Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention

Description

Courts and child welfare agencies face unprecedented challenges in managing complex child abuse and neglect cases and heavy caseloads. In addition, they are required to comply with Federal child welfare reform laws and initiatives designed to achieve safe, permanent homes for abused and neglected children. Through this program, OJJDP seeks to provide judicial, legal, and social service professionals with the training and technical assistance needed to meet the numerous challenges facing juvenile and family courts. The authorizing legislation for this program is the Victims of Child Abuse Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 13023.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Others

Contact

Cecilia Duquela-Fuentes, Program Manager, at 202-514-9372
cecilia.duquela@usdoj.gov