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Youth Services Insider

11/19/2019

The Curious Case of the Nonparticipating States

John Kelly

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) recently issued a $10.4 million funding competition that on first blush shocked Youth Services Insider. It was a request for proposals (RFP) from nonprofits or local governments in states that are not participating in the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), through which state juvenile justice agencies receive grants in exchange for complying with four standards in their treatment of youths.

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Columbia University Report Backs Overhaul of Colorado’s Juvenile Justice Approach

12/10/2018

Juvenile Justice Reauthorization Could Happen as Early as Tomorrow

John Kelly

A bill that would finally update the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), after more than 15 years, appears headed for passage as early as Tuesday. UPDATE: The bill has passed the Senate, and now heads to the House of Representatives for approval.

12/19/2017

Trump Will Appoint Caren Harp to Lead Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

John Kelly

President Trump announced his intention to appoint former Arkansas prosecutor Caren Harp to serve as administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the division of the Justice Department that oversees federal funding and standards related to juvenile justice.

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