Reducing Risk for Girls in the Juvenile Justice System
Reducing Risk for Girls in the Juvenile Justice System
USA Territories: American Samoa (USA); Guam (USA); Puerto Rico (USA); Virgin Islands (USA); Northern Mariana Islands (USA);
The goal of this program is to reduce risk factors and promote protective factors for girls who come in contact with the juvenile justice system, and place them on a path toward success, stability, and long-term contribution to society.
An applicant should address all the objectives that are relevant to their proposed program/project in the Goals, Objectives, Deliverables, and Timeline web-based form.
Funded sites under this initiative will work to accomplish the following objectives:
- Increase protective factors to prevent further delinquent behavior by girls involved in proposed programs funded under this solicitation.
- Improve juvenile justice system responses for girls in contact with the juvenile justice system.
Applicants should discuss how they will implement the following deliverables in their application that will be delivered as a result of this program:
- Develop and implement direct service programs for girls involved in the juvenile justice system to reduce reoffending OR enhance or expand existing early intervention programs to meet the specific needs of girls at risk or involved in the juvenile justice system.
- Work collaboratively with the OJJDP training and technical assistance provider to implement a planning process, as needed, and identify and implement evidence informed practices to reduce risk factors and promote protective factors for girls who come in contact with the juvenile justice system.
- Participate in an annual grantee meeting hosted by the OJJDP training and technical assistance provider.
For information about priority areas, see the following link: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh176/files/media/document/O-OJJDP-2023-171611.pdf#page=10