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Get the latest OJJDP updates in the June issue of our newsletter – now available online:
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Today is the International Day of Non-Violence, and everyone plays a role in providing
#youth
with positive environments to grow and thrive. Find tips on
#childabuse
prevention to help establish these protective factors in communities and schools.
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As of April 2019, over 950 children have been successfully recovered through the
@AMBERAlert
system. Learn more about the OJJDP-supported program.
#NMCD
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#AMBERAlertAwarenessDay
honors the memory of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman who was tragically abducted and murdered on Jan. 13, 1996.
The
@AMBERAlert
system was created to help bring children home quickly and safely.
Learn more:
#AMBERAlert
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The President has proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Learn how OJJDP collaborates with federal and community partners to support families and safeguard children.
#NCAPM2020
#OJJDPCares
#CommunityPartnerships
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Today we honor the dedicated parents, guardians, caregivers, and professionals who help find missing children,
#ProtectChildren
from harm and bring perpetrators to justice.
#NationalMissingChildrensDay
#NMCD
Learn more about these everyday heroes:
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Today is National
#AMBERAlert
Awareness Day.
Join OJJDP in raising awareness about the AMBERAlert program and remembering Amber Hagerman.
Learn the history of
@AMBERAlert
and how you can help in the safe recovery of
#missing
and abducted children:
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Tomorrow we observe
#AMBERAlertAwarenessDay
and honor the memory of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman who was tragically abducted and murdered on Jan. 13, 1996. Learn how the
@AMBERAlert
system helps reunite children who have been abducted with their families:
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#OJJDP
welcomes new Administrator Liz Ryan! The long-time
#youth
advocate brings more than 30 years of experience in legislative and justice-related issues, and over two decades as an advocate for
#JuvenileJustice
reform. Read more:
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Tomorrow is AMBER Alert Awareness Day. Learn how you can receive alerts and help recover missing and abducted children.
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#OJJDP
observes
#AMBERAlertAwarenessDay
. Learn more information about how to become engaged in the safe recovery of missing and abducted children.
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OJJDP continues to support efforts to expand
@AMBERAlert
plans in
#Tribal
communities.
“You’re not dealing with just one family, you’re dealing with an entire community,” said Tyesha Wood,
#AmberAlert
in Indian Country Program Manager.
Read more:
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The latest AMBER Advocate issue highlights the recent National AMBER Alert TTA Program, the AMBER Alert in Indian Country Symposium, a story on a tech-savvy West Virginia State Police First Sergeant James Kozik – and more!
Read more:
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Mentoring programs supported by OJJDP help youth make connections with leaders and respected members of their communities. Read more about OJJDP’s funding distribution and youth mentorship initiatives.
#MentoringMonth
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Download tip sheets, lesson plans, and other safety resources for online safety through OJJDP-supported
@NetSmartz
program. View Now.
#InternetSafetyMonth
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#OJJDP
and
@TheJusticeDept
will recognize 12 heroes for their extraordinary efforts to find missing children and bring predators to justice as part of the 40th
#NationalMissingChildrensDay
commemoration.
Watch the award ceremony live today at 2 p.m. ET:
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Sextortion occurs when an adult, through threat or manipulation, coerces a minor into producing a sexually explicit image and sending it over the Internet. Learn more about sextortion and the warning signs from
@MissingKids
.
#StopSextortion
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June is National
#InternetSafetyMonth
. Take time to talk with your kids about
#OnlineSafety
using
@NetSmartz
’s helpful tip sheets, presentations, videos, and more:
#OJJDP
#InternetSafety
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OJJDP is working to break the cycles of juvenile addiction and crime. Read how:
#MentoringMonth
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As of March 2018,
@AMBERAlert
has helped rescue and safely return over 900 children. Learn more about the OJJDP-supported AMBER Alert program:
#NMCD
#ChildSafety
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Important Update:
@MissingKids
has partnered with
@instagram
to add an
#AMBERAlert
feature on the social media platform to notify users of
#MissingChildren
in their area. The feature is currently available in 25 countries.
Find out more:
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#HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay
is on January 11. Access information and resources on human trafficking to learn more:
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🗣Take It Down!
#OJJDP
’s
@MissingKids
launched a new tool to support youth victims of online sexual exploitation.
Learn how
#TakeItDown
helps remove sexually explicit photos and videos of young people under the age of 18:
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Today,
#OJJDP
observes
@AMBERAlert
Awareness Day and honors the many people who have helped bring 1,161 children home safely. Learn more about the nationwide program and ways you can help:
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Access OJJDP’s Model Programs Guide to view the latest youth programs and mentorship opportunities:
#MentoringMonth
#BetterTogether
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When a child goes missing, it is agony for their loved ones. On Jan. 13–
@AMBERAlert
Awareness Day–we invite you to go to our “When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide” video library to listen to parents of missing children share their stories:
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November is
#NationalRunawayPreventionMonth
. Read how OJJDP and
@MissingKids
work to address runaway youth, putting a spotlight on the invisible faces of youth who are homeless.
#NRPM
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Registration is open for the
@JuvenileCrime
Training Institute Sept. 26-28 in Cape Cod, Mass.
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Funded by OJJDP,
@MissingKids
is a national clearinghouse and resource center for all issues related to missing and sexually exploited children.
#NMCD
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@AMBERAlert
is now available on Instagram in 25 countries!
@MissingKids
has teamed up with
@instagram
to launch
#AMBERAlerts
on the social media platform. Learn more:
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Today is National Missing Children’s Day! Visit OJJDP’s recently launched website to join in on the
#NMCD2021
virtual commemoration.
#MissingChildrensDay
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A child’s negative and positive experiences can shape and re-shape their brain. See the effects:
#ChangingMinds
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Today is National Missing Children’s Day! This day shines a spotlight on
#ChildSafety
and honors the
#professionals
dedicated to protecting
#children
around the country.
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.
@MissingKids
provides training, technical assistance and other resources to
#lawenforcement
professionals and those who investigate cases of crimes committed against children.
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As part of the
#DefendingChildhood
initiative,
@TheJusticeDept
launches
#ChangingMinds
campaign. Learn more at
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Show your support for
#MissingChildren
, join OJJDP and
@MissingKids
by rocking one sock during the month of May.
#RockOneSock
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On June 12–14,
@JuvenileCrime
will host its 19th Global Youth Justice Training Institute in Cape Cod, MA. Register now:
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“For so many young people, a second chance is the first step toward a brighter future.” - Acting Administrator Chyrl Jones. Successful reentry reduces
#recidivism
and increases public safety. Learn how OJJDP continues to support youth
#reentry
.
#SecondChanceMonth22
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The new “Take It Down” tool allows youth to remove explicit online.
Read more in the latest News @ a Glance:
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Search youth programs and mentorship opportunities that meet your needs. Access OJJDP’s Model Program Guide today:
#MentoringMonth
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Support victims of online child sexual exploitation with
@MissingKids
’ new online tool, “Take It Down.” Watch the PSA to learn how to ensure youth victims get the help they need:
#TakeItDown
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From online enticement to sexting and sextortion, it is critical that we combine efforts to protect children from online risks. Do your part to help keep kids safer online by taking the
@MissingKids
#SafetyPledge
.
#OnlineSafety
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Make sure the young people in your life have a Happy – and safe–Halloween and have them TAKE A FRIEND to the door.
@NetSmartz
#HappyHalloween
This
#Halloween
, regardless of if you or your child is familiar with a house, they should still TAKE A FRIEND to the door.
It is important to not to let them enter a home (even that awesome haunted mansion) unless you are with them.
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OJJDP announced an award of more than $28M to
@MissingKids
to prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation.
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A 5th grader from Walnut, CA is recognized as the 17th winner of the National
#MissingChildrensDay
Art Contest.
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NOW OPEN: Registration for the 2019 Global Youth Justice Conference is now open. Learn more and register for this conference.
#JuvenileJustice
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For over 30 years, OJJDP has partnered with
@MissingKids
to help law enforcement find missing and exploited children.
#ChildSafety
#OJJDPCares
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Find
@AMBERAlert
best practices, information on what to do if a child is abducted internationally, and more on the National Missing Children’s Day Resource's page.
#NMCD
#NMCD2021
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On Jan. 23–25,
@JuvenileCrime
will host its 18th Global Youth Justice Training Institute in Las Vegas, NV. Sign up:
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OJJDP supports
@BBBSA
’s “Bigs in Blue Initiative”—a youth mentorship program dedicated to uniting youth with law enforcement mentors. Read how
@BBBSMiami
President and CEO Gale Nelson is leading efforts in Miami communities.
#OJJDPNews
#MentoringMonth
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Summer is a great time to review your child’s online behavior and help them identify ways to be safe when they use the internet. Access
@MissingKids
resources to kickstart the conversation:
#InternetSafetyMonth
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Congratulations to 2023
#NationalMissingChildrensDay
poster contest winner Ayoub A., a 5th grader from Brooklyn, N.Y.! Check out Ayoub's winning poster design:
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OJJDP’s Second Chance Act helps fund youth
#reentry
services such as employment and housing assistance, substance use treatment, family programming, and
#mentoring
. Together, these services contribute to successful youth reentry and increase public safety.
#SecondChanceMonth22
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Seven North Texas
#ICAC
Task Force members all received the Attorney General’s Special Commendation for their actions in processing more than 22,000 tips from the
@MissingKids
CyberTipline.
Learn more about their efforts:
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.
@MissingKids
will use $28M grant to support and train
#LawEnforcement
in recovering missing & exploited children.
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January is National
#MentoringMonth
. OJJDP understands the vital role mentors play in the lives of youth. Learn more about how OJJDP supports
#mentoring
, and how you can become a mentor.
#MentorIRL
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When a child goes missing,
@MissingKids
is ready 24 hours a day to assist families and
#LawEnforcement
. Learn more about the OJJDP-funded center:
#NMCD
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OJJDP released the Spring 2016 issue of Journal of Juvenile Justice. Read the online version:
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.
@NetSmartz
offers free, age-appropriate
#resources
like videos, games, presentations, and classroom lessons to help children learn how to protect themselves and their friends online.
#InternetSafety
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.
@TheJusticeDept
Attorney General Merrick Garland highlighted the investments made and those to come to aid Community Violence Intervention and Prevention.
#CVIStrengtheningCommunities
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#OJJDP
supports the
@MissingKids
, an information clearinghouse and national resource center on issues related to victims, missing and exploited children.
#OJJDPCares
#NCAPM2019
#CommunityPartnerships
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Make sure the
#youth
in your life are connecting to the internet safely as they head
#BackToSchool
this fall.
Visit the NetSmartz site from
@MissingKids
to find helpful resources and tools for students of all ages:
#OJJDPSupports
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Help the young people in your life to practice critical thinking skills and protect themselves from harm when using the internet. Check out
@MissingKids
@NetSmartz
resources to learn more:
#NationalInternetSafetyMonth
#OnlineSafety
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Join OJJDP and
@MissingKids
and show your support for
#missingchildren
and their families by rocking one sock.
#NMCD
#RockOneSock
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A child exposed to trauma is more likely to have negative life experiences. Let’s change that.
#ChangingMinds
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The
#AMBERAlert
system began in 1996 when Dallas-Fort Worth broadcasters teamed with local police to develop an early warning system to help find
#abductedchildren
. Check out the redesigned
@AMBERAlert
website at .
#JuvenileJustice
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Do you work with teens and young adults? Learn how to identify characteristics of
#sextortion
and the effects it has on youth victims in our 1-day training on September 13 at 11 a.m. ET.
Register today:
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Are your children sure they know who they’re talking to online?
@NetSmartz
has resources to help children practice online safety.
#StopSextortion
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One of the biggest predictors of a child's ability to be resilient in the face of violence is a caring adult in their life.
#ChangingMinds
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"To be legitimate, OJJDP’s work must be informed by youth,” -
#OJJDP
Administrator Liz Ryan.
OJJDP’s new Youth and Family Partnership
#WorkingGroup
aims to give a prominent voice to justice-involved
#youth
and their families.
Read the
#blog
:
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It’s Youth Justice Action Month! OJJDP joins the President in highlighting opportunities for
#YouthJustice
reform. Learn more about our
#reentry
, indigent defense, and other programs that support youth who have contact with the
#JuvenileJustice
system.
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The
@NetSmartz
program from
@MissingKids
aims to empower children to help prevent themselves from being exploited and to report victimization to a trusted adult. Learn more about the OJJDP-supported program:
#NMCD
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Bullying and cyberbullying can impact social and academic success for students. Find resources to address bullying and help ensure students’ safety in school.
#BullyingPreventionMonth
#StopBullying
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Join us and
#RockOneSock
during the month of May to show your support in time for
#MissingChildrensDay
on May 25.
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Today at 2 p.m. ET,
@TheJusticeDept
will honor the heroic efforts of agencies, organizations, and individuals to protect children.
#NMCD
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OJJDP awards
@MissingKids
$28 million to support efforts to prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation.
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Summer is a great time to review your child’s online behavior and help them identify ways to be safe online. Access
@MissingKids
resources to help start the conversation.
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Learn how something as simple as listening can benefit a child that has experienced traumatic stress.
#ChangingMinds
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When kids know people care about them, it makes a lasting difference.
#NationalMentoringMonth
#PayItForward
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#Mentoring
has been shown to improve self-esteem, academic achievement & more. See how OJJDP supports
#mentoring
programs.
#MentorIRL
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Learn more about the trends
@MissingKids
is seeing in online exploitation and access tools available to help parents and trusted adults keep children safer online.
#SafetyPledge
#OnlineSafety
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Don’t miss the 40th Annual
#NationalMissingChildrensDay
Ceremony!
@TheJusticeDept
will live stream the ceremony today at 2 p.m. ET.
Join us to honor the
#EverydayHeroes
who are dedicated to protecting children:
#NMCD2023
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In 2017, law enforcement agencies arrested the lowest number of persons younger than 18 years old since 1980. See details in “Juvenile Arrests, 2017”:
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Mentoring relationships can improve youths’ self-esteem, behavior, & academic performance.
#NationalMentoringMonth
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June is
#NationalInternetSafetyMonth
.
View
#OJJDP
resources that help prevent and respond to internet crimes against children:
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OJJDP is sponsoring a number of upcoming summer webinars, conferences, and trainings to address
#ChildAbuse
,
#SexTrafficking
, and more. See details:
#OJJDPNews
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Take a moment to review
#HalloweenSafety
tips and flyer for a safe night of trick-or-treating available from our partners at
@MissingKids
.
#OJJDPCares
#HappyHalloween
#HappyHalloween
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Watch
#community
#violence
intervention message from OJJDP Acting Administrator.
#OJJDPCares
#EmpowerYouth
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Do you know someone 18 or younger who has experienced online sexual abuse or exploitation?
Check out
@MissingKids
’ new online tool
#TakeItDown
to help youth under 18 remove sexually explicit images from the internet anonymously.
Find out more:
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October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Learn how to keep your children safe online.
#CyberAware
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#OJJDPNews
: A new issue of The AMBER Advocate is available. This issue provides updates on AMBER Alert in Indian country. Read more in the May/June issue of News @ a Glance.
#AMBERAlert
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