OJJDP's 2011 National Conference

juvenile-justice-system_OJJDP-conference-logoThe Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will be hosting a national conference, "Children's Justice & Safety: Unite, Build, Lead," on October 12-14, 2011. It will be held at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD.
Workshops, plenaries, and presentations by leading experts and researchers will promote evidence-based practices that address emerging concerns in delinquency prevention, juvenile justice, and victimization.
Who Should Attend?

  • Advocates
  • Educators
  • Faith-based and community leaders
  • Federal, state, and local officials and representatives
  • Juvenile justice practitioners
  • Law enforcement
  • Policymakers
  • Researchers

Breakout Sessions:

  • Children’s Exposure to Violence
  • Comprehensive Anti-Gang Strategies
  • Crimes Against Children
  • Disproportionate Contact of Minority Youth
  • Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice
  • Faith-based and Community Strategies
  • Girls in the Delinquency and Victimization Systems
  • Law Enforcement Partnerships
  • Mental Health and Juvenile Justice
  • Mentoring
  • Substance Abuse
  • Tribal Youth Programs and Strategies
  • Truancy and Bullying  
  • Youth in Custody and Juvenile Reentry

How Do I Register?
You can do so here. It's free.
 
More Info

Learn more here.
 

Hat tip to JUVJUST.

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Updated: March 11 2011