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OJJDP played an active role in the 34th National Conference on Juvenile Justice, held March 4–7, 2007, in San Diego, CA. Cosponsored by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and the National District Attorneys Association, the conference explored the theme "Different Roles, Common Goals" and addressed topics such as the following:

• Computer crimes against children.
• Effects of domestic violence on children.
• Empowerment of youth to reduce crime and bullying.
• Girls in the juvenile justice system.
• International family abduction.
• Juvenile drug courts.
• Juvenile sexual offenders.

In a session titled "OJJDP Report," Administrator J. Robert Flores said that OJJDP "covers the waterfront when it comes to serving youth and children." He then highlighted a number of OJJDP programs, including efforts to establish youth courts, combat gangs, address online sexual exploitation of children, and meet the needs of tribal youth.

Ron Laney, Associate Administrator of OJJDP's Child Protection Division, spoke about the Internet and child exploitation trends and developments, current issues in juvenile and criminal courts, and emerging trends in school safety.