OJJDP works to prevent gang involvement, girls' delinquency, and underage drinking.
OJJDP assists victims of child abduction and commercial sexual exploitation.
OJJDP supports mentoring, AMBER Alert, and faith-based and community initiatives.
SMART tracks local issues and maps community resources.
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OJJDP News @ a Glance, July/August 2012
The most recent issue of OJJDP’s bimonthly newsletter features highlights of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) National Intertribal Youth Summit, the Supreme Court ban on mandatory life without parole for juveniles convicted of homicide, the third Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, and more.
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Online Training and Resources Available for Mentors
OJJDP's National Training and Technical Assistance Center now links to mentoring training and resources on The Center for the Advancement of Mentoring Web site. These resources include a training series on how to mentor young people involved in the juvenile justice or foster care systems or at risk for gang involvement. |