Mission kids seeks to enhance its capabilities with a new regional training facility and child advocacy center, aiming to elevate the response to child abuse cases through advanced training and…

The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant to the Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center under the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753). The grant will fund the establishment of a new regional training facility and child advocacy center to enhance Mission Kids' capabilities in responding to child abuse cases across Pennsylvania and the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region. The initiative aims to elevate the training and professional development of law enforcement and criminal justice professionals, filling a crucial gap in support for child protection efforts. The project will run from August 1, 2024, through December 31, 2027, with the goal of improving the functioning of the criminal justice system and preventing or combating juvenile delinquency.

Mission kids seeks to enhance its capabilities with a new regional training facility and child advocacy center, aiming to elevate the response to child abuse cases through advanced training and professional development. This initiative addresses the significant impact of child abuse, by establishing this regional hub, mission kids aims to lead in child protection efforts across pennsylvania and the northeast/mid-atlantic region, filling a crucial GAP in training and support for law enforcement and criminal justice professionals.