OJJDP Shares Naturalization Resources for National Immigrant Heritage Month
June is National Immigrant Heritage Month. OJJDP participates in the Naturalization Working Group, chaired by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
News and announcements
Register to Attend the OJJDP Virtual Event on Youth Online Safety
OJJDP and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program on June 28, 2022 are hosting the virtual event “Protect Our Youth Online: A Virtual Event to Start the Conversation."
OJJDP Celebrates LGBTQI+ Pride Month
President Biden proclaimed June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Pride Month.
Biden-Harris Administration Launches First Paid White House Internship Program
Recently, President Biden and Vice President Harris announced the launch of the first paid White House Internship Program.
OJJDP Releases Community-Based Alternatives to Youth Incarceration Initiative Solicitation
OJJDP is accepting applications for its FY 2022 Community-Based Alternatives to Youth Incarceration Initiative solicitation.
AMBER Alerts Launch on Instagram
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has partnered with Instagram to add an AMBER Alert feature on the social media platform to notify users of missing children in their area.
Apply Now for Office for Victims of Crime Funding To Support Minor Victims of Sex Trafficking
The Office for Victims of Crime is accepting applications for its FY 2022 Field-Generated Strategies to Address the Criminalization of Minor Victims of Sex Trafficking solicitation.
This program seeks to end the criminalization of minor victims of sex trafficking. The program also aims to develop, expand, or strengthen victim service programs that support victim-centered, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and evidence-based responses for minor victims of sex...
OJJDP News @ a Glance, May/June 2022
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, May/June 2022.
This issue's Message from the Administrator and top story introduce Administrator Liz Ryan, a staunch advocate for juvenile justice reform who joined OJJDP May 16. The newsletter also highlights the Department of Justice’s commemoration of National Missing Children’s Day and the Office’s Court Appointed...
Apply Now to Length of Stay Training and Technical Assistance Program
The Council of Juvenile Justice Administrators, in partnership with the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform, is accepting applications for its Length of Stay Training and Technical Assistance Program.
Justice Department Commemorates National Missing Children’s Day
Today, the Department of Justice announced the winners of the 2022 National Missing Children’s Day awards.
Statistical Briefing Book Offers Data Snapshot on Youth Victims of Suicide and Homicide
OJJDP has updated its Statistical Briefing Book with a new Data Snapshot on youth victims of suicide and homicide.
Long-Time Youth Advocate Liz Ryan Takes the Reins at OJJDP
On May 16, 2022, Liz Ryan was sworn in as Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars
Register for upcoming youth justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.
New OJJDP Administrator Announced
On May 4, 2022, Office of Justice Programs Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Amy L. Solomon announced that President Biden has appointed Liz Ryan as Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
OJJDP Observes National Drug Court Month
OJJDP highlights the vital role drug treatment courts can play in helping youth and families overcome the effects of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
New Webinar for Youth Justice Professionals on Helping States Implement Hate Crime Prevention Strategies
Join OJJDP on May 26, 2022, at 2 p.m. ET for "Helping States Implement Hate Crime Prevention Strategies in Their 3-Year Plan," part of OJJDP's Preventing Youth Hate Crimes & Identity-Based Bullying Initiative webinar series.
Presenters will discuss best practices to mitigate juvenile hate crime and help states implement these prevention strategies over three years. Participants will learn about misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation...
New Webinar on Family Engagement in Juvenile Justice Systems
This April 28th webinar will discuss a framework to help courts, probation, and corrections agencies shift from an ad-hoc, system-centered approach to one that centers on families.
New Webinar on Preventing and Combating Bias-Based Bullying and Hate Crimes
Participants in this April 28th webinar will learn about ways to counter stereotypes and myths to promote respectful, inclusive, and safe environments for all students and the community.
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars
Register for upcoming OJJDP-funded youth justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars
Register for upcoming OJJDP-funded youth justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives.
OJJDP Announces Upcoming Webinars
Register for upcoming webinars to review open solicitations for funding.
Funding Opportunity: Research on Juvenile Justice Topics
Learn about a National Institute of Justice funding opportunity related to juvenile justice research.
OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities
Apply for this week's funding opportunities.
New Issue of AMBER Advocate Available Now
OJJDP has released the latest issue of The AMBER Advocate newsletter.