CJCC: Youth Information Criminal Justice Coordinating Council CJCC: Youth Information

I Want to Know is a new function that gives you the chance to get your questions answered about all parts of the justice system and many of the justice agencies in the District of Columbia.
 Offender Data includes information on locating someone who is incarcerated, DC's Most Wanted, Sex Offenders and much more information about offenders.
 The purpose of the Citizen Resources page provides information about how a citizen interacts with the criminal justice community, where help can be found, and where you can find answers to many questions, judicial or legislative information.
 The purpose of the Reentry Resources page is to provide a directory of information focusing on preparing ex-offenders for successfully returning to their communities.
 The purpose of the Resources for Victims or Witnesses of Crime page is to provide a directory of local and national information sources that focus on providing protection, finding support and offering services.
The purpose of the Youth Information page is to provide young people with information that they or their parents may find useful.

Youth Information

The purpose of the Youth Information page is to provide young people with information that they or their parents may find useful. Selecting a link below will open a new window.

American Red Cross / Facing Fear
Facing Fear was developed to address a demand by educators and caregivers of children for materials to help children cope in uncertain times.
Asian American LEAD
Asian American LEAD provides a bridge between Asian and American cultures for Asian American youth in Washington, D.C.
Child Welfare League of America
The Child Welfare League of America is committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm.
Children's Defense Fund
The mission of the Children's Defense Fund is to Leave No Child BehindŽ and to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life.
Covenant House
Covenant House is the largest privately-funded childcare agency in the United States providing shelter and service to homeless and runaway youth.
Department of Employment Services (DOES)
The Department of Employment Services (DOES), helps young people in the District of Columbia make a smooth transition into the workforce. The programs below help teens transfer the valuable skills learned in the classroom to the workplace.
Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), focused the programs to meet the recreation and leisure needs of the diverse communities in the District.
District of Columbia Child and Family Services
The District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency provides important services to promote the safety and well-being of children and families.
District of Columbia Workforce Investment Council, DCWIC Youth Services
The primary focus of the DCWIC Youth Investment Council is the creation of a "youth development system" that will involve District youth, DC government agencies, youth service providers, contractors, and parents.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Kids Page, Kindergarten - 5th grade About the FBI, Safety Tips, Working Dogs, Games, and more.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Kids Page, 6 -12 grades Follow a case through the FBI Lab, take the Special Agent Challenge, spend a Day in the Life of an FBI employee, and read about the History of the FBI.
Life Pieces To Masterpieces'
Life Pieces To Masterpieces' mission/purpose is to provide African American males, living in Washington, D.C.' low-income and public housing, with opportunities to discover their ability to change challenges into possibilities.
Metropolitan Police Department (MPDC) Office of Youth Violence Prevention (YVP)
The Office of Youth Violence Prevention coordinates numerous youth programs throughout the city.
Metropolitan Police Department (MPDC) Youth Violence Prevention (YVP)
http://www.lifepieces.org/start.shtml
Neighborhood Athletic Association
Neighborhood Athletic Association offers unique recreational sports leagues, tournaments and social opportunities for men and women of all ages and skill levels in a safe, friendly and fun environment.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
The mission of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is to provide national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization.
The National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC)
The National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC), is dedicated to providing high quality legal representation for children. Our mission is to improve the lives of children and families through legal advocacy.
Youth Law Center
The Youth Law Center is a non-profit public interest law office that has worked to protect abused and at-risk children since 1978.
Youth Services Administration (YSA)
The Youth Services Administration (YSA), of the District of Columbia Department of Human Services is the primary juvenile justice agency for the city.
YouthBuild
The national YouthBuild Coalition seeks to persuade the United States government to fund local communities to employ and train young people to serve their neighborhoods by building affordable housing for homeless and other low-income people.

For more information about JUSTIS contact the Information Technology Liaison Officer, (202) 727-7862.