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CJCJ offers a consulting service supporting national, state, and local jurisdictions seeking improvement of their criminal and juvenile justice systems....

The Juvenile Collaborative Reentry Unit (JCRU) serves all youth who have been committed to out-of-home placement as part of a juvenile justice court...

OJJDP funding recipients are required to collect and report data that measure the results of funded activities to ensure compliance with the Government...

SAMHSA promotes early intervention and treatment as healthier alternatives to detaining people with behavioral health conditions in the U.S. justice system. In...

Jan 16, 2024 - Ensuring the fair treatment of all youth The National League of Cities supports and informs city leaders and stakeholders in improving public safety and…

The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ) is a nonprofit nonpartisan organization whose mission is to reduce society’s reliance on incarceration as...

Mar 21, 2025 - Youth with sustained involvement in the juvenile justice system face serious challenges to making the normal developmental progress that helps cities...

Learn about currently available OJJDP funding opportunities.

All states have separate courts that deal with juveniles accused of crime. The rules and procedures—and outcomes—in such courts are far different from those in...

Learn about upcoming juvenile justice-related conferences, webinars, and training and technical assistance opportunities.

The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ) is a nonprofit nonpartisan organization whose mission is to reduce society’s reliance on incarceration as...

Jul 18, 2025 - Our Juvenile Justice Program aims to divert youth from official court proceedings and get a second chance. We work with courts, empower parents and assist youth

Dec 14, 2025 - Register now for the for the 2026 National Conference on Juvenile Justice taking place March 15 – 18, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the Hyatt

Historical overview of juvenile justice corrections reform in California going back to 1891. Links and resources available with timeline.

Nov 24, 2025 - A new toolkit helps students resolve disputes and avoid unnecessary involvement with the juvenile justice system. Learn more about this approach.

The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ) is a nonprofit nonpartisan organization whose mission is to reduce society’s reliance on incarceration as...

The Accountability Project takes a deep dive into Connecticut’s juvenile justice system.

Accompanying a powerful story written by Meribah Knight with ProPublica, the photographic project reveals the honest truth behind those affected by the justice...

Trauma-Informed Juvenile Justice

Oct 8, 2025 - Quality youth justice systems (a) limit the use of confinement to cases where it is objectively necessary, (b) ensure the health and safety of all confined...

Juvenile justice-related press releases from OJJDP and the Department of Justice from the past two years.

Access OJJDP video webinars, publications, fact sheets, annual reports and the NCJRS Virtual Library.

Jun 17, 2025 - Youth are still developing, so as a result society treats kids and adults differently in several contexts, such as driving and serving in the military. Yet in...

Homepage for the Center on Juvenile & Criminal Justice

Feb 5, 2025 - Behavioral Health Services | Mental Health Juvenile Justice Mental Health Juvenile Justice Our Counseling program provides the services of the Mental Health...

Read literature reviews on a wide variety of topics pertaining to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s Model Programs Guide.

Dec 12, 2025 - The NCJJ, located in Pittsburgh, PA is the dedicated research division of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.

Learn about Detention Diversion Advocacy Program at CJCJ

Nov 13, 2025 - Many students in Alameda County's youth facility read below the third grade level. An innovative program is now offering one-on-one support.

Access a listing of resources produced or sponsored by OJJDP and filter on the results to find specific publications.

OJJDP provides national leadership to support states and communities in their efforts to protect children and communities.

OJJDP provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization.

The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ) is a nonprofit nonpartisan organization whose mission is to reduce society’s reliance on incarceration as...

The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ) is a nonprofit nonpartisan organization whose mission is to reduce society’s reliance on incarceration as...

Mar 17, 2022 - RFA's research focuses on the implementation and impacts of various schoolwide programs and supports, as well as curricula and instructional practices,...

The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ) is a nonprofit nonpartisan organization whose mission is to reduce society’s reliance on incarceration as...

It's too early to say whether making counties responsible for juvenile justice in California is working as intended.

Nov 17, 2023 - The number of kids at the Allegheny County Jail went up — nearly two years after a federal act aimed at removing kids from adult lockup went into effect....

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s (OJJDP’s) Model Programs Guide (MPG) contains information about evidence-based juvenile justice and...

Sep 13, 2018

From the Urban Institute’s evaluation of Reclaiming Futures, conducted in partnership with Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago.

Learn about funding offered by OJJDP and access important information and resources on applying for and managing an OJJDP grant.

Learn more about our end-to-end solution for juvenile justice including curriculum resources, training, and fidelity monitoring systems.

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) provided this data snapshot, a graphic representation of an increase in the number of youth...

Family Treatment Courts serve children, parents and families involved in the child welfare system due to parental substance use as a contributing factor to...

OJJDP provides news, information and details on upcoming events with JUVJUST emails, the OJJDP News @ a Glance newsletter, blogs, press releases, and Twitter...

Find information and resources from OJP on juvenile justice and other topics to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.

New Project Sites MapThe Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (OAYI) has a new map that displays OJJDP-funded project sites. Users can search the map by year,...

Articles about “Juvenile Justice” by The Marshall Project

Histories of juvenile and criminal justice reform in California and the nation from CJCJ, as well as education resources.

Access blogs that highlight OJJDP programs and Department of Justice initiatives that support OJJDP's mission.

Nov 20, 2020 - Twenty-five years ago, the media invented a phrase: “superpredator.” The time for reckoning is overdue.

CJCJ's policy research, technical assistance, leadership development, and advocacy efforts.

Nov 23, 2023 - Ben Crump Law provides compassionate advocacy and support for survivors of Illinois juvenile hall sex abuse. Contact us.

CJCJ's direct services for formerly incarcerated adults and youth facing various points of entry with the criminal and juvenile justice system.