Preventing Youth Hate Crimes & Identity-Based Bullying Initiative
The Preventing Youth Hate Crimes & Identity-Based Bullying Initiative was launched by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
Goals
- Increase awareness of youth hate crimes and bias-based bullying.
- Identify best practices and evidence-based strategies to build protective factors in youth and help them resist and disengage from extremist hate groups.
- Ensure youth have a voice on the topic of hate crime and provide opportunities for partners to work meaningfully with and for young people.
- Provide tools to change the attitudes and behaviors of young hate-crime offenders and at-risk youth.
Sponsor
The initiative is sponsored by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), specifically by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
Creation
The initiative was created in 2021 as part of OJJDP's ongoing efforts to address youth crime and safety issues. No specific legislation or government order directly authorized its creation, but it aligns with the broader mandate under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974.
Funding
Specific funding details for the Preventing Youth Hate Crimes & Identity-Based Bullying Initiative are not explicitly detailed in public records. Funding for OJJDP programs generally comes from federal appropriations, but exact amounts and durations for this specific initiative are not disclosed. Typically, funding for such initiatives does not have a specified end date unless otherwise stated in legislative or budgetary documents.[1]
Leadership
The title of the leader of the program is **Administrator** of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Website
https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/programs/preventing-youth-hate-crimes-and-identity-based-bullying-initiative
Social Media Accounts
No specific social media accounts for this initiative are publicly listed; however, updates might be shared through broader OJJDP social media:
- Twitter (X): @OJJDP
- LinkedIn: [Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention](https://www.linkedin.com/company/office-of-juvenile-justice-and-delinquency-prevention/)
Wikipedia Article
No specific Wikipedia article exists for this initiative. Related information can be found in the broader context of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.