Juvenile Justice Connection

Funding for Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Drug Courts

2008-06-13T17:44:00Z

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has funding available for a training and technical assistance provider for juvenile courts and juvenile drug courts wishing to implement the Brief Intervention and Referral to Treament (BIRT) model. Applications are due by 8:00 p.m. E.T., on July 3, 2008.

2008 Kids Count Data Book

2008-06-13T17:07:00Z

The Annie E. Casey Foundation, a private charitable organization established to promote the welfare of disadvantaged children, has released their latest data book on the status of children and families in the United States. Along with the latest available data that measures educational, social, economic and the physical well-being of children, the foundation provides an essay on reform of the juvenile justice system. Individual state statistics on the condition of children are augmented by data on the number of youth in custody.

Juvenile Reentry and Multiple System Involvement

2008-05-22T21:02:00Z

The subject of adult reentry has received considerable attention and research. But what about the needs of juveniles as they re-enter the community after a period of incarceration? Youthful offenders face significant challenges in transitioning back into the community that are different from adults. During this transitional period they often come into contact with child-serving systems. Does involvement with these human and public service systems address the needs of and provide support for this population to the extent of impacting recidivism? A report to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is one of the first studies to utilize administrative data, sourced from various human and public service agencies, to examine the experiences of returning youthful offenders statewide and from Chicago to ascertain how multiple system involvement may affect this population.

Did You Know OJJDP Offers Training and Technical Assistance?

2008-05-09T22:07:00Z

Did you know that the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) also offers training and technical assistance?

Check out this link to the OJJDP National Training and Technical Assistance Center and see what they have to offer!

http://www.nttac.org

OJJDP Releases Review of Title V Programs . . .

2008-05-07T16:57:00Z

OJJDP Report Reviews Title V Program

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has published "2004–2005 Report to Congress: Title V Community Prevention Grants Program."

Established by Congress in 1992, the Title V Program supports state and local efforts to reduce risk factors associated with juvenile delinquency and enhance protective factors that promote healthy personal and social development. This Report reviews the background of the Title V Program; highlights Federal, state, and local activities in 2004–2005; and outlines OJJDP’s plans for enhancing the impact of Title V.

Resources:

Print copies of "2004–2005 Report to Congress: Title V Community Prevention Grants Program" (NCJ 215559) may be ordered at http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Publications/AlphaList.aspx. For quick access, search by document number.

The Report is also available online at http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=237144.

Attorney General to Speak at Youth Gang Symposium

2008-04-25T22:32:00Z

U.S. Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey will open the National Youth Gang Symposium sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The theme is "Partnering to Prevent Gang Violence: From Faith-Based and Community Organizations to Law Enforcement." Workshops will be conducted to assist "law enforcement, school personnel, faith-based and community organizations, policymakers, youth serving agencies and others who are working together to combat youth gang problems."

Looking for a Juvenile Justice Resource?

2008-04-23T15:44:00Z

Then check out the National Center for Juvenile Justice (NCJJ) website at http://www.ncjj.org/

Who are they and what do they do? Follow this link http://ncjj.servehttp.com/NCJJWebsite/whoarewe/whoweare.htm

On their site access:

State Profiles
Descriptive information and analysis regarding each state's juvenile justice system, illustrating the uniqueness of the 51 separate
juvenile justice systems in this country.

Statistical Briefing Book
Statistical information on juvenile offending, victimization of juveniles, and involvement of youth in the juvenile justice system.

Lingle Alternative Programs Directory
National directory of alternative juvenile and children youth programs for all 50 states.

PA Electronic Juvenile Justice Databook
Provides access to a broad range of county level data tables that describe the status of youth across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Is Your Juvenile Truancy Reduction Program Working?

2008-03-27T21:55:00Z

Education is an essential component in helping juveniles desist from delinquent behavior(s). If you are a person responsible for "school, court, and community-based truancy reduction programs," training is available to help you determine if your current strategies are meeting your mission and goals. The National Center for School Engagement is offering the interactive course Evaluating Your Truancy Reduction Program to equip coordinators/managers with the ability to employ a systematic approach in assessing and improving their current programs.

PREA and the Juvenile Justice System

2008-03-18T20:55:00Z

The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) mandates that correctional authorities provide an environment free of sexual violence and harassment. But how does an agency go about designing and implementing effective policies to ensure compliance with PREA? The experiences of the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) serve as an example of how this process may be undertaken. Article here.

Plan to Attend the National Youth Gang Symposium

2008-03-12T15:24:00Z

Victims, schools, communities, and the criminal justice system have all felt the negative impact of youth gangs and violence. A national symposium sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention will offer the latest strategies, interventions and community collaborations that have shown effectiveness in addressing youth gangs and violence to organizations dedicated to dealing with this issue. Click here for further information.

Evidence-Based Juvenile Offender Programs

2008-03-10T21:59:00Z

The Washington State Institute for Public Policy has compiled a list of juvenile offender programs that are evidence-based. A brief description of the program, quality assurance measures, associated costs, estimated savings to crime victims and taxpayers, and research citations are provided.

Are You Connected with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's (OJJDP) Web Page?

2008-03-10T20:07:00Z

What are you waiting for? Follow this link to get connected!

http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/

See the latest projects initiated by OJJDP, and subscribe to JUVJUST, OJJDP's e-mail notification resource!

Surf the site and see the reports that they regularly offer, register for the latest conference or event they are offering, or find out about funding opportunties.

Have You Checked Out NIC's Learn Center?

2008-03-07T21:32:00Z

As a juvenile justice professional, you can access NIC's 24/7 Learn Center, and have access to up to 200 e-courses!

Follow this link to learn more http://nic.learn.com

Announcing NIC's Juvenile Justice Connection Blog!

2008-03-07T21:09:00Z

This is the place to share info for and about juvenile justice!

We'll be regularly blogging about:

- New research in juvenile justice

- Training and development opportunities open to juvenile justice professionals and organizations

- Links to info about what is happening around the US and the world in juvenile justice

- Much more!

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