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February 2014
6 Thu	Public Health Grand Rounds: Preventing Youth Violence This session of Grand Rounds will explore the societal burden of youth violence, and the evidence-based approaches and partnerships that are necessary to prevent youth violence and its consequences. Homicide, the third leading cause of death am... Read more
7 Fri	Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice On February 7, 2014, from 2 to 5 p.m. ET, the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice (FACJJ) will hold a Webinar as a continuation of the FACJJ meeting that commenced on December 9, 2013. The agenda for this online meeting will include ... Read more
24 Mon	Webinar To Discuss Status Offense Reform On February 24, 2014, at 2 p.m. ET, the Center on Youth Justice at the Vera Institute of Justice will present the 1-hour Webinar “Engaging Stakeholders in Status Offense Reform.” Presenters will discuss ways that local jurisdictions can encoura... Read more
25 Tue	Adolescent Development and the Unique Issues Facing Girls This session provides an overview of girls' development and growth during adolescence and the opportunities and risks that they face. Topics include physical changes, socialization, roles and relationships, identity development, risks, and resi... Read more
25 Tue	Innovations in Substance Abuse Treatment and Abstinence Reinforcement "Innovations in Substance Abuse Treatment and Abstinence Reinforcement" will examine the research and the science behind two innovations in substance abuse treatment that can improve treatment effectiveness and enhance the number of people who ... Read more
26 Wed	Webinar To Discuss Reducing the Risk of Suicide With Vulnerable Populations On February 26, 2014, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET, OJJDP’s National Center for Youth in Custody (NCYC) will present “Reducing the Risk of Suicide With Vulnerable Populations,” the second Webinar in the series “Improving Conditions of Confinement for... Read more
27 Thu	Webinar to Discuss How Therapy Animals Can Help Abused Children On February 27, 2014, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET, OJJDP, in collaboration with the National District Attorneys Association, will present “How Therapy Animal Programs Can Help Maltreated Children.” When children have been abused, neglected, or expos... Read more

March 2014
5 Wed	Show Policymakers How Your Court Helps Your Community: Five Steps for Building Relationships that Last The benefits of building ties with policymakers can be significant, such as raising public attention for your issue, building new community support, or even increasing funding, but establishing the strong relationships necessary for these resul... Read more
20 Thu	Webinar To Explore Lessons Learned From Colorado’s Juvenile Diversion Program On March 20, 2014, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET, OJJDP’s National Training and Technical Assistance Center, in collaboration with the National Juvenile Justice Evaluation Center, will present the Webinar “Evaluation in Action: Lessons Learned From Co... Read more
26 Wed	Access to Healthcare for Vulnerable Populations The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's (OJJDP) National Center for Youth in Custody (NCYC) will present "Access to Healthcare for Vulnerable Populations," the third Webinar in the series "Improving Conditions of Confinement... Read more