Justice System

The Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery (CBOB) Act (the Act) honors federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers for exceptional acts of bravery while in the line of duty. The Act establishes an award to honor exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty by federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. The medals are awarded annually by the U.S. Attorney General and are presented by the recipients' Congressional representatives.

Each CBOB nomination submission period is tied to a specific calendar year. The opening date for nominations is on or around December 15 of each year. When December 15 occurs on a weekend, the opening date for nominations may occur one or two days earlier.

Visit the CBOB website for additional information.

Information about early intervention strategies and other juvenile-related programs can be found in the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's Model Programs Guide (MPG) website. MPG is designed to assist practitioners and communities in implementing evidence-based prevention and intervention programs that can make a difference in the lives of children and communities. The MPG database of programs covers the entire continuum of youth services from prevention through sanctions to reentry.

Information about juvenile mentoring programs can be located on the Mentoring section of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's Model Programs Guide (MPG) site. Also see OJJDP's In Focus: Mentoring Youth fact sheet and the Mentoring Resources Special Feature for additional information and resources.