Juvenile Justice: OJJDP Reporting Requirements for Discretionary and Formula Grantees and Concerns About Evaluation Studies

摘要

OJJDP, one of the components of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), was established by the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (Juvenile Justice Act). Its mission is to provide national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond appropriately to juvenile delinquency and juvenile victimization. OJJDP accomplishes its mission through developing and Implementing prevention programs and a juvenile justice system that protects the public safety, holds juvenile offenders accountable, and provides treatment and rehabilitative services based on the needs of juveniles and their families. OJJDP funds research and evaluation efforts, statistical studies, and demonstration programs; provides technical assistance and training; produces and distributes publications and other products containing information about juvenile justice topics; oversees activities dealing with missing and exploited children; and administers a wide variety of grant programs. OJJDP funds programs that serve juveniles directly as well as those that benefit juveniles more indirectly by focusing on system-wide changes or by increasing the capacity of governmental units or organizations.