AG and Dr. Biden at Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Event
October 14, 2011
Attorney General Eric Holder and Second Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden deliver remarks at the Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) national conference entitled "Children’s Justice and Safety: Unite, Build, Lead,"addressed issues such as anti-gang strategies, mentoring, tribal youth issues, substance abuse and children’s exposure to violence.
Website: http://www.ojjdp.gov/
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Attorney General Eric Holder and Second Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden deliver remarks at the Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) national conference on October 14, 2011.Photo credit: Lonnie Tague for The Department of Justice ![The conference entitled, 'Children’s Justice and Safety: Unite, Build, Lead,' addressed issues such as anti-gang strategies, mentoring, tribal youth issues, substance abuse and children’s exposure to violence. 'New grants [totaling] $20 million... will help kids of military service members develop resiliency skills, become teen leaders, and connect with other military families.They will encourage young people to build healthy lifestyles, acquire career training, and become involved in their communities. And, above all, they will promote stability, discourage youth violence.'](images/100414-OAG-T-141-thumb.jpg)
The conference entitled, "Children’s Justice and Safety: Unite, Build, Lead,"addressed issues such as anti-gang strategies, mentoring, tribal youth issues, substance abuse and children’s exposure to violence. "New grants [totaling] $20 million... will help kids of military service members develop resiliency skills, become teen leaders, and connect with other military families.They will encourage young people to build healthy lifestyles, acquire career training, and become involved in their communities. And, above all, they will promote stability, discourage youth violence."Photo credit: Lonnie Tague for The Department of Justice-
Attorney General Eric Holder was joined by Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs Laurie A. Robinson and General Raymond Odierno, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army on stage.Photo credit: Lonnie Tague for The Department of Justice -
Attorney General Eric Holder greets General Raymond Odierno, Cheif of Staff of the U.S. Army.Photo credit: Lonnie Tague for The Department of Justice 
Second Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden spoke to the military families who were invited to the conference.Photo credit: Lonnie Tague for The Department of Justice
Attorney General Holder greets a military family in attendence. "Supporting these families – as well as the many children across our country who need and deserve our help – is far more than our professional obligation. It is our moral calling. How we meet this challenge will define this nation, and determine its progress, for decades to come."Photo credit: Lonnie Tague for The Department of Justice
![The conference entitled, 'Children’s Justice and Safety: Unite, Build, Lead,' addressed issues such as anti-gang strategies, mentoring, tribal youth issues, substance abuse and children’s exposure to violence. 'New grants [totaling] $20 million... will help kids of military service members develop resiliency skills, become teen leaders, and connect with other military families.They will encourage young people to build healthy lifestyles, acquire career training, and become involved in their communities. And, above all, they will promote stability, discourage youth violence.'](images/100414-OAG-T-141.jpg)
