Announcements

This report (PDF, 113 pages) examines how technologies can raise the bar for all elementary and secondary students. It offers examples of schools, districts, classrooms, and states who have established systemic solutions to inequities of access, design, and use of technology in support of learning. The report also describes three key divides limiting the transformational potential of educational technology to support teaching and learning, including: 

• The Digital Use Divide 

• The Digital Design Divide 

• The Digital Access Divide 

Learn more. 

Grants.gov Deadline: May 8, 2024, 11:59 pm ET 
JustGrants Deadline: May 22, 2024, 8:59 pm ET 

With this solicitation (PDF, 36 pages), NIJ will provide funding to accredited research universities for a study on the current landscape of multidisciplinary teams working on sexual exploitation crimes against children and best practices for multidisciplinary teams to improve effectiveness, outcomes, and victim well-being. Learn more and apply. 

This literature review provides an overview of the history and evolution of the juvenile justice system. The literature review also: 

• Discusses the age boundaries of the juvenile justice system 

• Provides definitions of relevant terms 

• Describes common exceptions based on mitigating circumstances or transfer laws 

• Presents national data trends on age in the juvenile justice system 

• Summarizes research related to adolescent developmental science and its impact on the raise-the-age legislation and recent Supreme Court decisions on protections for youth 

• Examines outcome evidence on the impact of changing the age boundaries for jurisdiction of juveniles who offend, including attempts at diverting them from adult court and transfer laws. 

Learn more.  

Grants.gov Deadline: April 30, 2024, 11:59 pm ET 
JustGrants Deadline: May 14, 2024, 8:59 pm ET 

With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to support emergency planning for state, local, and Tribal juvenile justice residential facilities. Learn more and apply. 

Grants.gov Deadline: April 29, 2024, 11:59 pm ET 
JustGrants Deadline: May 13, 2024, 8:59 pm ET 

This program (PDF, 31 pages) seeks to build the capacity of states, communities, state and local courts, local government, and federally recognized Tribal governments to implement new, or enhance existing, diversion and alternative justice programs for parents/primary caregivers in the criminal justice system to mitigate the harmful impacts of incarceration on children and their families to improve child, parent, and family outcomes. Applicants may apply under one of these two categories: 

• Category 1: Family-Based Alternative Justice Program 

• Category 2: Family-Based Alternative Justice Training and Technical Assistance 

Learn more and apply. 

Application deadline: May 3, 2024, 11:59 pm ET 

These programs seek to identify and nurture the next generation of law enforcement leadership through encouraging the use of evidence-based research to advance criminal justice. NIJ is accepting applications for the following programs: 

• LEADS Law Enforcement Officers  

• LEADS Civilians  

Learn more and apply. 

Grants.gov Deadline: April 29, 2024, 11:59 pm ET 
JustGrants Deadline: May 13, 2024, 8:59 pm ET 

With this solicitation (PDF, 35 pages), OJJDP seeks to enhance and expand mentoring services for young people impacted by opioids and other substance misuse. This program supports the implementation and delivery of mentoring services to youth who are currently misusing or dependent on substances (including opioids, stimulants, and other licit or illicit substances), youth at risk for misusing substances, and youth with family members who are currently misusing or dependent on substances. Learn more and apply. 

This report (PDF, 35 pages) describes research literature on career and technical education (CTE) spanning the past 20 years. The literature review addresses the following research questions: 

• Which types of CTE programs have been the focus of studies that make causal claims? 

• What is the impact of CTE program participation on student outcomes? Specifically, does CTE have impacts on students’ secondary-level outcomes, their postsecondary educational outcomes, and their employment outcomes? 

• When examining the combination of CTE program types and relevant outcomes, for which combinations are there gaps in the causal research? 

Learn more. 

This webpage contains distracted driving enforcement materials for NHTSA’s Put the Phone Away or Pay campaign. Materials include talking points, news releases, message boards, radio and TV ads, social media content, and more. Learn more. 

Grants.gov Deadline: April 29, 2024, 11:59 pm ET 
JustGrants Deadline: May 13, 2024, 8:59 pm ET 

With this solicitation (PDF, 30 pages) OJJDP seeks to fund national mentoring organizations to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth who are at risk or high risk for juvenile delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement. Mentoring services can be one-on-one, group, peer, or a combination of these types. Learn more and apply. 

Grants.gov Deadline: April 24, 2024, 11:59 pm ET 
JustGrants Deadline: May 8, 2024, 8:59 pm ET 

This program (PDF, 33 pages) supports prevention and early intervention services for girls who are at risk of, or are victims of, sex and/or labor trafficking. Services may be provided to girls and young women up to and including age 25. Learn more and apply. 

This comic highlights tips to help young adults ask for an accommodation at work. The comic shares real-world experiences from young adults with lived experience of mental health conditions when working. Learn more. 

This Kahoot game tests students’ knowledge of spring-related Census Bureau data. Learn more. 

This tool helps students learn about their state as they collect, organize, analyze, map, and graph a variety of information. The webpage also contains activities for educators to share with students. Learn more. 

This webpage contains math and statistics resources for students of all ages on topics such as family structures, immigration, and the value of education. These activities are designed to show students how they can apply math and statistics to make real-life decisions and identify important changes in their community and country. Corresponding teachers' guides are available for each activity. Learn more. 

This joint letter (PDF, 1 page) supports the expansion of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), especially in rural or underserved areas where treatment options have been limited. Learn more (PDF, 1 page). 

This webinar series dives deeper into themes explored at the 2024 National Mentoring Summit. Participants will join thought leaders, practitioners, and mentors in discussing self-care strategies, emotional resilience, and holistic approaches that elevate mentoring practitioners, mentors, and mentees. Webinar dates include:  

• June 20, 2024, 1:00 pm ET 

• October 17, 2024, 1:00 pm ET 

Learn more and register. 

Date: May 29, 2024, 2:00–2:45 pm ET 

This webinar will explore the issue of doubling-up. Doubled-up is the informal wording used to describe a concept included in the McKinney-Vento Act’s definition of homeless. It refers to shared living arrangements, some of which may be considered homeless, while others may not be, depending on various factors. In this session, attendees will explore some of these factors in greater detail. Learn more and register. 

Grants.gov Deadline: April 15, 2024, 11:59 pm ET 
JustGrants Deadline: May 6, 2024, 8:59 pm ET 

With this solicitation (PDF, 28 pages), OJJDP seeks to implement youth defense delivery system enhancements that strengthen and improve the representation of youth involved in the juvenile justice system. This program supports states and localities in implementing sustainable system improvements that result in improved youth outcomes, reduced recidivism, safer communities, cost savings, and increased public confidence in the juvenile justice system. Learn more and apply. 

May is National Foster Care Month. The 2024 theme, Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities, highlights the need to create a child welfare system that authentically engages and supports young people who are preparing to leave foster care. Learn more.