As depicted in the organizational chart below, the following components carry out OJJDP's activities.
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Office of the Administrator |
The Office of the Administrator (OA) establishes OJJDP’s priorities and policies, oversees the management of the Office’s divisions, and fosters collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies and associations that share OJJDP’s commitment to preventing and combating juvenile delinquency and addressing the problem of missing and exploited children.
OA Staff |
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Office of Policy Development |
Office of Policy Development (OPD) assists the OJJDP Administrator in coordinating national policy on juvenile justice. OPD advises the Administrator on policy and legal issues and how OJJDP can best accomplish its mission. OPD also provides leadership and direction for OJJDP’s research and training and technical assistance efforts and oversees the agency’s communications and planning activities.
OPD Staff OPD Programs |
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Communications Unit |
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The Communications Unit (CU) is responsible for OJJDP's information dissemination and outreach. CU develops OJJDP publications, manages its Web site and online services, and performs a range of writing and editing functions to support the office. CU also serves as a liaison to OJP on media-related issues. |
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Child Protection Division |
Child Protection Division (CPD) develops and administers programs related to crimes against children and children’s exposure to violence. It provides leadership and funding in the areas of enforcement, intervention, and prevention. CPD’s activities include supporting programs that promote effective policies and procedures to respond to the problems of missing and exploited children, Internet crimes against children, abused and neglected children, and children exposed to domestic or community violence.
CPD Staff CPD Programs |
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Demonstration Programs Division |
Demonstration Programs Division (DPD) provides funds to public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals to develop and support programs and replicate tested approaches to delinquency prevention, treatment, and control in areas such as mentoring, substance abuse, gangs, truancy, chronic juvenile offending, and community-based sanctions. DPD also supports and coordinates efforts with tribal governments to expand and improve tribal juvenile justice systems and develop programs and policies that address problems facing tribal youth.
DPD Staff DPD Programs |
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State Relations and Assistance Division |
State Relations and Assistance Division (SRAD) provides funds to help state and local governments achieve the system improvement goals of the JJDP Act, combat underage drinking, implement delinquency prevention programs, address disproportionate minority contact, and support initiatives to hold juvenile offenders accountable for their actions. SRAD also supports and coordinates community efforts to identify and respond to critical juvenile justice and delinquency prevention needs.
SRAD Staff SRAD Programs |
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Planning, Budget, Management, and Administration Unit |
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The Planning, Budget, Management, and Administration Unit is responsible for OJJDP's human resources, office support, budget, and award administration services. Its staff also serve as liaisons to other OJP offices. |
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Grants Management Unit |
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The Grants Management Unit (GMU) provides grant administration assistance and guidance to OJJDP's program divisions. GMU also provides technical assistance and support for grant application and award activities to OJJDP staff and constituents. |
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