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Violence Prevention & Victimization

This brief (PDF, 2 pages) explores findings on interventions and treatment programs that seek to prevent crime and reduce recidivism among youth. The following five statements are based on practices and programs rated by CrimeSolutions:  Juvenile awareness programs may be ineffective and potentially harmful.  Cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce aggression in children ...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), leads the federal government’s efforts in securing civilian government computer systems, and works with industry and state, local, tribal and territorial governments to secure critical infrastructure and information systems by: • analyzing and reducing cyber threats and vulnerabilities • distributing threat warnings • coordinating ...
This community-based, trauma-informed, gender-responsive advocacy intervention is designed for girls 11 to 17 years old who are at risk for or already involved in the juvenile justice system. The program is rated Promising in the Crime Solutions database. Intervention group girls were less likely to engage in physical fights and ...
On July 12, 2022, the Justice Department established the Reproductive Rights Task Force to protect access to reproductive services for women and young people with the capacity for pregnancy. The Task Force will monitor and evaluate all state and local legislation and enforcement actions that threaten to:  Infringe on federal legal ...
This report (PDF, 106) discusses a study examining states’ development and implementation of laws and policies to prohibit aiding and abetting educator sexual misconduct in schools. Learn more. 
This Implementation Guide supports state and local health agencies and other stakeholders in planning, implementing, and evaluating violence prevention efforts. Depending on where an organization is in the implementation process, these sections can stand-alone or be used in any order. Learn more.   ...
CDC’s mission involves collaborating to create the expertise, information, and tools that people, and communities need to protect their health through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats. Each of CDC′s component organizations undertakes these activities in conducting their specific programs. This Notice ...
This webpage offers a collection of informational resources and guidance to help children, families, educators, and communities who have been affected by mass shootings and other forms of community violence. Learn more.  
Please refer to the OJP Invitation Letter for program-specific information. Statutory Authority: 34 U.S.C. 11171-11172; 34 U.S.C. 11171-11172; Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2022, Pub. L. No. 117-103, 136 Stat. 49, 128
This annual report (PDF, 39 pages) examines crime occurring in schools and colleges. The report presents data on crime at school from the perspectives of students, teachers, principals, and the general population. Topics covered include victimization, bullying, school conditions, fights, weapons, the presence of security staff at school, availability and ...
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