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Justice Department Recognizes Child Protection Efforts at Missing Children’s Day Ceremony

On May 15, 2013, the Justice Department paid tribute to nine individuals for their extraordinary efforts to recover missing children, rescue children from abuse and prosecute sexual predators during its annual commemoration of National Missing Children’s Day.

Webinar To Discuss the Use of Youth Courts in Schools

On May 29, 2013, at 3 p.m., ET, the U.S. Departments of Justice, Education, and Health and Human Services will present the Webinar “Using Youth Courts in Schools To Address Low-Level Offenses Without System Involvement.” During the 90-minute Webinar, presenters will explain youth courts, examine how schools can use youth courts to develop a supportive discipline system, and highlight models of youth courts employed by schools districts.


OJJDP works to prevent gang involvement, girls' delinquency, and underage drinking. OJJDP assists victims of child abduction and commercial sexual exploitation. OJJDP supports mentoring, AMBER Alert, and faith-based and community initiatives. SMART tracks local issues and maps community resources.	OJJDP News @ a Glance, March/April 2013 OJJDP announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, March/April 2013. This issue of OJJDP’s bimonthly newsletter highlights defense attorney Robert L. Listenbee’s assumption of the leadership of OJJDP in March 2013; the Justice Department’s launch of a task force to address violence against children in tribal communities; then-Acting Administrator Melodee Hanes’ opening remarks at a summit on preventing child sexual abuse in sports organizations; a speech that human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson delivered on the placement of young offenders in adult facilities; and more.	OJJDP Updates Statistical Briefing Book OJJDP has updated its Statistical Briefing Book (SBB). Developed by the National Center for Juvenile Justice, the SBB offers easy access to a host of juvenile justice resources.