The Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) hopes that children are healthy, educated, and free from violence. If a young person comes into contact with the juvenile justice system, we want it to be rare, fair, and helpful to them.
OJJ works on juvenile justice system improvement efforts and reducing the impact of racial and ethnic disparities. Our work includes:
- Supporting and staffing the Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice (WA-PCJJ). This council is a state advisory group. Learn more on the WA-PCJJ webpage.
- Monitoring federal compliance with core requirements of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).
- Administering the Three Year Plan and Formula Grant.
- Supporting the Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI) model. This is in partnership with local JDAI sites. Learn more on the JDAI webpage.
- Providing technical assistance. OJJ is a resource.
