Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention [OJJDP] Law and Legal Definition
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice and the Office of Justice Programs. The mission of OJJDP is to provide national leadership, coordination, and resource to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization. OJJDP accomplishes its mission by supporting states, local communities, and tribal jurisdictions in their efforts to develop and implement effective and coordinated prevention and intervention programs for juveniles. In addition, OJJDP protects public safety, holds offenders accountable, and provides treatment and rehabilitative services tailored to the needs of juveniles and their families. OJJDP also cooperates with other federal agencies on special projects. For example, it formed the National Gang Center along with the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). OJJDP, through its components, sponsors research, program, and training initiatives; develops priorities and goals and sets policies to guide federal juvenile justice issues; disseminates information about juvenile justice issues; and awards funds to states to support local programming.
Legal Definition list
- Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention [OJJDP]
- Office of Justice Programs
- Office of Intergovernmental and Public Liaison [Department of Justice]
- Office of Intergovernmental Affairs [Federal Communications Commission]
- Office of Intergovernmental Affairs [FCC]
- Office of Labor Management Standards [OLMS]
- Office of Labor Relations [HUD]
- Office of Legal Counsel [Department of Justice]
- Office of Legal Policy [Department of Justice]
- Office of Legislative Affairs [Department of Justice]
- Office of Legislative Affairs [Federal Communications Commission]
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