Announcements

This report (PDF, 47 pages) presents findings from the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09), a study following a nationally representative sample of students who were in ninth grade in fall 2009 from high school into postsecondary education and the workforce. The report includes findings on these topics: 

• Secondary-to-postsecondary transition plans and the evolution of those plans 

• Paths into and out of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) studies and careers  

• The relationship between students’ educational and social experiences in high school and their plans for and experiences in postsecondary education, work, and life 

• Whether fall 2009 ninth graders ever enrolled in postsecondary education 

• Information about enrollment characteristics, degree completion, and financial aid awards for the subset of fall 2009 ninth graders who attended postsecondary education 

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This guide (PDF, 2 pages) provides resources, information, and quick tips for mental health practitioners working with youth in virtual settings. Learn more. 

“Take HEART" Awareness Week is May 6-10, 2024. This public awareness campaign promotes collaborations that support the mental health and well-being of everyone in the school building. School teams are invited to share daily calls to action, talking points, infographics, and additional resources to spread the word about the importance of comprehensive school-based mental health systems of care. Learn more.  

This newsletter introduces teens to public health topics that CDC studies. This edition focuses on Gonorrhea. The newsletter shares an overview of Gonorrhea and discusses CDC’s work and the public health approach to addressing the STI. Learn more. 

Date: April 25, 2024, 2:00 pm ET 

In this webinar, panelists will highlight lessons learned through collaboration to expand health coverage for young people that inform planning for broader adult reentry populations. Presenters will focus on the opportunity for adult corrections administrators to support young adults ages 18–21, and up to 26 for those involved in the foster care system. Learn more and register. 

This webpage contains resources designed to equip educators, students, parents, and community members with the knowledge and strategies to challenge religious and racial discrimination and foster spaces where every student feels valued and can thrive academically and socially. Resources are provided for K-12 and college/university environments. Learn more. 

This webinar discussed effective family-school partnership practices, including an outline of procedures that necessitate caregiver involvement, specific family engagement strategies, and community resources for families and professionals. Learn more. 

This webpage contains resources to help school mental health providers increase their skills as affirming providers to support LGBTQ+ students. The webpage contains webinar recordings, self-paced e-learning modules, links to crisis hotlines, and additional resources. Learn more. 

This webinar discussed the significance of culturally relevant pedagogy to help improve opportunities and success for American Indian students. This webinar presented data on the current use of cultural content in schools, discussed what culturally relevant teaching is, and provided research data that shows the effectiveness on student learning outcomes. Learn more. 

This resource (PDF, 12 pages) documents the insights and considerations of national, state, and local subject matter experts (SMEs) regarding strategies for mitigating the negative effects of collateral consequences for justice-involved youth. Learn more.  

Application Deadline: June 3, 2024, 11:59 pm ET  

The purpose of this solicitation (PDF, 31 pages) is to support states and Tribes with implementing youth (up to age 24) suicide prevention and early intervention strategies in schools, educational institutions, juvenile justice systems, substance use and mental health programs, foster care systems, pediatric health programs, and other child- and youth-serving organizations. Learn more and apply. 

This tip sheet (PDF, 6 pages)  explains what accommodations are, who they apply to, and provides examples of workplace accommodations that could be helpful for young people with serious mental health conditions. The resource is designed to help young people understand the types of accommodations they may be eligible for and the process of requesting them. Learn more. 

This training aims to inspire and support those who work with and care about young adults with mental health conditions as they pursue career ambitions. This training is designed for service providers, family members, peer supporters, and employers who seek to empower young adults with mental health conditions to succeed in both school and work. Learn more.  

This podcast explores the importance of self-advocacy and provides tips for young adults on obtaining accommodations in work and school. In this episode, a young adult certified peer support specialist discusses her journey advocating for herself in school and then in the workplace. Learn more.  

Date: November 19—21, 2024 

This three-day conference will feature 72 workshops, 3 plenary sessions, and youth networking events all aimed at “Shaping the Next 50 Years” in juvenile justice. Various youth justice and delinquency prevention topics will be covered, and sessions will be geared toward young people and youth and family partnerships. This event is the first in-person OJJDP conference since 2011. Youth, families, grantees, leading researchers, practitioners, and other stakeholders who are working to transform juvenile justice are encouraged to attend. Learn more. 

This literature review describes the legal mechanisms by which youth can be processed and incarcerated with adults and provides the most recent data on the number of youths in adult jails and prisons. Learn more.  

This literature review discusses intentional gun violence involving youth aged 10 to 24 years. The resource describes various federal data sources on gun violence, risk factors for youth gun violence perpetration, protective factors for youth, policy research on guns, public health perspectives on gun violence, outcome evidence, and legal impacts and implications for policymakers. Learn more. 

Grants.gov Deadline: May 21, 2024, 11:59 pm ET 
JustGrants Deadline: June 4, 2024, 8:59 pm ET 

With this solicitation (PDF, 26 pages), OJJDP seeks to support and strengthen collaborations between arts-based organizations and juvenile justice systems to develop, expand, or enhance promising and effective interventions that provide access to high-quality arts programs with and for current or previous justice-involved youth to reduce juvenile delinquency, recidivism, and/or other problem and high-risk behaviors. Learn more and apply. 

This brief (PDF, 17 pages) provides an overview of the grantees and strategies funded through the Community Collaborations to Strengthen and Preserve Families Initiative (CWCC). The brief outlines the CWCC’s goals, timeline, and technical assistance; describes each of the 13 CWCC grantees; and summarizes the strategies used in CWCC projects. Learn more (PDF, 17 pages). 

This fact sheet (PDF, 2 pages) provides an overview of the Pay for Success (PFS) Initiative, which supports innovative reentry programs that connect young people and adults to safe, affordable housing and essential reentry services. The fact sheet describes the PFS Initiative’s purpose, objectives, and eligibility, and shares highlights from two PFS grantees. Learn more.