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Youth and the Juvenile Justice System: 2022 National Report
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Youth and the Juvenile Justice System: 2022 National Report is the fifth edition of a comprehensive report on youth victimization, offending by youth, and the juvenile justice system. Developed by the National Center for Juvenile Justice (NCJJ) for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the National Institute of Justice, the report draws on reliable data and relevant research to provide a comprehensive and insightful view of youth victims and offending by youth, and what happens to youth when they enter the juvenile justice system in the U.S.
https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/publications/2022-national-report.pdf

Now Available! OAYI TA Bulletin—Advise and Advance: Elevating the Youth Voice Through Youth Advisory Boards to Address Community-Level Substance Misuse
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
This technical assistance (TA) bulletin was developed in collaboration with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) and focuses on elevating youth engagement through their participation in a youth advisory board. The brief provides recommendations and guidance on building and sustaining a youth advisory board that addresses opioids and other substance misuse in the youths’ communities and will outline best practices for developing and implementing targeted approaches to the recruitment and engagement of participating youth.
http://s.iir.com/OAYIAdviseandAdvance

Register for the National Overdose Prevention Leadership Summit
Monday, October 9, 2023
The National Overdose Prevention Leadership Summit (NOPLS) is an annual virtual event that highlights real solutions to the overdose crisis that bridge justice, health care, and public health sectors. On November 16-17, 2023, experts from the field will share innovative strategies and novel approaches to overdose prevention, treatment, and justice, and address best practices for implementing strategy, building multi-sector partnerships, and leveraging local resources to help reduce overdose deaths.
https://overdoseleadershipsummit.org/

Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Used Disorder Task Force 2023 Legislative Agenda 118th Congress
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force brings together over 140 Democratic and Republican lawmakers committed to combating the growing opioid, substance use disorder, and mental health crises. During the 117th Congress, the Task Force passed 26 bills from their legislative agenda into law.
https://kuster.house.gov/uploadedfiles/bmhsudtf_agenda_118th_congress.pdf

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