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 ...

Resource: Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice System Involvement

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, ...

Resource: Trends and Characteristics of Youth in Residential Placement, 2021

This data snapshot shows that the number of youth in residential placement facilities fell below 25,000 in 2021. Additional statistics about youth detention and commitment rates are provided. Learn more.

Report: Referrals to Law Enforcement and School-Related Arrests in U.S. Public Schools During the 2020-21 School Year

This snapshot (PDF, 1 page) highlights data from the 2020-21 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) on referrals to law enforcement and school-related arrests. Learn more (PDF, 1 page).

Report: Student Discipline and School Climate in U.S. Public Schools

This report (PDF, 24 pages) highlights data from the 2020–21 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) on student discipline, including suspensions, expulsions, referrals to law enforcement, school-related arrests, corporal punishment. The report also features data on student harassment and bullying. Learn more (PDF, 24 pages). ...

Resource: Community Violence Intervention: The Chicago Story

In this podcast episode, a veteran of the Chicago Police Department and a former gang member who founded an organization that works with young men at high risk of committing crimes discuss their work in the field of Community Violence Intervention. Learn more.

Resource: Changing Prison Culture Reduces Violence

This brief (PDF, 8 pages) outlines findings from an evaluation of Restoring Promise, an initiative to transform housing units for young adults in prison. Findings reveal how Restoring Promise’s approach to culture transformation significantly reduces prison violence and the use of restrictive housing (commonly referred to as solitary confinement). Learn ...

Resource: Key Considerations for Applying an Equity Lens to Collaborative Practice

This brief (PDF, 14 pages) helps collaborative teams (e.g., child welfare, public health, courts, substance use disorder (SUD) and mental disorder treatment staff, other community partners) formally assess existing policies to determine whether, and to what extent, they contribute to disproportionate and disparate outcomes for the families being served. Learn ...

Resource: Adverse Childhood Experiences Capacity Assessment Tool Roadmap

The Adverse Childhood Experiences Capacity Assessment Tool (ACECAT) (PDF, 17 pages) helps health agencies inventory their capacity to address and prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). This resource is a companion piece to the ACECAT that provides concrete steps to completing the ACECAT asynchronously. Learn more. ...

OJJDP FY 2023 Invited to Apply - Juvenile Justice Facility Leadership Certificate Program Training and Technical Assistance

OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this ...

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