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Child welfare

Domestic Violence

The Domestic Violence Special Feature provides access to federal and federally-funded publications and online resources related to family violence and the prevention of such violence.

Child Abuse

Access federal and federally-funded publications and online resources related to the prevalence and prevention of child abuse, as well as justice system responses.

You Are Not Alone

Supporting Youth and Families Impacted by Substance Use

Substance abuse is a major challenge in communities across America.  A 2018 national survey revealed that in the past year, more than 20 million people age 12 and older had a substance use disorder related to the use of alcohol or illicit drugs.  To help youth and families overcome the effects of substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders, the Office of Juvenile Justice and...