Office of Justice Programs

Grants.gov Deadline: June 10, 2024, 11:59 pm ET  JustGrants Deadline: June 24, 2024, 8:59 pm ET  With this solicitation (PDF, 33 pages), OJJDP seeks to support targeted efforts to address youth violence through implementing evidence-based prevention and intervention efforts in a school-based setting (K–12th grade only). This program seeks to:   Reduce the ...

Date: November 19—21, 2024  This three-day conference will feature 72 workshops, 3 plenary sessions, and youth networking events all aimed at “Shaping the Next 50 Years” in juvenile justice. Various youth justice and delinquency prevention topics will be covered, and sessions will be geared toward young people and youth and family ...

This webinar series dives deeper into themes explored at the 2024 National Mentoring Summit. Participants will join thought leaders, practitioners, and mentors in discussing self-care strategies, emotional resilience, and holistic approaches that elevate mentoring practitioners, mentors, and mentees. Webinar dates include:   June 20, 2024, 1:00 pm ET  October 17, 2024, 1:00 pm ...

This infographic (PDF, 1 page) highlights a range of youth behaviors reported by high school students, including exposure to dating violence. Data is based on the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. Learn more (PDF, 1 page). 

OJJDP celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). The JJDPA authorizes OJJDP to provide funds to states that follow a series of federal protections for youth in the justice system. This webpage describes the "core protections" outlined in the Act and shares an overview ...

This series summarizes an abundance of research, analysis, testing, and evaluation on domestic radicalization, violence, and terrorism prevention to show practitioners how science applies to the decisions they make every day in the field. Justice professionals can read these Five Things resources to advance justice and safety in their communities ...

This fact sheet (PDF, 2 pages) explains the limited cross-system collaboration between the child welfare and juvenile justice systems to provide youth and families with the services they need. The fact sheet presents risk factors for and dual involvement with the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, key federal programs, ...

This report (PDF, 27 pages) provides details on demographics and certification of school resource officers (SROs) by the type of law enforcement agency that employs them. It also describes law enforcement, mentoring, and teaching activities performed by the officers. The report discusses equipment typically carried and training received by the ...

This resource (PDF, 3 pages) provides tips for mapping community resources for court participants. Community resource mapping is the process of identifying and documenting local assets, such as social service agencies, schools, faith organizations, and civic associations, that can serve as potential resources or partners in alternative problem-solving justice initiatives. ...

This webpage features a library of videos highlighting the experiences, lessons learned, and recommendations of the parents who contributed to the 5th Edition of “What To Do When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide.” The videos are excerpts from long-form interviews conducted with parents in January 2023. Learn ...