Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention

Description

The purpose of this program is to help communities develop and implement evidence-based, field-initiated demonstration projects that promote child and youth safety and to provide resources and expertise to help communities develop effective public awareness strategies about youth safety. This program is authorized by 42 U.S.C. §§ 5775-5776.

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)

Contact

Will Bronson, Program Manager, at 202-305-2427 or Lou Ann Holland, Program Manager, at 202-305-2742.
willie.bronson@usdoj.gov; lou.ann.holland@usdoj.gov;