Child protection, health, and welfare
National Children’s Alliance - Annual Report 2020: The Power of Us
OJJDP Keeping Kids Safe Online
June is Internet Safety Month. OJJDP joins our partners in raising awareness about Internet safety and providing resources to keep kids safe online.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children website, with support from OJJDP, offers resources about digital safety for youth, parents, communities, and educators. They include:
- Clicky's Internet Safety Month message
- NetSmartz's "Internet Safety At Home" tip sheet
- NetSmartz's "Into the...
OJJDP FY 2021 Post-Secondary Education Opportunities for Child Protection Professionals
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
President Biden proclaimed April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, dedicated to addressing child abuse and neglect nationwide. Join OJJDP in honoring those who work to support children and strengthen families, and help spread awareness on the many ways we can address and prevent child abuse.
"During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and throughout the entire year, it is imperative that we join together as...
He Said, She Said, We Looked: How to Find Corroborating Evidence
Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy
OJJDP News @ a Glance, January/February 2021
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, January/February 2021. This issue's Message From the Administrator introduces OJJDP’s new Acting Administrator, Chyrl Jones. The top story chronicles the 25-year history of the development of the AMBER Alert system. The Youth Voices column recounts how an OJJDP-sponsored youth mentoring program led one high school student to...
OJJDP's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Forces Promote Safer Internet Day
OJJDP's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Forces are highlighting Safer Internet Day to be held on February 9, 2021. This awareness campaign promotes Internet safety and the positive use of technology by youth.
Sexting is the focus of this year's campaign. The ICAC Task Force Program has developed a list of tips for parents and youth to learn more about sexting and how to...
39th Annual Virtual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Virtual Conference
Safety Pledge Campaign Launched To Combat Online Child Exploitation
Today, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), funded by OJJDP, launched the Safety Pledge website. NCMEC partnered with the White House and Department of Justice on this new campaign to combat online child exploitation. This initiative will provide free resources to help parents, educators, and caregivers learn more about the risks that children face online and how to respond safely. The...