The Mission of OJDDA is to provide equal opportunities for supporting and educating its members. Services may include a wide range of activities designed to serve, without discriminating, and to unify all OJDDA members. OJDDA additionally serves as a vehicle to advocate for Ohio's Juvenile Detention, both locally and nationally to impact legislation,policies, practices, and other related activities. Further, OJDDA provides an avenue for Juvenile Detention Directors to interact and to share ideas and services.