribal efforts to improve the juvenile justice system.
Visit the webpage throughout the year for a range of resources, including a legislative timeline, virtual library, list of past OJJDP Administrators, and more.
RESOURCES:
- Learn about OJJDP's priorities.
- Read a blog post from September 2023 by OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan discussing the 49th anniversary of the JJDPA .
- Follow OJJDP on X formerly known as Twitter and Facebook.
Date Published: January 24, 2024