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Photo of congressional columnsBriefing Advises House and Senate Members on Juvenile Justice Reentry Issues

OJJDP Acting Administrator Jeff Slowikowski addressed juveniles' reentry needs at a congressional briefing on November 16th, 2009. Slowikowski and other field experts emphasized the importance of bolstering national policy to support juvenile reentry services. A research brief highlighting the critical research findings addressed at the briefing was also released. More icon
 Attorney General Holder Welcomes OJP Assistant Attorney General Laurie Robinson
On November 9, 2009, Laurie Robinson was sworn in as Assistant Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs.  Congratulations came from Attorney General Holder, who said, "Laurie's commitment, leadership, experience, and knowledge of criminal justice issues will ensure that the Department of Justice works in partnership with the justice community to develop innovative, evidence-based strategies to prevent and reduce crime." More icon

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OJJDP News @ a Glance, September/October 2009

The latest issue of OJJDP News @ a Glance features the release of the OJJDP Bulletin “Children's Exposure to Violence: A Comprehensive National Survey.” The issue also includes articles on Recovery Act funds awarded by OJJDP, cciTools for Federal Staff, and “The Model Court Effect: Proven Strategies in Systems' Change.” More icon
 OJJDP Online Tool Trains Communities to Stop Gang Violence

The National Gang Center has created an online tool that provides a 23-minute presentation of OJJDP's comprehensive gang prevention model. The presentation describes how communities can target areas with high levels of gang activity, locate gangs in local neighborhoods, and implement the model in their communities. More icon

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