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*Department of Justice Reaffirms National Commitment to Youth Justice Reform*

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On September 7, 2024, the Department of Justice marked the 50th anniversary [ [link removed] ] of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act [ [link removed] ] (JJDPA). This landmark legislation set federal standards for the safe and equitable treatment of young people who encounter the juvenile justice system and established OJJDP to lead national efforts to prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency. 

The JJDPA has received broad bipartisan support throughout its history. The original act has been reauthorized over the years with major changes occurring in 2018 with the Juvenile Justice Reauthorization Act. This timeline [ [link removed] ] chronicles the legislative changes to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act from its passage in 1974 to its last reauthorization in 2018.

“For the last 50 years, the JJDPA has been the benchmark for juvenile justice reform, guiding states across the nation and championing investments in best practices that are grounded in research on adolescent development and more effectively reduce delinquency and advance community safety.”

OJP Acting Assistant Attorney General Brent J. Cohen



OJJDP Administrator's tribute to the JJDPA 50th Anniversary [ [link removed] ]

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The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is a component of the Office of Justice Programs in the U.S. Department of Justice.

 

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