Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
09/20/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/20/2024 10:56
Department of Justice Reaffirms National Commitment To Youth Justice Reform
On September 7, 2024, the Department of Justice marked the 50th anniversaryof the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act(JJDPA). This landmark legislation set federal standards for the safe and equitable treatment of young people who encounter the juvenile justice system and established OJJDP to lead national efforts to prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency.