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Making Waves for Water Awareness

From April 22 to May 12, the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water and Youth Engaged 4 Change are hosting a creative contest aimed at engaging youth ages 13-24 in reflecting on the importance of water in their communities and exploring careers in water conservation and systems.

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Empowering Youth through Second Chances

During Second Chance Month, the US Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention encourages individuals, communities, and agencies across the country to recognize the importance of reentry and their role in supporting the safe and successful reentry of youth.

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Keeping Young Drivers Clear of Distractions

Join the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month to remind young drivers of the deadly dangers and the legal consequences of texting and other distractions behind the wheel.

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Helping Youth Find Their Best Fit for Service

This Volunteer Month, AmeriCorps makes it easy for youth to connect to service programs by offering opportunities with different time commitments and requirements, meaning young people can serve in whatever capacity works for their passions, goals, and lifestyles.

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Preventing Underage Drinking

During Alcohol Awareness Month, parents, caregivers, educators, and community members can find resources from the US Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to get informed, be prepared, and take action to prevent underage drinking.

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Enhancing School Capacity to Address Youth Violence (Funding Opportunity)

Posted | May 01 2024

Grants.gov Deadline: June 10, 2024, 11:59 pm ET
JustGrants Deadline: June 24, 2024, 8:59 pm ET

With this solicitation (PDF, 33 pages), OJJDP seeks to support targeted efforts to address youth violence through implementing evidence-based prevention and intervention efforts in a school-based setting (K–12th grade only). This program seeks to:

Reduce the incidence of school violence through improved school safety and climate

Prevent youth violence, delinquency, and victimization in the targeted community

Learn more and apply.

Webinar: Director’s Lecture - Firearm Injury Prevention

Posted | May 01 2024

Date: May 7, 2024, 1:00-2:00 pm ET

This webinar will discuss firearm injury prevention and risk reduction interventions to address firearm injury. This webinar will also discuss social determinants of health and the role of nursing research in advancing science in this area. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for those who attend the lecture. Learn more and register.

Webinar: 2024 Children, Youth, and Young Adult Mental Health Symposium

Posted | May 01 2024

Date: May 17th, 2024, 8:00am-5:00pm ET

During this livestreamed symposium, mental health stakeholders will share information and best practices for improving mental health outcomes for children, youth, young adults, and their families in schools and communities. Learn more.