Welcome to the OJJDP Model Programs Guide

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's Model Programs Guide (MPG) is designed to assist practitioners and communities in implementing evidence-based prevention and intervention programs that can make a difference in the lives of children and communities . The MPG database of evidence-based programs covers the entire continuum of youth services from prevention through sanctions to reentry. The MPG can be used to assist juvenile justice practitioners, administrators, and researchers to enhance accountability, ensure public safety, and reduce recidivism. The MPG is an easy-to-use tool that offers the first and only database of scientifically-proven programs across the spectrum of youth services.

Introduction to the Website

  • To learn more about each stage of the youth continuum, click on a stage on the top navigation menu .
  • To locate literature reviews about prevention and intervention program types, use the top navigation menu .
  • To search for model programs, click on  Search Programs on the side navigation on the left.  
  • To read the criteria for the MPG program rating system, click Ratings  on the side navigation on the left .
  • To nominate a program for consideration in the MPG, click Nominate Programs on the side navigation on the left.

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