FY 2021 emergency planning for juvenile justice residential facilities

The Council of Juvenile Justice Administrators Inc. (CJJA) received a $150,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention on October 1, 2021 to support the development of comprehensive emergency plans for juvenile justice residential facilities through September 30, 2023.

Under the Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice Facilities program (CFDA 16.823), CJJA will use the funding to develop plans that address the specific needs of children, youth, and families involved in the juvenile justice system during emergencies. The plans supported by this award aim to ensure the safety and well-being of those in the juvenile justice system are adequately provided for in the event of natural disasters, public health crises, or other emergencies. By supporting emergency planning tailored to the juvenile justice population, the funding helps strengthen preparedness and resilience in residential facilities.