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Resource: Understanding Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide for First Responders

This resource (PDF, 4 pages) provides recommendations for how law enforcement can best support children on the autism spectrum who have gone missing. The resource shares a definition of autism, describes characteristics and behaviors of children on the autism spectrum, and outlines components of a whole community approach to finding ...

Resource: Reentry Matters: Voices of Experience

This video shares firsthand accounts of why reentry matters from individuals living and working in Second Chance Act grantee communities. Learn more. 

Second Chance Month: April 2023

April is Second Chance Month. Second Chance Month seeks to help individuals, communities, and agencies recognize the importance of reentry programs and their role in building second chances. Second Chance Month will feature live learning events, videos, and publications to support the justice field and Second Chance Act grantees with ...

Resource: Federal Justice Statistics Program 2020-2021 Datasets

The BJA released 35 datasets from the Federal Justice Statistics Program (FJSP) for 2020 and 2021 through the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data. The FJSP covers the following seven stages of federal criminal case processing:  Arrest: the arrest of a suspect by a federal law enforcement agency.  Prosecution: the investigation of ...

Resource: We Meet Them Where They Are: The Importance of Mentoring as a Component of Youth Gang Violence Intervention

This webpage discusses the importance of mentoring as a component of youth gang violence intervention. Learn more.   

November is American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Heritage Month

November is American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Heritage Month. The observance is a time to honor the rich and diverse traditions and histories of Native people and to celebrate their important contributions to the cultural tapestry of America. Learn more.  

Justice Department Awards More Than $340 Million to Address Substance Use Disorders and Fight the Overdose Epidemic

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced grant awards totaling more than $340 million to help combat America’s substance use crisis amid a continued escalation of overdose deaths among young people and adults. Funding has been awarded under the 14 distinct grant programs. Learn more. 

Recovery Month 2022

September is National Recovery Month. The observance celebrates people who have taken the long journey toward recovery from substance use issues and supports those who have not or are still on the road to recovery. Regular updates on Recovery Month events and stories will be posted on social media channels ...

Resource: Drug Courts

This fact sheet (PDF, 2 pages) provides an overview of drug court and other problem-solving court program models for adults and youth alike. The document provides information on available guidance, programs, and research resources with hyperlinks to current training and technical assistance providers and relevant documents. Learn more.  ...

Resource: Returning to School After a Crisis – A Guide to Addressing Traumatic Events at School

This guide (PDF, 16 pages) is a resource for teachers and other school personnel to use in helping students cope with the aftermath of a school shooting or other traumatic events at school. Learn more.  
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