Overview
OJJDP provides national leadership to support states and communities in their efforts to protect children and the communities they call home. That protection comes in many different forms—from programs to prevent youth violence and reduce delinquency—to efforts to help system-involved youth reenter society and build successful futures.
Programs and Initiatives
The following are featured programs and initiatives. Additional programs may be found on the Funding Awards page.
- Children Exposed to Violence
- Drug Courts
- Formula Grants Program (Title II)
- Human Trafficking
- Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program
- Mentoring
- Missing and Exploited Children
- Prison Rape Elimination Act in Juvenile Facilities
- Supporting Youth and Families Impacted by Opioid Use
- Tribal Youth Programs and Services
- Youth with Problematic or Illegal Sexual Behavior