Children exposed to violence
Support a more connected response for children and families affected by violence in their homes, schools, or neighborhoods.
Focus area 02
Violence prevention & community safety.
Strengthening the community response to violence through prevention, positive engagement, mentoring connections, and coordinated resource pathways.
Prevention through connection and collaboration
Our OJJDP planning materials describe a collaborative approach to strengthen the response to children exposed to violence in homes, schools, and neighborhoods. The work emphasizes bringing together youth programs, violence-prevention expertise, child and family support services, and a local public-school perspective.
Prevention & positive engagement
Connect youth and families with prevention education, mentoring opportunities, and appropriate community supports.
Partner coordination
Identify service gaps, review referral pathways, and coordinate community resources with participating organizations.
Service boundary: We provide outreach, coordination, prevention education, and referrals. Clinical counseling, crisis intervention, and other specialized services are provided by qualified partner organizations.