Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
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Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (CCJJDP) is an independent federal body established to ensure the effective coordination of federal programs related to juvenile delinquency prevention and youth justice.
Mission
The CCJJDP's mission is to streamline and enhance the effectiveness of federal efforts in juvenile justice, focusing on preventing delinquency, addressing the needs of missing and exploited children, and improving the juvenile justice system. It promotes collaboration across federal agencies to develop policies and programs that positively impact youth.
Parent organization
The CCJJDP operates as an independent body within the federal government, with no traditional parent organization, but it is closely associated with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
Legislation
The Council was established by the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, which mandates coordination of federal juvenile justice programs.
Partners
- Federal agencies with programs related to juvenile justice, including:
- State and local juvenile justice agencies
- Non-profit organizations focused on youth welfare
Number of employees
The CCJJDP does not have employees in the traditional sense; it is composed of representatives from various federal departments.
Organization structure
- Council Members include representatives from key federal departments, with the Attorney General as Chair and the Administrator of OJJDP as Vice Chair.
- Working Groups or committees may be established to address specific issues.
List of programs
- Coordination of Federal Juvenile Justice Programs
- Development of the National Juvenile Justice Action Plan
- Annual Reports to Congress
- Meetings and Workshops for Strategy Development
Last total enacted budget
Specific budget details for the CCJJDP are not publicly detailed as it operates within the broader budgets of the participating federal agencies.
Leader
The Council is chaired by the Attorney General of the United States.
Services provided
The CCJJDP provides services by coordinating federal efforts, sharing information and resources, advocating for policy changes, and producing reports and strategies aimed at improving juvenile justice systems. It works to integrate federal initiatives to prevent juvenile delinquency and support youth in the justice system.
Regulations overseen
While the CCJJDP does not directly oversee regulations, it influences policy and program development in the juvenile justice arena, which can lead to regulatory adjustments or new policy directives.
Headquarters address
810 Seventh Street, NW, Washington, DC 20531 (Office of Justice Programs address)
Website
https://juvenilecouncil.ojp.gov/
Wikipedia article
There is no specific Wikipedia article for CCJJDP; for context, see wikipedia:Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.