OJJDP
produces different types of publications and products, including
Newsletters, Journals, Bulletins, Fact
Sheets, Reports,
Summaries, Portable
Guides, and Videotapes.
Scroll down for descriptions of each type. Some types of publications
have different
series associated
with them. If you find a series you're interested in, go to
Publications Search, select the
series, and hit search for a list of available publications in
that series. Newsletters OJJDP News @ a Glance
The bimonthly newsletter OJJDP News @ a Glance presents
notices of agency activities, recent publications, funding opportunities,
and upcoming events. News @ a Glance highlights the
latest developments at OJJDP, with an emphasis on providing quick
access to online sources for publications and other resources.
Newsletters are four to six pages long. Journals Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Justice highlights innovative programs and
publications on critical juvenile justice issues and trends.
Each issue includes two or three feature articles on timely issues
in juvenile justice or on a major OJJDP initiative. Past articles
have provided syntheses of research, overviews of training activities,
and reviews of innovative programs. The In Brief section highlights
grant awards, promotes upcoming conferences, reviews publications,
and provides readings related to the feature articles. Issues
are between 32 and 44 pages long. Bulletins Bulletins
describe statistics, research, training, technical assistance,
and programs funded through OJJDP grants and contracts.
They also profile model programs of particular interest to
the juvenile justice field. Bulletins range from 4 to 32
pages in
length, may be updated annually depending on the subject, and
may be part of a special series. Click on the series' titles
below for descriptions of each. Child Delinquency Series
The Child Delinquency Series offers the latest information about
child delinquency, including analyses of child delinquency statistics,
insights into the origins of very young offending, and descriptions
of early intervention programs and approaches that focus on risk
and protective factors. Crimes Against Children Series
OJJDP's Crimes Against Children Series examines child victimization
by analyzing crime victimization statistics, studying child victims
and their special needs, and describing programs and approaches
that address these needs. Family Strengthening Series
OJJDP's Family Strengthening Series assists ongoing efforts
across the country to strengthen the family unit by discussing
the effectiveness of family intervention programs and providing
resources to families and communities. Juvenile Accountability Block Grants Best Practices
Series
OJJDP's Juvenile Accountability Block Grants (JABG) program
promotes greater accountability among young people who violate
the law. OJJDP created the JABG series to help states and local
governments develop programs in the 12 purpose areas established
for JABG funding. Bulletins in this series inform juvenile justice
policymakers, researchers, and practitioners about programs and
approaches that hold juvenile offenders accountable for their
behavior. Juvenile Justice Practice Series
This series provides the field with updated research, promising
practices, and tools for a variety of juvenile justice areas.
These Bulletins are designed to be important resources for a
large number of youth-serving professionals involved in developing
and adopting juvenile justice polices and programs, regardless
of their funding sources. This series is available online only. National Incidence Studies of Missing, Abducted, Runaway,
and Thrownaway Children
This series summarizes findings from the Second National Incidence
Studies of Missing, Abducted, Runaway, and Thrownaway Children
(NISMART-2). The series offers national estimates of missing
children based on surveys of households, juvenile residential
facilities, and law enforcement agencies. It also presents statistical
profiles of these children, including their demographic characteristics
and the circumstances of their disappearance. Fact Sheets are
also available. National Report Series
Published every 4 years, OJJDP's National Report Juvenile
Offenders and Victims offers a comprehensive statistical
overview of the problems of juvenile crime, violence, and victimization
and the response of the juvenile justice system. Published
each interim year, the Bulletins in the National Report Series
provide access to the latest information on juvenile arrests,
court cases, juveniles in custody, and other topics of interest.
Each Bulletin in the series highlights selected topics at the
forefront of juvenile justice policymaking, giving readers
focused access to statistics on some of the most critical issues. Serious and Violent Juvenile Offending Series
Although few in number, serious and violent juvenile offenders
are responsible for a disproportionate number of crimes. OJJDP
created a study group of 22 researchers to collaboratively analyze
current research on risk factors, protective factors, and the
development of serious and violent offenders. The Bulletins in
this series focus on aspects of the group's work. Youth Development Series
The Youth Development Series presents findings from the Program
of Research on the Causes and Correlates of Delinquency, which
is designed to improve our understanding of serious delinquency,
violence, and drug use by examining how youth develop within
the context of family, school, peers, and community. Three research
teams at study sites in Rochester, NY, Denver, CO, and Pittsburgh,
PA, have interviewed thousands of participants at regular intervals,
recording their lives in detail. Youth Gang Series
OJJDP's Youth Gang Series delves into many of the key issues
related to youth gangs, such as gang migration, gang growth,
female involvement with gangs, homicide, drugs and violence,
and the needs of communities and youth who live in the presence
of youth gangs. Youth in Action Series
The Bulletins in this series are geared to a youth audience.
They present topics--including peer mentoring, event planning,
and working with the media--that help youth become actively involved
in crime prevention. Specific examples, checklists, timelines,
and contact information are included as resources for youth.
Fact Sheets are also available. Youth Out of the Education Mainstream Series
This Bulletin series addresses issues associated with the Youth
Out of the Education Mainstream initiative. The initiative focuses
on the needs of five often interrelated categories of at-risk
youth: students fearful of attending school because of violence,
truants, dropouts, suspended/expelled youth, and youth returning
to school from correctional settings in the juvenile justice
system. Youth Violence Research Series
The Youth Violence Research Bulletin Series presents research
findings on critical topics related to youth violence, including
gangs, firearms, suicide prevention, and the impact of violence
on youth. The Bulletins, which were developed in partnership
with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discuss
research in a way that makes it relevant to both the public health
and juvenile justice fields. Fact Sheets Fact Sheets are two-page documents that highlight key points
and sources of further information on OJJDP programs and initiatives. Reports Reports describe comprehensive research and evaluation findings;
provide detailed descriptions of innovative juvenile justice
programs implemented at the national, state, and local levels,
including case studies, field studies, and other strategies used
for assessing program success and replication; or present statistical
analysis, trends, or other data on selected juvenile justice
topics. Some Reports provide training curriculums and lesson
plans and are often used as training tools for juvenile justice
professionals. Reports, which usually include appendixes and
lists of resources and additional readings, can be annual updates
or one-time publications. Summaries Summaries describe key research and evaluation findings that
may be used to enhance future juvenile justice policies and practices
and highlight OJJDP-funded programs implemented at the national,
state, or local levels that may serve as models for other jurisdictions.
They also can be used as training guides for juvenile justice
professionals who work with youth. Summaries are generally 30
to 90 pages in length and usually include appendixes and lists
of resources and additional readings. Portable Guides Portable Guides to Investigating Child Abuse
This series provides practical references for law enforcement
and other professionals to determine whether a child has been
abused or exploited and to collect evidence necessary for effective
prosecution. The Guides provide basic information on the most
critical aspects of investigations involving child abuse, neglect,
and exploitation. Topics include burn injuries, sexual exploitation,
diagnostic imaging, interviewing techniques, and photodocumentation.
Each Portable Guide is 6 by 9 inches and is between 16 and 36
pages long. Videotapes Teleconference Videotapes
Videotapes of OJJDP's satellite teleconferences are available for purchase from the National Criminal Justice Reference Service. From the NCJRS home page, click on Publications/Products to search for the videotape you would like to purchase. You also can view past broadcasts at the Juvenile Justice Telecommunications Assistance Project Web site. For more information about OJJDP's use of satellite teleconferencing, see "Using Satellite Teleconferencing," which appeared in OJJDP's Juvenile Justice journal in December 1996. Make sure to check the Events section for upcoming teleconferences.
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