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  • SEARCH THE PROGRAM DIRECTORY

    The Directory of Law Enforcement Programs and Services for Youth showcases active programs and services for youth provided by law enforcement agencies across the nation. » Start your search

  • THE YFP RESOURCE CENTER

    The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has launched the Youth Focused Policing Resource Center with support from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). » Learn more

  • FEATURED PROGRAM: Baltimore County JOINS Program

    The Baltimore County, Maryland, Police Department established the Juvenile Offenders in Need of Supervision Program in 1996. » Read more

  • TRAINING

    The IACP offers a variety of no-cost training workshops for law enforcement and juvenile justice professionals nationwide. In June, the IACP is conducting “Law Enforcement Responses to Adolescent Girls” in Topeka, KS and July, “Introduction to Juvenile Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques” in Salem, OR. » Read more

  • IMPROVING LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSES TO YOUTH

    This short video provides an overview of IACP’s Juvenile Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program, which provides resources for law enforcement to address juvenile crime, delinquency, and victimization.

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About Youth Focused Policing

Youth Focused Policing (YFP) is a proactive intervention strategy to enable police to intervene with youth to reduce crime, victimization, long-term health and criminal justice costs and prolonged involvement in the criminal justice system.

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Training and Technical Assistance

No-cost training workshops and technical assistance are available to law enforcement and juvenile justice professionals nationwide.

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Fast Facts

  • 12/22/2011 More than one-third of women who were raped as minors were also raped as adults compared to 14% of women without an early rape history.

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