Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice Releases 2013 Report

The Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice (FACJJ) has issued its 2013 Report. This report makes recommendations to the President, Congress, and OJJDP on four areas of major concern to the juvenile justice community: Evidence-based youth justice practices, Youth engagement, Youth justice and schools, and Youth justice and disproportionate minority contact. The report also addresses the need for re-authorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act and affirms the important roles OJJDP can play—providing leadership on critical juvenile justice issues and supporting investments in funding to promote effective practices. Click here for the complete report