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Child protection, health, and welfare

Internet Safety Month

OJJDP's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program

OJJDP created the ICAC program under the authority of the fiscal year (FY) 1998 Justice Appropriations Act, Public Law 105–119. The ICAC program helps state and local law enforcement agencies develop an effective response to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and Internet crimes against children. The ICAC program is a national network of 61 coordinated task forces representing 5,230 federal...

Tribal Youth Justice Programs and Services

Overview

Native American youth face significant challenges, including high rates of family poverty, gaps in educational opportunities, and chronic health conditions. Targeted prevention and intervention programs can help Tribal youth overcome challenges and lead productive lives. 

OJJDP's programs and services help Tribal communities prevent youth victimization and delinquency, reduce violent crime, and improve Tribal juvenile justice systems. The Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center ...