Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
This brief introduces the concept of a juvenile victim justice system, identifying the major elements of the system by delineating how cases move through it.
The report focuses on states' role in advancing the disparities-elimination policy agenda by providing a menu of policy interventions that have been implemented at the state level to address dispar
This breif considers mental health expenditures, as summarized in the 1999 Surgeon General's report on mental health; explores financial policy; and explores emerging trends in the provision of pro
This guidebook provides information and resources for policymakers in addressing issues of restructuring student support to address barriers to learning.
These fact sheets detail the importance of the Medicaid program to the health care for children in every state, as well as the critical role of children's hospitals and pediatricians in serving all
This article analyzes definitions of mental illness used in state parity laws, identifies factors influencing the development of these definitions, and examines the resulting effects on access to c
This first in a series of three teleconferences is specially designed to address the concerns of law enforcement and juvenile justice partners in the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative.
Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.
When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
