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Gang Prevention

Student Reports of Bullying: Results from the 2019 School Crime Supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey

This report (PDF, 71 pages) uses data from the 2019 School Crime Supplement (SCS) to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) to show the relationship between bullying victimization and other variables of interest, such as:  the reported presence of gangs, guns, drugs, alcohol, and hate-related graffiti at school;  select security measures;   student criminal ...

Resource: Fast Facts on Firearm Violence Prevention

This website offers an overview of the different types of firearm injuries, prevalence of firearm injuries — including among teens and young adults, and consequences of firearm violence. The page also provides guidance on defensive gun use, firearm violence prevention, and safe firearm storage. Learn more.   ...

Resource: Five Things About Juvenile Delinquency Intervention and Treatment

This brief (PDF, 2 pages) explores findings on interventions and treatment programs that seek to prevent crime and reduce recidivism among youth. The following five statements are based on practices and programs rated by CrimeSolutions:  Juvenile awareness programs may be ineffective and potentially harmful.  Cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce aggression in children ...

Resource: Resilience, Opportunity, Safety, Education, Strength (ROSES) Program

This community-based, trauma-informed, gender-responsive advocacy intervention is designed for girls 11 to 17 years old who are at risk for or already involved in the juvenile justice system. The program is rated Promising in the Crime Solutions database. Intervention group girls were less likely to engage in physical fights and ...

Resource: Violence Prevention in Practice

This Implementation Guide supports state and local health agencies and other stakeholders in planning, implementing, and evaluating violence prevention efforts. Depending on where an organization is in the implementation process, these sections can stand-alone or be used in any order. Learn more.   ...

OJJDP FY 2022 Invited to Apply - Training and Technical Assistance - National Gang Center

Please refer to the OJP Invitation Letter for program-specific information. Statutory Authority: Awards under this solicitation will be made under the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260, 134 Stat. 1182, 1257.

OJJDP FY 2022 Youth Violence Prevention Program

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, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. This solicitation provides ...

OJJDP FY 2022 Supporting Vulnerable At-Risk Youth and Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care

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. OJJDP envisions ...

Resource: Data Snapshot: Youth Victims of Suicide and Homicide

This data snapshot (PDF, 1 page) details the characteristics and trends of youth victims of suicide and homicide in 2020. While the number of youth suicide victims changed little from 2019 to 2020, the number of youth homicide victims increased 47 percent. Learn more (PDF, 1 page).  

Resource: Association of County-Level Poverty and Inequities with Firearm-Related Mortality in U.S. Youth

This study examined the association between county-level poverty concentration and firearm-related mortality rates in U.S. youth. Based on the study’s findings, authors advocate for urgent implementation of a multidimensional strategy to reduce poverty and firearm-related deaths. Learn more. 
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