OJJDP envisions a nation where our children are healthy, educated, and free from violence. If they come into contact with the juvenile justice system, the contact should be rare, fair, and beneficial to them. We are committed to ensuring that young people are not incarcerated for minor offenses and that youth are kept safe and healthy in juvenile justice residential facilities. We are also addressing racial and ethnic bias to ensure minority youth are not unfairly targeted. Following are highlights of OJJDP’s work over recent months to guide states toward effective models for improving public safety and serving the needs of system-involved youth.