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The work of the Girls Study Group is supported by a cooperative agreement between RTI International and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). OJJDP staff consult with and provide input to project staff and Girls Study Group members as they develop project plans and carry out their work.
About OJJDP
Juveniles in crisis—from serious, violent, and chronic offenders to victims of abuse and neglect—pose a challenge to the nation. Charged by Congress to meet this challenge, OJJDP collaborates with professionals from diverse disciplines to improve juvenile justice policies and practices.
OJJDP, a component of the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, accomplishes its mission by supporting states, local communities, and tribal jurisdictions in their efforts to develop and implement effective programs for juveniles. The Office also strives to enable the juvenile justice system to better protect public safety, hold offenders accountable, and provide services tailored to the needs of youth and their families.
Under the leadership of its Administrator, OJJDP sponsors numerous research, program, and training initiatives; develops priorities and goals and sets policies to guide federal juvenile justice issues; disseminates information about juvenile justice issues; and awards funds to states to support local programming nationwide through its five organizational components.
More information is available at the OJJDP web site.
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