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PSAs Educate Parents on Internet Dangers and Warn Potential Online Predators

Know where they go. Visit www.knowwheretheygo.org to learn more

Under its Project Safe Childhood initiative, the U.S. Department of Justice has launched a national public information campaign, featuring public service announcements (PSAs) in English and Spanish. One series alerts parents about the risk of online sexual exploitation and encourages them to supervise their children's use of the Internet, while the other targets potential online predators, warning them of the serious criminal penalties awaiting those who victimize children.

Bulletin Provides Latest Juvenile Arrest Data

The 12-page OJJDP bulletin "Juvenile Arrests 2006" draws on data from the FBI's “Crime in the United States 2006” to analyze trends in juvenile arrests. In 2006, U.S. law enforcement agencies made an estimated 2.2 million arrests of persons under age 18. In 1994, 1 of 6 alleged murder offenders known to law enforcement was younger than 18. In 2006, the ratio was 1 in 11.

First Lady Laura Bush speaking at Helping America's Youth Conference

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OJJDP works to prevent gang involvement and girls' delinquency. OJJDP assists victims of child abduction and commercial sexual exploitation. OJJDP supports faith-based and community initiatives. SMART tracks local issues and maps community resources.	Newsletter Features OJJDP Publication on Child Abduction The latest OJJDP News @ a Glance features “You're Not Alone: The Journey From Abduction to Empowerment,” featured on a recent syndicated television talk show. The publication is one of many resources available through the OJJDP Web page Child Abduction: Resources for Victims and Families.	Bulletin Analyzes Substance-Related Youth Behaviors “Co-occurrence of Substance Use Behaviors in Youth” draws on data from the National Longitudinal Study of Youth to analyze substance-related behaviors among youth. The central finding of this analysis is that given one substance-related behavior, other substance-related behaviors become more likely to occur.