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Match / Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DOJ OJP) / Enhancing Juvenile Indigent Defense

Measure 1168

What juvenile defense enhancements will be supported by this OJJDP award? Select all that apply.

RequiredoutcomeFY2026Q1

Narrative response

A prompt for a description, a selection or a short answer.

Answer options: o Holistic Defense Models o Funding and Support o Collaborative Partnerships o Caseload Reduction o Policies and Procedures o Funding and Support o Collaborative Partnerships o Other, specify: ____ Holistic Defense Models utilize public defender offices that offer holistic, multidisciplinary teams, including social workers and investigators, who address the root causes of court involvement. Training and Resources provide comprehensive, ongoing training for juvenile defenders on the latest case law, developmental science, and courtroom strategies. Data Collection improves data collection on caseloads, appointment rates, and outcomes to identify gaps in representation. Funding and Support means fully funding specialized youth defense agencies to reduce high caseloads and provide high- quality, individualized representation. Collaborative Partnerships means building partnerships between criminal defense attorneys and civil legal aid, particularly for transition-aged youth who may face related educational or housing legal issues

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