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This document (PDF, 16 pages) features the work of an Arizona Child Abduction Response Team that exemplifies the value of a well-structured, well-sustained Child Abduction Response Team. The front lines story details the power of an 'SOS' social media post in alerting law enforcement to two abducted Texas teens. It ...
MODIFICATION: OTIP has modified this forecast from its original version to reflect a change in project objectives. The originally proposed third objective (training) was replaced with public awareness. This is the only modification to the forecast. The Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) within the Administration for Children and Families ...
This report (PDF, 70 pages) summarizes the scientific literature on what is currently known about the most effective strategies to prevent online violence against children (online VAC). While there is not yet a consensus on what types of violence and victimization should be included in online VAC, the following types ...
The online training courses will help professionals assess, respond to, and treat youth with sexual behavior problems. These courses were created from evidence-based best practices and focus on youth between the ages of 9 and 14.  Each course is ongoing and offers free continuing education credits. The four courses are:   Clinical Assessment of ...
This report (PDF, 21 pages) describes characteristics of juvenile justice facilities related to youth-reported sexual victimization. The report presents sexual victimization rates reported by youth in juvenile facilities by topics such as facility organizational structure, staff, and atmosphere. It also provides facility-reported data on staff hiring in juvenile facilities, staff ...
DOJ announced grant awards totaling almost $105 million to protect children from exploitation, trauma, and abuse, and to fund improvements in the judicial system’s handling of child abuse and neglect cases. Funds will help develop, enhance, and strengthen investigative and trauma-informed services to assist youth, while supporting robust training and ...
Strengthen the Relationship: The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Mission to South Africa of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for Federal financial assistance to support projects that strengthen ties and build relationships between the United States and South Africa. PAS welcomes proposals from South ...
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is seeking nominations for awardees for this year’s 40th annual National Missing Children's Day ceremony in Washington, DC. This ceremony honors the extraordinary efforts of individuals, organizations, and agencies that have made significant contributions to protecting children. Nominations are being accepted for the ...
This podcast episode is the first in a four-part series focusing on strategies and resources to strengthen Tribal communities’ capacity in response to the needs of runaway, missing, and trafficked Tribal Youth. Learn more. 
This document (PDF, 16 pages) highlights the work of the AMBER Alert in Indian Country program to distribute Technology Toolkits to Tribal law enforcement agencies across the country. The Briefs section provides updates on AMBER Alert and other endangered missing persons work underway across the U.S. and internationally. Learn more.  ...
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