Department of Justice

June is Internet Safety Month. Internet Safety Month seeks to raise awareness about internet safety and provide resources to keep young people safe online. Learn more. 

This guide (PDF, 95 pages) is designed to help families take necessary steps, contact the right people, and know how to move forward when their child is missing. This fifth edition contains checklists with critical information to help parents and caretakers work with law enforcement, the media, search and rescue ...

This report (PDF, 33 pages) describes substantiated incidents of youth sexual victimization perpetrated by youth or by staff in juvenile facilities. The report presents data on the incidents of sexual victimization, such as location and time of day. It also provides characteristics of the victims and perpetrators of the victimization ...

The DOJ issued a Dear Colleague letter to state and local courts and juvenile justice agencies addressing the constitutional and legal issues and policy considerations related to juvenile and adult fines and fees. The letter states that children and youth under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system should be ...

This episode of the “Awkward Conversations” podcast explores how to keep home prescriptions safe for young people. The episode provides tips on how to talk about safe medication use with young people and provides additional information on the DEA Drug Take Back program. Learn more. 

This report (PDF, 8 pages) provides campus health and counseling professionals with tools to effectively serve as a bridge between center-specific and campus-wide drug prevention efforts. Learn more (PDF, 8 pages).

This fact sheet (PDF, 1 page) summarizes the grant programs available from the OJJDP under the federal Second Chance Act. These programs fund comprehensive reentry planning, direct pre- and post-release services, and sustainable justice system improvements that promote positive youth and family outcomes, reduce recidivism, and increase public safety. Learn ...

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

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 ...

This webpage contains artwork, posters, and sample public service announcements (PSAs) about the 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, which takes place April 23–29. The theme of the 2023 NCVRW is “Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change.” This year's theme calls upon communities to amplify the voices of survivors and ...