OJJDP Celebrates Black History Month
President Biden proclaimed February as Black History Month, a nationwide observance celebrating the vast contributions Black Americans make to every aspect of American life.
Racial and Ethnic Disparities
OJJDP News @ a Glance, February 2024
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, February 2024.
OJJDP News @ a Glance, February 2024
Date Published
February 2024
Series
Publication Type
Newsletter
Agencies
OJJDP
Amplifying the Youth Voice During Youth Justice Action Month
October is Youth Justice Action Month—YJAM—an annual observance that’s all about action on behalf of—and with—America’s young people.
OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities
OJJDP announces new funding opportunities for the week of July 31-August 4, 2023.
OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities
OJJDP announces new funding opportunities for the week of July 24-28, 2023.
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Processing of Delinquency Cases
Date Published
July 2023
Publication Type
Data Snapshot
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored,
OJJDP-Sponsored
OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities
OJJDP announces new funding opportunities for the week of July 17-21, 2023.
OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities
OJJDP announces new funding opportunities for the week of July 10-14, 2023.
OJJDP Announces New Funding Opportunities
OJJDP announces new funding opportunities for the week of July 3-7, 2023.
OJJDP Adds National Racial and Ethnic Disparities Databook to Statistical Briefing Book
OJJDP has updated its Statistical Briefing Book (SBB) to include the National Racial and Ethnic Disparities (R/ED) Databook.
OJJDP FY 2023 Center for Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities (R/ED) in Juvenile Justice
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to fund a new Center for Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice to assist states and territories to strengthen their compliance with a core requirement of the Formula Grants Program authorized under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.
Register for Webinar on Youth and Juvenile Justice Report
Join OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan on May 17, 2023, at 2 p.m. ET, for a webinar hosted by OJJDP highlighting findings from the "Youth and the Juvenile Justice System: 2022 National Report."
Celebrating Youth Achievements and Promise During Black History Month
This blog post focuses on Black History Month and the integral contributions they make to every aspect of American life, from our cultural fabric to our international stature.
Administrator's Message: Pursuing Racial Equity and Fairness
February 2023
Series
Administrator Liz Ryan underscores OJJDP's commitment to pursue racial equity and fairness in the juvenile justice system as the Office celebrates Black History Month. She discusses OJJDP's effort to eliminate racial disparities in the juvenile justice system through its funding priorities and technical assistance provided to states developing plans to increase equity for youth.
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Indiana's 2021 Title II Application
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Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
$924,014
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Priorities
Date Published
June 2022
Agencies
OJJDP
Model Programs Guide Literature Review: Racial and Ethnic Disparity in Juvenile Justice Processing
Date Published
March 2022
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Literature Review: Racial and Ethnic Disparity in Juvenile Justice Processing
Data have shown that youths of color are more likely than white youths to be arrested and subsequently go deeper into the juvenile justice system (e.g., Puzzanchera, 2021; Puzzanchera and Hockenberry, 2013; Sickmund et al., 2021; Sickmund, Sladky, and Kang, 2021). Researchers have examined the contributing factors to these racial and ethnic disparities for decades, often testing hypotheses and theoretical frameworks related to differential offending...
Department of Justice Awards More Than $100 Million To Support Youth
The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announced awards of nearly $103 million to support youth and equity in juvenile justice systems.
"Reforming our juvenile justice systems, mentoring our youth and helping young people find a path forward to a safe and bright future are central to our mission at the Office of Justice Programs and remain top priorities of this administration,"...
Exploring Disproportionate Minority Contact in the Juvenile Justice System Over the Year Following First Arrest
Date Published
2021
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored