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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

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    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

  • Safe Schools Online Training Series

    IACP RELEASES FREE SCHOOL SAFETY ONLINE TRAINING SERIES

    IACP, in collaboration with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), U.S. Department of Justice, has launched a series of four online trainings designed to assist in the development of school safety plans and strategies for crisis response. » Register now!

  • Publication: Reducing Risks: An Executive’s Guide to Effective Juvenile Interview and Interrogation

    NEW PUBLICATION!

    IACP has just released a publication, Reducing Risks: An Executive’s Guide to Effective Juvenile Interview and Interrogation. It includes recommended best practices, information on recent research in the field, and sample documents. » Request a copy now

  • 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

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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

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

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In The News

  • 5/16/2013 Weld County communities trying to put juvenile offenders on the right path The state of Colorado is currently in the process of enacting legislation that would allow the operation of a juvenile restorative justice program in the state's Weld County. The program is intended to divert first-time minor offenders from involvement in the juvenile justice system, and will allow youths to choose from a variety of tasks designed to help them understand their crime and repair harm caused by their actions.
  • 5/15/2013 Ga. officials launch youth drug abuse initiative State officials and lawmakers in Georgia have launched a state-wide campaign,"Generation Rx," which is intended to address prescription drug abuse among youths. The program will be run in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies in order to focus on prescription drug abuse among teenagers, and is funded through a grant by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
  • 5/10/2013 Columbus Police producing LGBT-themed anti-bullying video The Columbus Police Department in Ohio has developed a public service announcement video to educate viewers about bullying of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youths, as part of the police department's upcoming anti-bullying initiative. The video will be released on the police department's website on the evening of June 7, 2013.
  • 5/10/2013 St. Cloud police chief unveils programs to help youth Police Chief Blair Anderson of the St. Cloud Police Department in Minnesota has just announced his intentions to develop new programs for at-risk youths. He is currently focusing on the development of the St. Cloud Youth Leadership Academy, where youths will learn skills ranging from conflict resolution to table etiquette. This program falls under the umbrella of the larger Youth Initiative Program of the police department.

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