The mission of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) focuses on preventing juvenile delinquency and improving the juvenile justice system. OJJDP accomplishes this by supporting states, local communities, and tribal jurisdictions in their efforts to develop and implement effective programs for juveniles. The agency emphasizes the importance of community-based programs and initiatives that aim to prevent delinquency, reduce the involvement of youth in the juvenile justice system, and enhance the well-being of children and families.
This grant program is designed to enhance the judicial system's effectiveness in handling child abuse and neglect cases. It aims to achieve this by providing funding for training and technical assistance (TTA) for judicial personnel and attorneys, focusing especially on those working within juvenile and family courts. The goal is to facilitate administrative reform in these areas to improve processes and outcomes for affected children. The funding is available specifically to organizations that have a wide membership among juvenile and family court judges and that have proven experience in delivering TTA to judges, attorneys, child welfare personnel, and lay child advocates.