October 29, 2012

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, September/October 2012. The bimonthly newsletter provides readers with news about OJJDP activities, publications, funding opportunities, and events.

This issue's lead story offers highlights of the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s fall 2012 meeting, which focused on girls and the juvenile justice system. The issue also includes special features on the following topics:

• OJJDP’s announcement of a $1.5 million grant to reduce youth violence in Philadelphia.
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
• OJJDP’s green reentry program for tribal youth.
• The recognition of three OJJDP staff for distinguished public service at the 60th Annual Attorney General's Awards Ceremony.
• Upcoming events.

"OJJDP News @ a Glance," September/October 2012 (NCJ 238981), is available online at www.ojjdp.gov/newsletter/238981/index.html.