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The following message is sent on behalf of Ms. Chryl Jones, Acting Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP):
Dear OJJDP Designated State Agency Director,
I am writing in follow up to the letter I sent to you on November 3,…
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In Perspective: An Overview of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
This brief document defines the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, describes how it works and why we need it, and examines its impact on the U.S. juvenile justice system.
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Programming for Older Youth in Juvenile Justice Facilities
This white paper focuses on programming for youth ages 17 and older residing in secure custody settings. The purpose is to provide the audience with program-related resources for working with these youth and introduce potential funding resources for age-appropriate…
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Juvenile Justice Use of Force Continuum
Juvenile justice leaders, facility administrators, and staff are responsible for the proper and safe supervision of youth, establishing clear rules and expectations that are fairly and consistently enforced, offering programs and services that meet youths’ needs, and…