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Older teens (15-17)

Financial Literacy for Teens Webinar

September 2018

OJJDP, in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission, presented “Financial Literacy for Teens.” This webinar focused on teen financial independence. The webinar examined the importance of a credit report and discusses how to order, review, and correct them. Presenters also discuss free resources to help teens prepare to get credit and avoid pitfalls when applying for student loans, buying a car, renting an apartment, or making other financial decisions. Identity theft is a concern to foster youth and will be covered in this webinar.

Spotlight on Youth Homicide Victims

Date Published
November 2017
Publication Type
Statistics, Report (Technical Assistance), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Report (Annual/Periodic), Data Snapshot
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored