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Youth Court Projects
Federal Sponsoring Agencies
Office of Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Juveniles in crisis—from serious, violent, and chronic offenders to victims
of abuse and neglect—pose a challenge to the nation. Charged by Congress to
meet this challenge, OJJDP collaborates with professionals from diverse
disciplines to improve juvenile justice policies and practices. OJJDP, a
component of the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice,
accomplishes its mission by supporting states, local communities, and tribal
jurisdictions in their efforts to develop and implement effective programs
for juveniles.
Click here for a list of state Juvenile Justice Specialists.
OJJDP also strives to enable the juvenile
justice system to better protect public safety, hold offenders accountable,
and provide services tailored to the needs of youth and their families.
Under the leadership of its Administrator, OJJDP sponsors numerous 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 nationwide through its five organizational components
For additional information contact:
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Scott Peterson
810 Seventh Street, NW
Washington, DC 20531
Email: scott.peterson2@usdoj.gov
Website: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA)
NHTSA is an agency under the auspices of the
U.S. Department of
Transportation designated to seeking ways to reduce motor vehicle
crashes, injuries, and fatalities and to improve highway safety programs in
the states. The
Governor’s Representative on Highway Safety for each state receives
federal dollars to be dispensed locally for programs that address a highway
safety concern. Underage drinking and impaired driving are of particular
significance when it comes to addressing issues related to highway safety.
Therefore, programs that aim to enforce underage drinking and impaired
driving laws may be eligible for NHTSA funds.
For additional information contact:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Brian Chodrow
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590
Email: brian.chodrow@nhtsa.dot.gov
Website: www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS)
The Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, of the U.S. Department of
Education, administers, coordinates, and recommends policy for improving
quality and excellence of programs and activities that are designed to:
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Provide financial assistance
for drug and violence prevention activities and activities that promote
the health and well being of students in elementary and secondary
schools, and institutions of higher education. Activities may be carried
out by State and local educational agencies and by other public and
private nonprofit organizations.
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Participate in the
formulation and development of ED program policy and legislative
proposals and in overall Administration policies related to violence and
drug prevention; drafting program regulations.
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Participate in interagency
committees, groups, and partnerships related to drug and violence
prevention, coordinating with other Federal agencies on issues related
to comprehensive school health, and advising the Secretary on the
formulation of comprehensive school health education policy.
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Participate with other
Federal agencies in the development of a national research agenda for
drug and violence prevention.
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Administer the Department’s
programs relating to character and civics education.
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Provide national leadership
on issues and programs in correctional education.
For additional information contact:
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Bryan Williams
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Room 3E226
Washington DC 20202
Email: bryan.williams@ed.gov
Website:
www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osdfs/index.html
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