NCJ Number
86082
Date Published
1982
Length
359 pages
Annotation
These hearings review progress made by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention during the past year and the impact of LEAA's termination on the office.
Abstract
Review of the records indicates that the progress of the office has been considerable. In those States which voluntarily participate, the practice of placing status offenders and nonoffenders in long-term placement facilities has been almost completely ended. The proportion of persons under 18 years of age arrested for serious crime has fallen consistently each year since the Juvenile Justice Act was passed and is lower now than at any time in the last 15 years. However, LEAA's termination has serious implications for these efforts. New staff members are no longer required to have previous juvenile justice experience. The rapid turnover will probably affect the future efficiency of the office. Testimony is offered by Representatives in Congress; the chairperson of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Group of Cape Elizabeth, Maine; the Director of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention of Washington, D.C.; and others. Prepared statements and supplemental materials are also presented. Numerous articles, case reports, and letters are appended.