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What is the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act?
Congress enacted the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act (Pub. L. No. 93-415, 42 U.S.C. § 5601 et seq.) in 1974.

Visit the Legislation section of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) website for further information about the JJDP Act, its purpose, history, and related legislation. Also see this page for details on compliance with the Core Requirements of the JJDP Act.

Last Updated: August 30, 2019