Each year on May 1, Law Day provides an opportunity for Americans to reflect on their legal heritage, the rule of law, and the rights and duties of citizens. The American Bar Association instituted Law Day in the late 1950s.

The theme of Law Day 2004 was “To Win Equality by Law: Brown v. Board at 50,” commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that struck down laws segregating public schools. OJJDP joined 40 other national partners to support Law Day activities, which included minigrants of $250 to 25 youth courts to fund court tours, mock trials, and other educational programs designed to raise public awareness of the nation’s legal system.

For additional information about Law Day, visit www.abanet.org/publiced/lawday.

OJJDP News @ a Glance	May/June 2004 Volume III Number 3