Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)

This is an archive of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s (OJJDP's) electronic newsletter OJJDP News @ a Glance. The information in this archived resource may be outdated and links may no longer function. Visit our website at https://www.ojjdp.gov for current information.

March | April 2013

Robert L. Listenbee Assumes Leadership of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention On March 26, 2013, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs Mary Lou Leary announced that Robert L. Listenbee, a highly respected public defender and juvenile justice system reformer, has assumed the role of Administrator at OJJDP. “Bob Listenbee will bring tremendous leadership and experience to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in its efforts to support positive youth development and keep our children safe from violence,” said Ms. Leary.	April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. To access information on protective factors that help reduce child abuse, tip sheets for parents and caregivers, and resources for creating community partnerships to address child maltreatment, see the National Child Abuse Prevention Month 2013 Resource Guide.
OJJDP Article in IACP Magazine Emphasizes Law Enforcement's Role in Responding to Child Maltreatment Upcoming Events Justice Department Launches Task Force To Improve Responses to Violence Against Children in Tribal Communities Melodee Hanes Addresses Summit on Preventing Child Abuse in Sports Nationally Recognized Human Rights Lawyer Champions the Needs of Children in the Criminal Justice System
NEWS IN BRIEF Melodee Hanes Testifies at Organization of American States Hearing Printed Copies of Report of the National Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence Now Available New Reports on Juvenile Justice Reform Released Report Highlights OJJDP Green Reentry Grant Experiences in Tribal Communities National Juvenile Defense Standards Available Online Guide to Risk Assessment Implementation Published OVC Video Series Addresses Children's Exposure to Violence Publication Discusses Children's Well-Being Statistical Briefing Book Updated Recidivism Reduction Checklists for State Leaders and Corrections Agencies Released Research Brief Examines Possible Bullying and Suicide Links SAMHSA Develops Toolkit on Preventing Teen Suicide NEW PUBLICATIONS Coming Soon— PTSD, Trauma, and Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders in Detained Youth Children's Exposure to Violence and the Intersection Between Delinquency and Victimization Nature and Risk of Victimization: Findings From the Survey of Youth in Residential Placement NEWS FROM THE COORDINATING COUNCIL NEWS FROM THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE