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50th Anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA)

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 of the JJDPA timeline. Learn more.