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Attorney General Addresses Project Safe Childhood Conference

Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey

Attorney General Michael Mukasey addressed the Project Safe Childhood conference, held September 23–24 in Columbus, OH. Reaffirming the vital role of law enforcement in combating online predators, the Attorney General also stressed the need to devote resources to prevention to keep children from being victimized. As reported by DOJ, OJJDP will administer $17 million in Fiscal Year 2008 in support of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Forces, which play a vital role in the Project Safe Childhood Initiative.

OJJDP Reschedules Tribal Consultation

OJJDP has written tribal leaders to solicit their views on its Tribal Youth Program proposal for fiscal year 2009. The letter notes the cancellation of an earlier tribal consultation due to adverse weather conditions and invites tribal leaders to take part in the rescheduled consultation, which will be conducted by OJJDP on October 18, in conjunction with the National Congress of American Indians' Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ. Written comments have been requested by October 31.

First Lady Laura Bush speaking at Helping America's Youth Conference

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DOJ's Anti-Gang Initiative focuses on prevention and enforcement. OJJDP assists victims of child abduction and commercial sexual exploitation. OJJDP supports faith-based and community organizations serving youth. SMART tracks local issues and maps community resources.	Newsletter Highlights OJJDP Conferences The latest issue of OJJDP News @ a Glance features OJJDP's 10th annual National Enforcement of Underage Drinking Laws Leadership Conference. The issue also highlights the OJJDP/State Relations and Assistance Division National Conference and reports on OJJDP's recent National Youth Gang Symposium.	Missouri's Juvenile Justice System Earns National Recognition The Missouri Division of Youth Services has been honored with the Innovations in American Government Award by Harvard University 's Ash Institute. The award recognizes the achievements of the state's juvenile justice system, which rehabilitates young offenders through individual and group treatment in small group settings.