NCJJI

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) provides leadership and assistance in support of local criminal justice strategies to achieve safe communities. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/

 

Community Capacity Development Office (CCDO) brings into focus one of OJP's core missions: to work with local communities to analyze public safety and criminal justice problems, develop solutions, and foster local level leadership to implement and sustain these solutions. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ccdo /welcome_flash.html

Helping Americas Youth (HAY) http://helpingamericasyouth.gov/whatishay.cfm

 

Helping America's Youth is a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the challenges facing our youth, particularly at-risk boys, and to motivate caring adults to connect with youth in three key areas: family, school, and community. As the leader of the Helping America's Youth effort, Mrs. Laura Bush is highlighting programs which are effectively helping America's young people. 

National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges www.ncjfcj.org The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has pursued a mission to improve courts and systems practice and raise awareness of the core issues that touch the lives of many of our nation's children and families.  Every day, the membership of more than 1,700 judges, referees, commissioners, masters and other juvenile and family law professionals confront a variety of juvenile and family related issues, including:

 

National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP). This website serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in learning about and/or implementing these programs. http://modelprograms.samhsa .gov/

Office of the Assistant Attorney General (OAAG) is responsible for the overall management and oversight of OJP. The AAG sets policy and ensures that OJP policies and programs reflect the priorities of the President, the Attorney General, and the Congress. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/aag/

Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)  A seamless, comprehensive juvenile justice system which provides the most effective services to youth and their families at the right time in the most appropriate settings. www.ncdjjdp.org

Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is committed to enhancing the nation's capacity to assist crime victims and to providing leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for all crime victims. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/ 

SAMHSA Model Programs
The SAMHSA Model Programs featured on this site have been tested in communities, schools, social service organizations, and workplaces across America, and have provided solid proof that they have prevented or reduced substance abuse and other related high-risk behaviors. http://modelprograms.samhsa .gov/

SchoolViolenceResourceCenter( NationalCenter for Rural Law Enforcement) the goal of the center is to aid in the effort to reduce violence and violence related behavior in our country's schools. The objectives of the program is as followed Research and evaluate school violence related information and data, Make available pertinent school violence information and resources through a web-based resource center, Develop and deliver a school violence educational curriculum to stakeholders. http://www.svrc.net/default.htm

U.S. Department of Education Programs, initiatives, and reports of ED's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools. Ways No Child Left Behind helps make schools safer and drug free. FAQ- How big a problem is crime in schools? How can parents find out about school safety? How can schools be made safer? What can be done now for students in unsafe schools?

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