Join with OJP to Celebrate Safe Communities in October
September 2008
With kids across the country heading back to school, the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is working to remind Americans that the safety of our children and the safety of our neighborhoods go hand in hand. The welfare of our young people is a direct link to the health of our communities.
Many of our crime prevention efforts involve protecting children and teenagers. Through programs like AMBER Alert and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program, administered by our Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, we are working to prevent child abductions and online child sexual exploitation. We are also working to prevent cyberbullying by educating teens and parents about ways to avoid harassment and threats through the Internet and other technology.
In October, OJP’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, the National Sheriffs’ Association, and the National Crime Prevention Council will recognize Crime Prevention Month and will help local communities organize safety-focused events October 2–4 in an effort to Celebrate Safe Communities.
OJP Bureaus & Offices
- Bureau of Justice Assistance
- Bureau of Justice Statistics
- Community Capacity Development Office
- National Institute of Justice
- Office for Victims of Crime
- Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
- Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking
- -- All OJP Offices
Highlights
- CCDO Communications Toolkit
- Evaluating Children's Advocacy Centers' Response to Child Sexual Abuse
- Financial Guide 2008 Now Available
- Sexually Assaulted Children: National Estimates and Characteristics
- Civil Rights Complaints in U.S. District Courts
- Criminal Victimization in the United States
- 2009 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Online Nomination Form
- National Guidelines for Sex Offender Registration and Notification