WASHINGTON< DC The U.S. Department of Justice informed U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today that the Rhode Island Justice Commission will receive $56,250 to help strengthen the juvenile justice system and keep children out of trouble. The Rhode Island Justice Commission will use the funds awarded by DOJs Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs (OJJDP) to enhance programs to keep young people, including at-risk you and first-time and non-serious offenders, out of the juvenile justice system."By educating communities and families about the early warning signs of trouble and providing at-risk kids with the necessary skills to deal with problems, we can help keep children from going astray," Reed said. "We need to provide positive alternatives to help them resist the temptations on the streets." OJJDP prevention strategies include training for community leaders and for collecting and analyzing community risk data, guidance for developing prevention plans and technical assistance. Other services intended to help keep juveniles out of the justice system include tutoring, mentoring, recreational activities and leadership development activities.