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2013
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Implementing the Prison Rape Elimination Act: Toolkit for Juvenile Agencies and Facilities
NIC-12RE05GKJ5; National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The Moss Group, Inc. (Washington, DC).
“The goal of this Toolkit is to provide juvenile agencies and facilities of all sizes, political divisions, and geographic locations with a step-by-step guide for preventing, detecting, and eliminating sexual abuse of residents in their custody – and for responding effectively to abuse when it occurs. Prison rape includes all forms of resident sexual abuse within a correctional facility, including state and federal prisons, county and municipal jails, police lock-ups, holding facilities, residen... Read More
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1 computer file
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2013
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Windham School District Evaluation
Texas Legislative Budget Board (Austin, TX).
Vocation education programming in Texas’ Windham School District (WSD) is evaluated. An agency can use this report to compare its own offender vocational programming to the efforts in Texas and to see what education services are effective. A detailed research summary contained the following sections: introduction; vocational program participation—Career and Technical Education (CTE) program; methodology; vocational participation and completion; employment status after release; employment in occu... Read More
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86 pages
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2013
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Texas At-Risk Youth Services Project: A Second Look
Texas Legislative Budget Board (Austin, TX).
The intent of the Texas At-Risk Youth Services Project (ARYSP) is to generate recommendations for the Texas legislature regarding the improvement of services for at-risk youth. At-risk youth are those who “have the significant potential to enter or further penetrate the juvenile and/or criminal justice system. The recommendations contained in this report primarily focus on delinquency prevention and intervention. Prevention of delinquent behavior and intervention for risk factors correlated with... Read More
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45 pages
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2013
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Texas At-Risk Youth Services Project: A Second Look
Texas Legislative Budget Board (Austin, TX).
The intent of the Texas At-Risk Youth Services Project (ARYSP) is to generate recommendations for the Texas legislature regarding the improvement of services for at-risk youth. At-risk youth are those who “have the significant potential to enter or further penetrate the juvenile and/or criminal justice system. The recommendations contained in this report primarily focus on delinquency prevention and intervention. Prevention of delinquent behavior and intervention for risk factors correlated with... Read More
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45 pages
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2013
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Statewide Criminal Justice Recidivism and Revocation Rates
Texas Legislative Budget Board (Austin, TX).
“This report summarizes the analysis of reincarceration rates for adult offenders who were released from prisons, state jails, Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facilities, In-Prison Therapeutic Community program, and Intermediate Sanction Facilities in fiscal years 2006 and 2007; and rearrest rates for adult offenders released from prisons and state jails in fiscal years 2005 and 2006. In addition, this report summarizes reincarceration rates for juveniles released from the Texas Youth Commissi... Read More
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118 pages
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2013
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Statewide Criminal Justice Recidivism and Revocation Rates
Texas Legislative Budget Board (Austin, TX).
“This report summarizes the analysis of reincarceration rates for adult offenders who were released from prisons, state jails, Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facilities, In-Prison Therapeutic Community program, and Intermediate Sanction Facilities in fiscal years 2006 and 2007; and rearrest rates for adult offenders released from prisons and state jails in fiscal years 2005 and 2006. In addition, this report summarizes reincarceration rates for juveniles released from the Texas Youth Commissi... Read More
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118 pages
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2013
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Statewide Criminal Justice Recidivism and Revocation Rates
Texas Legislative Budget Board (Austin, TX).
“This report summarizes the analysis of reincarceration rates for adult offenders who were released from prisons, state jails, Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facilities, In-Prison Therapeutic Community program, and Intermediate Sanction Facilities in fiscal years 2006 and 2007; and rearrest rates for adult offenders released from prisons and state jails in fiscal years 2005 and 2006. In addition, this report summarizes reincarceration rates for juveniles released from the Texas Youth Commissi... Read More
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118 pages
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2013
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Criminal Justice Uniform Cost Report: Fiscal Years 2010 to 2012
Texas Legislative Budget Board (Austin, TX).
Cost per day information for various adult and juvenile correctional populations is determined. Sections of this report include: introduction—reporting guidelines and highlights; Texas Department of Criminal Justice—overview, Correctional Institutions Division (state-operated facilities), Parole Division, and Community Justice Assistance Division; and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department—state services and facilities, and community juvenile justice. Appendixes provide: uniform cost project meth... Read More
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56 pages
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2013
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Criminal Justice Uniform Cost Report: Fiscal Years 2010 to 2012
Texas Legislative Budget Board (Austin, TX).
Cost per day information for various adult and juvenile correctional populations is determined. Sections of this report include: introduction—reporting guidelines and highlights; Texas Department of Criminal Justice—overview, Correctional Institutions Division (state-operated facilities), Parole Division, and Community Justice Assistance Division; and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department—state services and facilities, and community juvenile justice. Appendixes provide: uniform cost project meth... Read More
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56 pages
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2013
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Criminal Justice Uniform Cost Report: Fiscal Years 2010 to 2012
Texas Legislative Budget Board (Austin, TX).
Cost per day information for various adult and juvenile correctional populations is determined. Sections of this report include: introduction—reporting guidelines and highlights; Texas Department of Criminal Justice—overview, Correctional Institutions Division (state-operated facilities), Parole Division, and Community Justice Assistance Division; and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department—state services and facilities, and community juvenile justice. Appendixes provide: uniform cost project meth... Read More
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56 pages
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2013
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Criminal Justice Uniform Cost Report: Fiscal Years 2010 to 2012
Texas Legislative Budget Board (Austin, TX).
Cost per day information for various adult and juvenile correctional populations is determined. Sections of this report include: introduction—reporting guidelines and highlights; Texas Department of Criminal Justice—overview, Correctional Institutions Division (state-operated facilities), Parole Division, and Community Justice Assistance Division; and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department—state services and facilities, and community juvenile justice. Appendixes provide: uniform cost project meth... Read More
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56 pages
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2013
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Adult and Juvenile Correctional Population Projections: Fiscal Years 2013 to 2018
Texas Legislative Budget Board (Austin, TX).
Projections for the changes in Texas’ adult and juvenile correctional populations are presented. Sections contained in this report are: introduction and report highlights; arrest rates in Texas; adult correctional population projections; juvenile correctional population projections; qualitative review summary; and glossary. Appendixes explain what the methodology and assumptions for each correctional population projection.... Read More
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49 pages
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2013
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Adult and Juvenile Correctional Population Projections: Fiscal Years 2013 to 2018
Texas Legislative Budget Board (Austin, TX).
Projections for the changes in Texas’ adult and juvenile correctional populations are presented. Sections contained in this report are: introduction and report highlights; arrest rates in Texas; adult correctional population projections; juvenile correctional population projections; qualitative review summary; and glossary. Appendixes explain what the methodology and assumptions for each correctional population projection.... Read More
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49 pages
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2013
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Adult and Juvenile Correctional Population Projections: Fiscal Years 2013 to 2018
Texas Legislative Budget Board (Austin, TX).
Projections for the changes in Texas’ adult and juvenile correctional populations are presented. Sections contained in this report are: introduction and report highlights; arrest rates in Texas; adult correctional population projections; juvenile correctional population projections; qualitative review summary; and glossary. Appendixes explain what the methodology and assumptions for each correctional population projection.... Read More
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49 pages
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2013
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Adult and Juvenile Correctional Population Projections: Fiscal Years 2013 to 2018
Texas Legislative Budget Board (Austin, TX).
Projections for the changes in Texas’ adult and juvenile correctional populations are presented. Sections contained in this report are: introduction and report highlights; arrest rates in Texas; adult correctional population projections; juvenile correctional population projections; qualitative review summary; and glossary. Appendixes explain what the methodology and assumptions for each correctional population projection.... Read More
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49 pages
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2013
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Adult and Juvenile Correctional Population Projections: Fiscal Years 2013 to 2018
Texas Legislative Budget Board (Austin, TX).
Projections for the changes in Texas’ adult and juvenile correctional populations are presented. Sections contained in this report are: introduction and report highlights; arrest rates in Texas; adult correctional population projections; juvenile correctional population projections; qualitative review summary; and glossary. Appendixes explain what the methodology and assumptions for each correctional population projection.... Read More
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49 pages
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2013
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Implementing the Prison Rape Elimination Act: Toolkit for Jails
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); NIC-12RE05GKJ5..
The Moss Group, Inc. (Washington, DC).
UPDATED 1/24/13: Added missing checklists. “The goal of this Toolkit is to provide jails of all sizes, political divisions, and geographic locations with a step-by-step guide for preventing, detecting, and eliminating sexual abuse of inmates in their custody – and for responding effectively to abuse when it occurs. Prison rape includes all forms of inmate sexual abuse within a correctional facility, including state and federal prisons, county and municipal jails, police lock-ups, holding facilit... Read More
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1 computer file
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2013
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The Shift Length Experiment: What We Know about 8-, 10-, and 12-hour Shifts in Policing
Police Foundation (Washington, DC).
While this research focused on policing, the results are applicable to correctional settings. “The Police Foundation experiment was designed to test the impacts of three shift lengths (8-, 10-, and 12-hour) on performance, health, safety, quality of life, sleep, fatigue, alertness, off-duty employment, and overtime among police … The study found some distinct advantages of 10-hour shifts and identified some disadvantages associated with 12-hour shifts that are concerning. It is important that ag... Read More
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2013
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The Shift Length Experiment: What We Know about 8-, 10-, and 12-hour Shifts in Policing
Police Foundation (Washington, DC).
While this research focused on policing, the results are applicable to correctional settings. “The Police Foundation experiment was designed to test the impacts of three shift lengths (8-, 10-, and 12-hour) on performance, health, safety, quality of life, sleep, fatigue, alertness, off-duty employment, and overtime among police … The study found some distinct advantages of 10-hour shifts and identified some disadvantages associated with 12-hour shifts that are concerning. It is important that ag... Read More
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2012
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Examining Growth in the Federal Prison Population, 1998 to 2010
By Mallik-Kane, Kamala; Parthasaranthy, Barbara; Adams, William.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
This “analysis describes how the size and composition of the federal prison population have changed over time and apportions this population growth into shares associated with the different stages of the criminal justice process that determine who is sent to prison and the duration of their incarceration … The increase in expected time served by drug offenders was the single greatest contributor to growth in the federal prison population between 1998 and 2010” (p. 3). Sections of this report inc... Read More
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34 pages
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2012
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Examining Growth in the Federal Prison Population, 1998 to 2010
By Mallik-Kane, Kamala; Parthasaranthy, Barbara; Adams, William.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
This “analysis describes how the size and composition of the federal prison population have changed over time and apportions this population growth into shares associated with the different stages of the criminal justice process that determine who is sent to prison and the duration of their incarceration … The increase in expected time served by drug offenders was the single greatest contributor to growth in the federal prison population between 1998 and 2010” (p. 3). Sections of this report inc... Read More
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34 pages
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2012
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Using Adolescent Brain Research to Inform Policy: A Guide for Juvenile Justice Advocates
National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) (Washington, DC).
This paper is an excellent overview of the dramatic impact that changes in their brains have on their behavior. Anyone working with juveniles should know about brain research. Sections of this fact sheet include: introduction; what the research says; how this affects young people's behavior; it is not too early to use this research; how to respectfully frame the research; how brain research relates to positive youth development; one caution'brain development research can be negatively applied; a... Read More
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7 pages
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2012
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Uncomfortable Places, Close Spaces: Female Correctional Workers' Sexual Interactions With Men and Boys in Custody
By Smith, Brenda V..
'This Article examines female-perpetrated sexual abuse in custodial settings and its place at the intersection of race, class, and gender in order to disentangle complex and overlapping narratives of abuse, sex, desire, and transgression. Ultimately, this Article confronts our discomfort with and reluctance to acknowledge the fact that women sexually abuse men and boys in custody, and it offers possible explanations for these behaviors' (p. 1690). The following sections are contained in this art... Read More
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56 pages
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2012
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California Youth Crime Plunges to All-Time Low
By Males, Mike.
Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ) (San Francisco, CA).
Reasons contributing to the decrease of juvenile crime in California to its lowest level since 1954, the first year data was collected, are discussed. Sections of this publication include: introduction; California’s youth crime decline in detail—California versus the rest of the nation, and charges by race and gender; why California’s youth crime has fallen so dramatically—factors that are insignificant to explain the decline (explanations regarding structural changes, demographics, “get tough” ... Read More
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9 pages
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2012
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Fact Sheet: Emerging Findings and Policy Implications from the Pathways to Desistance Study
National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) (Washington, DC).
“The Pathways to Desistance study is a large, multi-site, collaborative project that follows over 1,300 youth ages 14-18 for seven years after their convictions. All youth who participated in the study were considered “serious offenders”; many had multiple prior court cases and had just received a conviction for a serious charge—almost exclusively felonies—including murder, robbery, aggravated assault, and sex offenses in either the juvenile or adult system. This fact sheet provides recent find... Read More
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4 pages
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2012
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Voices From the Field: Findings From the NGI Listening Sessions
By Ravoira, L.; Patino Lydia, V.; Graziano, J.; Glesmann, C.; Baker, P..
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
NCCD Center for Girls and Young Women (Jacksonville, FL); National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) (Oakland, CA).
'NGI [National Girls Institute] representatives conducted 64 'listening sessions' across the country. One of the most critical aims of the listening sessions was to assess the current training, technical assistance, and informational needs of state, tribal, and local entities serving girls and their families. Through the listening sessions, the NGI also sought to identify strategies and practices that work best with girls'and those that are ineffective or even harmful' to inform development of s... Read More
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32 pages
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2012
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Process and Systems Change Evaluation Findings from the Transition to Jail Community Initiative
By Willison, Janeen Buck; Jannetta, Jesse; Dodd, Hannah; Neusteter, S. Rebecca; Warwick, Kevin; Greer, Kaitlin; Matthews, Andrea.
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
“In the past decade, attention to the challenges associated with people exiting state and federal prisons has increased tremendously. This increased attention is for good reason, as the impact of prisoner reentry on the well-being of individuals, families, and communities is well documented. Yet for every person released from prison annually, approximately 12 people exit local jails … NIC [National Institute of Corrections] launched the Transition from Jail to Community (TJC) initiative in 2007 ... Read More
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149 pages
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2012
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Effective Community-Based Supervision of Young Offenders
By Trotter, Chris.
Australian Institute of Criminology (Canberra, NSW).
The impact of seven evidence-based practices by individuals supervising juvenile offenders on the level of these offenders reoffending is examined. It offers valuable information for guiding the performance of individuals working with young offenders. This report includes these sections: literature review; methodology; results according to use of skills by workers and client recidivism, the use of other skills and client recidivism, and staff role and qualifications; and discussion. “It was foun... Read More
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7 pages
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2012
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Seeking Safety: An Intervention for Trauma-Exposed Incarcerated Women?
By Lynch, Sharron M.; Heath, Nicole M.; Mathews, Kathleen C.; Cepeda, Galatia J. .
“Recent guidelines for incarcerated women's programming have called for interventions that address offenders' traumatic experiences, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use in an integrated manner. Seeking Safety (SS) is an empirically supported cognitive behavioral manualized treatment for individuals with PTSD and substance use disorders” (p. 88). This article reports on the effectiveness of SS with incarcerated women. The research shows that SS is an effective intervention for... Read More
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14 pages
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2012
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Five Significant Changes in the Last 20 Years
By Bengis, Steven; Prescott, David S.; Tabachnick, Joan.
The “most dramatic” changes over 20 years in the understanding of youth who have sexually abused are described. What is so useful about this article is that the authors place related references within the sections they are related to. This makes it easier for the reader to look up the citations for additional information as they are reading. Changes discussed are: adolescents are not little adults; most adolescents do not re-offend sexually; assessment remains complicated—while current measures ... Read More
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4 pages
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2012
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The Growth & Increasing Cost of the Federal Prison System: Drivers and Potential Solutions
By La Vigne, Nancy; Samuels, Julie.
Public Welfare Foundation (Washington, DC).
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
This publication looks at the dramatic growth in the inmate population of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and provides “options for stemming future growth that are consistent with public safety goals: (p. 1). Topics discussed include: BOP projection of continued growth; incarceration in federal prisons is expensive—on average $26,000 per year per inmate compared to probation supervision at $3400 per offender in the community; BOP growth creating increased opportunity costs—an increase of 4.2% f... Read More
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8 pages
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2012
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The Growth & Increasing Cost of the Federal Prison System: Drivers and Potential Solutions
By La Vigne, Nancy; Samuels, Julie.
Public Welfare Foundation (Washington, DC).
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
This publication looks at the dramatic growth in the inmate population of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and provides “options for stemming future growth that are consistent with public safety goals: (p. 1). Topics discussed include: BOP projection of continued growth; incarceration in federal prisons is expensive—on average $26,000 per year per inmate compared to probation supervision at $3400 per offender in the community; BOP growth creating increased opportunity costs—an increase of 4.2% f... Read More
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8 pages
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2012
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Use of Electronic Control Weapons Against Handcuffed or Restrained Persons [Parts 1 and 2]
Americans for Effective Law Enforcement, Inc (AELE). Civil Liability and Jail and Prisoner Law Sections (Chicago, IL).
'After reviewing case law on various circumstances in which officers might have occasion to use ECWs (electronic control weapons) against handcuffed or restrained persons, Part 2 offers some recommendations to consider' (p. 102). Part 1 introduces the issue, use against persons no longer resisting, persons continuing to resist, and misinterpreted actions. Part 2 discusses corrections and confinement, confronting mentally disturbed persons, and recommendations.... Read More
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20 pages
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2012
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Jails in Indian Country, 2011
By Minton, Todd D..
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (Washington, DC).
Statistics and information regarding Indian country jails as of June 2011 are presented. Tables following the highlights from this report show: inmates, rated capacity, and percent of capacity occupied by facility, offense, conviction status, and sex; jails providing medical services; jails operating above 150% of capacity on their peak day; admissions and expected length of stay; jails with policies for screening inmates for HIV infection, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, mental health care, or... Read More
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40 pages
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2012
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What Works for Female Children and Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions
By Bell, Kelly; Terzian, Mary A.; Moore, Kristin A..
Child Trends (Washington, DC).
'Girls face unique developmental challenges in childhood and adolescence. Compared to boys, girls tend to report more mental health problems, and they are susceptible to reproductive health risks, such as unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease. While a number of evidence-based programs have been found to be effective at reducing risk factors for children and adolescents, many programs have differential impacts for girls and boys. Understanding what works for girls is critical to imp... Read More
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23 pages
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2012
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What Works for Male Children and Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions
By BANDY, tAWANA.
Child Trends (Washington, DC).
'As young people transition through childhood to adolescence, they often face developmental challenges that can impede their quest to become flourishing, healthy adults. While both males and females experience difficulties, there are certain risk factors to which males are more susceptible. Compared with females, males tend to be more likely to drop out of school, engage in delinquency, use alcohol, smoke cigarettes, and act out. They are also less likely than females to go to college. While a n... Read More
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28 pages
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2012
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What Works for Male Children and Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions
By BANDY, tAWANA.
Child Trends (Washington, DC).
'As young people transition through childhood to adolescence, they often face developmental challenges that can impede their quest to become flourishing, healthy adults. While both males and females experience difficulties, there are certain risk factors to which males are more susceptible. Compared with females, males tend to be more likely to drop out of school, engage in delinquency, use alcohol, smoke cigarettes, and act out. They are also less likely than females to go to college. While a n... Read More
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28 pages
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2012
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Civil Liability for Wrongful Detention of Detainees and Prisoners [Part 1 and 2]
Americans for Effective Law Enforcement, Inc (AELE). Civil Liability and Jail and Prisoner Law Sections (Chicago, IL).
'The very essence of what jails and prisons do is keep detainees and prisoners in custody. Individuals are booked into such facilities on the basis of arrests, court orders, or judicial sentences. In some instances, however, detainees or prisoners claim that they are being held on the basis of mistaken identity, unlawfully beyond the term of their authorized sentence, past the date of a court ordered release, or on the basis of a miscalculation of the amount of time they have left to serve. In s... Read More
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16 pages
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2012
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Civil Liability for Wrongful Detention of Detainees and Prisoners [Part 1 and 2]
Americans for Effective Law Enforcement, Inc (AELE). Civil Liability and Jail and Prisoner Law Sections (Chicago, IL).
'The very essence of what jails and prisons do is keep detainees and prisoners in custody. Individuals are booked into such facilities on the basis of arrests, court orders, or judicial sentences. In some instances, however, detainees or prisoners claim that they are being held on the basis of mistaken identity, unlawfully beyond the term of their authorized sentence, past the date of a court ordered release, or on the basis of a miscalculation of the amount of time they have left to serve. In s... Read More
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16 pages
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2012
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Civil Liability for Wrongful Detention of Detainees and Prisoners [Part 1 and 2]
Americans for Effective Law Enforcement, Inc (AELE). Civil Liability and Jail and Prisoner Law Sections (Chicago, IL).
'The very essence of what jails and prisons do is keep detainees and prisoners in custody. Individuals are booked into such facilities on the basis of arrests, court orders, or judicial sentences. In some instances, however, detainees or prisoners claim that they are being held on the basis of mistaken identity, unlawfully beyond the term of their authorized sentence, past the date of a court ordered release, or on the basis of a miscalculation of the amount of time they have left to serve. In s... Read More
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16 pages
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2012
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Prison Litigation Reform Act: Exhaustion of Remedies [Part 1 and 2]
Americans for Effective Law Enforcement, Inc (AELE). Civil Liability and Jail and Prisoner Law Sections (Chicago, IL).
'It was with the hope of reducing the filing of frivolous litigation, of allowing correctional officials an enhanced opportunity to remedy problems before facing the burdens of litigation, and lightening the load on the courts by full utilization of the various grievance and other administrative processes already available in prisons and jails, that Congress enacted the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) ' The subject of this article is the requirement, in 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1997e of the PLRA, that... Read More
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16 pages
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2012
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Prison Litigation Reform Act: Exhaustion of Remedies [Part 1 and 2]
Americans for Effective Law Enforcement, Inc (AELE). Civil Liability and Jail and Prisoner Law Sections (Chicago, IL).
'It was with the hope of reducing the filing of frivolous litigation, of allowing correctional officials an enhanced opportunity to remedy problems before facing the burdens of litigation, and lightening the load on the courts by full utilization of the various grievance and other administrative processes already available in prisons and jails, that Congress enacted the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) ' The subject of this article is the requirement, in 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1997e of the PLRA, that... Read More
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16 pages
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2012
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Prison Litigation Reform Act: Exhaustion of Remedies [Part 1 and 2]
Americans for Effective Law Enforcement, Inc (AELE). Civil Liability and Jail and Prisoner Law Sections (Chicago, IL).
'It was with the hope of reducing the filing of frivolous litigation, of allowing correctional officials an enhanced opportunity to remedy problems before facing the burdens of litigation, and lightening the load on the courts by full utilization of the various grievance and other administrative processes already available in prisons and jails, that Congress enacted the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) ' The subject of this article is the requirement, in 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1997e of the PLRA, that... Read More
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16 pages
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2012
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Families Unlocking Futures: Solutions to the Crisis in Juvenile Justice
Justice for Families (J4F) (Oakland, CA); DataCenter (Oakland, CA).
'The work of this report and the work of Justice for Families is designed to set the record straight: to correct misperceptions about system-involved youth and their families; to demonstrate the depth of engagement by system-involved youth and their families; and to assert the critical need for these families' active participation and leadership in rede-signing the youth justice system in order to secure safer and more prosperous communities' (p. 10-11). The following sections are contained in t... Read More
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56 pages
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2012
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Families Unlocking Futures: Solutions to the Crisis in Juvenile Justice
Justice for Families (J4F) (Oakland, CA); DataCenter (Oakland, CA).
'The work of this report and the work of Justice for Families is designed to set the record straight: to correct misperceptions about system-involved youth and their families; to demonstrate the depth of engagement by system-involved youth and their families; and to assert the critical need for these families' active participation and leadership in rede-signing the youth justice system in order to secure safer and more prosperous communities' (p. 10-11). The following sections are contained in t... Read More
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56 pages
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2012
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Improving Access to Services for Female Offenders Returning to the Community
By Garcia, Marie; Ritter, Nancy.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
This 'evaluation of re-entry services for female offenders shows that increasing access can lead to modest improvements in key areas' (p. 1). Topics discussed include: the use of SVORI (Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative) to gauge the need of female offenders re-entering communities; outcomes for SVORI women and non-SVORI women such as employment and substance use; implications for policy and practice'provision and delivery of post-release services; and where to go from here.... Read More
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5 pages
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2012
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Improving Access to Services for Female Offenders Returning to the Community
By Garcia, Marie; Ritter, Nancy.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
This 'evaluation of re-entry services for female offenders shows that increasing access can lead to modest improvements in key areas' (p. 1). Topics discussed include: the use of SVORI (Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative) to gauge the need of female offenders re-entering communities; outcomes for SVORI women and non-SVORI women such as employment and substance use; implications for policy and practice'provision and delivery of post-release services; and where to go from here.... Read More
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5 pages
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2012
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Improving Law Enforcement Responses to Adolescent Girls
By Yeres, Susan; Holmberg, Meg.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) (Washington, DC).
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) (Washington, DC).
'The purpose of this resource is to improve outcomes when interacting with adolescent girls by providing some reasons why girls often behave differently from boys, and tips on how to approach situations involving girls in a way that will lead to the best possible outcome for them and ensure public safety' (p. 1). Sections discuss: the reasons for focusing on girls; how this resource will help you; importance for law enforcement; alternatives to arrest and detention'the benefits for girls; four t... Read More
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7 pages
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2012
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Community Corrections Automated Case Management Procurement Guide with Bid Specifications, Version 1.0
By Matz, Adam K..
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) (Lexington, KY); Council of State Government (Lexington, KY).
'The following [publication] offers guidance to those tasked with the procurement of an automated information solution (e.g., case management system) for a community corrections agency. Currently there is a lack of concise literature to assist probation or parole agencies looking to procure or build systems that will support both their internal needs and their external information sharing needs ' Herein the process of planning and procuring a system is streamlined for the probation and/or parole... Read More
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145 pages
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2012
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Community Corrections Automated Case Management Procurement Guide with Bid Specifications, Version 1.0
By Matz, Adam K..
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) (Lexington, KY); Council of State Government (Lexington, KY).
'The following [publication] offers guidance to those tasked with the procurement of an automated information solution (e.g., case management system) for a community corrections agency. Currently there is a lack of concise literature to assist probation or parole agencies looking to procure or build systems that will support both their internal needs and their external information sharing needs ' Herein the process of planning and procuring a system is streamlined for the probation and/or parole... Read More
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145 pages
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2012
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Fact Sheet: Emerging Findings and Policy Implications from the Pathways to Desistance Study
National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) (Washington, DC).
'The Pathways to Desistance study is a large, multi-site, collaborative project that follows over 1,300 youth ages 14-18 for seven years after their convictions. All youth who participated in the study were considered 'serious offenders'; many had multiple prior court cases and had just received a conviction for a serious charge'almost exclusively felonies'including murder, robbery, aggravated assault, and sex offenses in either the juvenile or adult system. This fact sheet provides recent findi... Read More
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4 pages
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2012
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Fact Sheet: Emerging Findings and Policy Implications from the Pathways to Desistance Study
National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) (Washington, DC).
'The Pathways to Desistance study is a large, multi-site, collaborative project that follows over 1,300 youth ages 14-18 for seven years after their convictions. All youth who participated in the study were considered 'serious offenders'; many had multiple prior court cases and had just received a conviction for a serious charge'almost exclusively felonies'including murder, robbery, aggravated assault, and sex offenses in either the juvenile or adult system. This fact sheet provides recent findi... Read More
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4 pages
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2012
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Fact Sheet: Emerging Findings and Policy Implications from the Pathways to Desistance Study
National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) (Washington, DC).
'The Pathways to Desistance study is a large, multi-site, collaborative project that follows over 1,300 youth ages 14-18 for seven years after their convictions. All youth who participated in the study were considered 'serious offenders'; many had multiple prior court cases and had just received a conviction for a serious charge'almost exclusively felonies'including murder, robbery, aggravated assault, and sex offenses in either the juvenile or adult system. This fact sheet provides recent findi... Read More
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4 pages
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2012
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Fact Sheet: Emerging Findings and Policy Implications from the Pathways to Desistance Study
National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) (Washington, DC).
'The Pathways to Desistance study is a large, multi-site, collaborative project that follows over 1,300 youth ages 14-18 for seven years after their convictions. All youth who participated in the study were considered 'serious offenders'; many had multiple prior court cases and had just received a conviction for a serious charge'almost exclusively felonies'including murder, robbery, aggravated assault, and sex offenses in either the juvenile or adult system. This fact sheet provides recent findi... Read More
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4 pages
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2012
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Advances in Juvenile Justice Reform: 2009-2011
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Models for Change (Chicago, IL).
National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) (Washington, DC).
This 'document includes a wide array of youth justice reforms from across the country: significant new laws, administrative rule and practice changes, positive court decisions, and promising commissions and studies'. Reforms are organized according to these issue areas: Adjudication and Sentencing; Alternatives to Detention and Youth Prisons; Competency; Conditions of Confinement; Confidentiality and Expungement; Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC); Facility Closures and Downsizing; Gangs; G... Read More
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66 pages
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2012
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Fair Sentencing for Youth
Human Rights Watch. Fare Sentencing for Youth (New York, NY).
'Fair Sentencing for Youth is a growing, collaborative project powered by many groups and individuals. We believe youth deserve the chance to prove themselves.' Access points are: cases and bills; take action; supporters; changed life; the facts'the need for change, international consensus, the fiscal impact, adolescent development, and human rights law; about this organization; and Cares 4 Youth (California).... Read More
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2012
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Life Without Parole
Death Penalty Information Center (Washington, DC).
This website provides information regarding the sentencing of life without parole (LWOP). Data is provided for: states with and without parole; years that states adopted LWOP; LWOP news and developments (current year); and LWOP news and developments from 2003.... Read More
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2012
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Juvenile Mental Health Courts
GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation (Delmar, NY).
“Juvenile Mental Health Courts (JMHCs) provide case management and support to youth in the juvenile justice system with behavioral health needs. These courts focus on treatment and rehabilitation, and help to divert youth from juvenile detention facilities to community-based services in their local systems of care.” This website provides a map showing where JMHCs are located within the United States.... Read More
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2012
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A National Survey of U.S. Juvenile Mental Health Courts
By Callahan, Lisa; Cocozza, Joseph; Steadman, Henry J.; Tillman, Sheila.
Results from a survey of juvenile mental health courts (JMHCs) in the United States are presented. Information is provided regarding: program characteristics—parent agency responsible, access points, organizations involved with the court, funding source, and multidisciplinary team members; and participant characteristics—age, race, sex, current offenses, and most common diagnosis. JMHCs primarily operate under the juvenile court with funding from the state. Participant offenses are mostly misdem... Read More
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5 pages
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2012
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Arkansas Youth Justice: The Architecture of Reform
By Arthur, Pat; Hartney, Christopher.
National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD). National Center for Youth Law (Oakland, CA).
“Arkansas leaders, like their counterparts in other states, have embarked on a planned course to transform the state’s juvenile justice system. They aim to ensure that youth are not inappropriately or unnecessarily held in costly secure confinement, and that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely on services that actually produce good outcomes for youth, families, and the community” (p. 1). This report documents their efforts in this endeavor. It is a useful tool if your state is looking to reform y... Read More
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47 pages
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2012
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The National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At Risk (NDTAC)
U.S. Dept. of Education (Washington, DC).
National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At Risk (NDTAC) (Washington, DC).
NDTAC focuses on “[p]roviding technical assistance to State agencies with Title 1, Part D programs … [while] “[i]mproving education services for children and youth who are neglected, delinquent or at risk.” Assistance from this organization could strengthen your juvenile offender education programs. One of the most useful resources on this site is an interactive map to Title I, Part D information by state. Other points of entry include: about NDTAC; direct assistance; events; topics—Title I, Par... Read More
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2012
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When I Die … They’ll Send Me Home: Youth Sentenced to Life without Parole in California, An Update
By Calvin, Elizabeth; Weir, Annie; Nahoray, Dana; Breen, Austen.
Human Rights Watch (New York, NY).
This report examines the sentencing of youth in California to life without parole, more or less a death sentence. This text is divided into five parts: youth sentenced to die in California prisons—troubling facts, international norms, adolescent differences from adults, financial costs, and dramatically changing legal perspectives; recommendations; parallel cases, starkly different results; changed lives; and arbitrary outcomes—plea bargaining with a teen, teens perception of time, predicting wh... Read More
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34 pages
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2012
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Kept Out: Barriers to Meaningful Education in the School-to-Prison Pipeline
By Askew, Wade; Badu-Nimako, Yvette; Baurer, Elana; Gibson, Megan; Intrieri, Alana; Kaleem, Maheen; Kaplan, Marnie; Mortorano, Nicole; Pettit, Jessica; Plastino, Sarah; Reddy, Vasu; Sirianni, Max.
Georgetown Law Human Rights Institute (Washington, DC).
Georgetown Law Human Rights Institute (Washington, DC).
“’Keep Out’ is a phenomenon that occurs when students try to reenter a setting where they can access meaningful education and are denied by the policies and practices of the education and juvenile justice systems. Keep Out is a part of the larger School-To-Prison Pipeline. The Pipeline includes disciplinary and discretionary policies that push youth out of school and into the criminal justice system” (p. 7). This report examines the barriers that exist for youth seeking an education following a ... Read More
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84 pages
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2012
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Renewing Juvenile Justice
Sierra Health Foundation (Sacramento, CA).
Center of Juvenile and Criminal Justice (San Francisco, CA).
This report “offers recommendations for policy changes to improve practice in local jurisdictions and expand services for high-risk youthful offenders … [and] with the expectation that it will be a helpful tool for local jurisdictions and philanthropic partners interested in reshaping and ultimately renewing juvenile justice practice.” While the focus of this publication is on California, foundations in other states will find this information useful in the event they plan to partner with local j... Read More
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68 pages
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2012
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The Missouri Model: Reinventing the Practice of Rehabilitating Youthful Offenders
By Mendel, Richard A..
Annie E. Casey Foundation ((Baltimore, MD).
States looking to reform their juvenile justice systems will find great strategies within this publication. Sections of this report look at: a better approach to juvenile corrections; nuts and bolts of the Missouri Model—small and non-prisonlike facilities close to home, individual care within a group treatment model, safety through relationships and supervision not correctional coercion, building skills for success, families as partners, and aftercare focus; underlying values, beliefs, and trea... Read More
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60 pages
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2012
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Mental Health Services for Justice-Involved Youth: A Process and Outcome Evaluation of QUEST Futures
By Henry, Kelli.
Center for Court Innovation (New York, NY).
Results from a process and outcome evaluation of QUEST Futures, a demonstration model designed to address the needs of justice-involved youth with mental health needs in Queens, New York. Information from this report can help you in the event you are looking to implement a similar service in your jurisdiction. Chapters following an executive summary include: introduction; methodology; program model; planning; implementation; participant profile; six case studies of assessment, case management, ... Read More
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103 pages
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2012
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Leadership Development: Keys to Leading Juvenile Justice Reform
By Bilchik, Shay; Townsend, Cherie; Davis, Hasan; Hancock, Brain.
National Center for Youth in Custody (NC4YC) (Kalamazoo, MI).
The role of leadership in fostering change in the juvenile justice system is explained. Topics discussed in this presentation include: introduction—cost savings and matching offender to risk and need; the challenges—collaborative leadership, building a continuum of placements and services, culture change, family engagement, and staff training; measuring outcomes—success defined by reductions in recidivism and other measures of success; juvenile justice reform—the perspectives of the juvenile cor... Read More
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49 pages
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2012
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Addressing the Needs of Multi-System Youth: Strengthening the Connection between Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice
By Herz, Denise; Lee, Philip; Lutz, Lorrie; Stewart, Macon; Tuell, John; Wiig, Janet.
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
Georgetown University. Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (Washington, DC); Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps (Boston. MA).
“The purpose of this paper is to provide communities with a consolidated framework for serving crossover youth that incorporates the most up-to-date research, lessons from ongoing reform efforts, and an innovative collaborative management structure” (p. 1). Crossover youth are children involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. This report is divided into five parts: introduction to dually involved (or crossover) youth and multi-system reform initiatives; understanding the ... Read More
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84 pages
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2012
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Screening and Assessment in Juvenile Justice Systems: Identifying Mental Health Needs and Risk of Reoffending
By Vincent, Gina M..
Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health (Washington, DC).
“This brief will explain why screening and assessment for risk and mental health are best used together by child-serving agencies when planning the most effective course of action for individual youth” (p. 1). Sections of this publication include: how screening and assessment differ; how the above concepts differ for risk assessment tools; how an agency selects a valid tool that is appropriate for its purpose; some examples of tools sued in juvenile justice facilities and community-based service... Read More
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17 pages
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2012
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Is the Juvenile Justice Realignment Train Slowing Down?
By Butts, Jeffrey A.; Carrion, Gladys; Steinhart, David; Rodriguez, Jennifer.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
National Center for Youth in Custody (NC4YC) (Kalamazoo, MI).
“After nearly two decades of falling crime, down-sizing juvenile corrections and detention is a central theme in a growing number of juvenile justice systems … What does the future hold for juvenile justice reform? Were the changes that occurred over the past ten years a permanent shift in policy and practice, or were they merely a temporary reaction to tight budgets and low rates of violent crime? Will policymakers maintain reforms if and when crime rises or budgets rebound?” Topics discussed i... Read More
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41 pages
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2012
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Child Sexual Abuse and Subsequent Offending and Victimization: A 45 Year Follow-Up Study
By Ogloff, James R.P.; Cutajar, Margaret C.; Mann, Emily; Mullen, Paul.
Australian Institute of Criminology (Canberra, ACT).
The impact of sexual abuse as a child on that individual’s later offending or re-victimization as an adult is examined. Sections of this report cover: subsequent offending by childhood sexual abuse (CSA) victims; subsequent victimization of CSA victims; association between CSA and offending; association between CSA and victimization; and mediating factors between CSA and offending. Victims of childhood sexual assault “were almost five times more likely than the general population to be charged w... Read More
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6 pages
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2012
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Growing Up LGBT in America: HRC Youth Survey Report Key Findings
Human Rights Campaign (Washington, DC).
Results from a national survey of lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) youth ages 13-17 are presented. “The deck is stacked against young people growing up lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender in America. Official government discrimination or indifference along with social ostracism leaves many teens disaffected and disconnected in their own homes and neighborhoods. With an increase in public awareness about anti-LGBT bullying and harassment and the strikingly high number of LGBT youth... Read More
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36 pages
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2012
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Implementing The Prison Rape Elimination Act: A Toolkit for Juvenile Agencies and Facilities
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
The Moss Group, Inc. (Washington, DC); Center for Innovative Public Policies (CIPP) (Naples, FL).
“The goal of this Toolkit is to provide juvenile agencies and facilities of all sizes, political divisions, and geographic locations with a step-by-step guide for preventing, detecting, and eliminating sexual abuse of residents in their custody – and for responding effectively to abuse when it does occur” (p. 4). This document is divided into three parts; PREA implementation—general information about the PREA law, the PREA Standards, definitions and terms, developing strategies to comply with PR... Read More
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104 pages
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2012
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The Unfair Criminalization of Gay and Transgender Youth: An Overview of the Experiences of LGBT Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
By Hunt, Jerome; Moodie-Mills, Aisha.
Center for American Progress (Washington, DC).
“Gay and transgender youth are pipelined into the juvenile justice system at disproportion¬ate rates, often stripped of their basic dignity and civil rights, and treated in a harmful and discriminatory manner once in the system. The current policies and practices of schools and the juvenile justice system overlook gay and transgender youth and perpetuate stigma and bias that can lead to their unwarranted criminalization and unfair treatment” (p. 7). This report aims to clear up the confusion reg... Read More
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12 pages
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2012
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Key Facts: Youth in the Justice System
Campaign for Youth Justice (Washington, DC).
This publication is a great primer for those people wanting a concise overview of juvenile justice issues. Information is provided for: youth crime; youth in the juvenile justice system—juvenile court process, and juvenile detention and corrections; youth in the adult criminal justice system—housing youth in adult jails and prisons; racial and ethnic disparities; family involvement; and cost effective alternatives.... Read More
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7 pages
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2012
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Model Policy: Training for Youth Facility Staff: Ensuring Competence that Includes the Rights and Needs of LGBTQ Youth
MAC AIDS Fund (New York, NY); Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (New York, NY); Arcus Foundation (New York, NY); Elton John Foundation (New York, NY).
Center for HIV Law and Policy (CHLP). Teen SENSE (New York, NY).
"This Model Policy, designed for use by agencies and jurisdictions that provide services for youth in state custody, outlines the basic requirements for ensuring staff competence, including on the rights and needs of LGBTQ youth."... Read More
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1 page
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2012
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Teen SENSE Model Staff Training Standards Focusing on the Needs of Youth in State Custody, Center for HIV Law and Policy
MAC AIDS Fund (New York, NY); Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (New York, NY); Arcus Foundation (New York, NY); Elton John Foundation (New York, NY).
Center for HIV Law and Policy (CHLP). Teen SENSE (New York, NY).
These standards “are designed to ensure that all staff of foster care, detention, and other government operated and regulated youth facilities are equipped to understand and protect the health and well-being of all youth, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity … The standards also reflect the need for universal staff competence in communicating with and advising all youth” (p. 4). Sections of these standards are: goal; target audience; core competencies of comprehensive training pro... Read More
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23 pages
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2012
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LGBT Youth in Detention: Understanding and Integrating Equitable Services
By Wilber, Shannan; Brown, Bernadette; Celestine, Anthony.
Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI). The Equity Project (Washington, DC).
This presentation is comprised of a series of questions regarding: what is known about LGBT youth; intake and risk assessment; gender and sexual orientation; name and pronoun; detention and family involvement; housing; and race. The resulting discussion results in covering: the available data on lesbian, gay, bisexual and gender nonconforming (LGBT) youth in detention; implications for practice; and integration of these issues in site-based reform efforts.... Read More
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30 pages
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2012
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Miller v. Alabama. Certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama
U.S. Supreme Court (Washington, DC).
“By requiring that all children convicted of homicide receive lifetime incarceration without possibility of parole, regardless of their age and age-related characteristics and the nature of their crimes, the mandatory sentencing schemes before us violate this principle of proportionality, and so the Eighth Amendment’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment. We accordingly reverse the judgments of the Arkansas Supreme Court and Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals and remand the cases for further proce... Read More
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62 pages
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2012
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It's About Time: Prevention and Intervention Services for Gang-Affiliated Girls
By Wolf, Angela; Gutierrez, Livier.
National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) (Oakland, CA).
“This NCCD Focus highlights the vulnerabilities and consequences of gang involvement for girls, the service needs of girls in gangs and girls at risk of joining gangs, as well as the importance of addressing these service needs as a critical gang violence-prevention strategy. It also provides examples of how various programs are currently addressing the gender-specific service needs of girls involved in gangs” (p. 1). Sections of this publication include: introduction; risk factors and costs for... Read More
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8 pages
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2012
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Fiscal Policy Center Toolkit: How to Retain Funds for Youth Programming From the Sale of Lease of Juvenile Facilities
By Albin, Lori.
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
National Juvenile Justice Network (Washington, DC).
“The goal of this toolkit is to help advocates ensure that at least a portion of funds garnered through facility closures remains in the juvenile justice system … The best way to guarantee that the proceeds of a sale or lease are not simply absorbed into the state’s general fund is through statute. This toolkit will guide you through the process of drafting a bill—on your own or with the assistance of your legislature’s bill drafters—that will require your state to capture some or all of the pro... Read More
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9 pages
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2012
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The Truth about Consequences: Studies Point toward Sparing Use of Formal Juvenile Justice System Processing and Incarceration
National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) (Washington, DC).
“Recent research on the juvenile justice system indicates that in nearly all instances, the best public safety outcomes coincide with the least restrictive interventions for youth, rather than more traditional processing and intervention … costly incarceration of youth contrasts sharply with diversion programs and community-based alternatives, which, when done right, cost less and reduce recidivism” (p. 1). The noted studies show that formal system processing does not reduce delinquency and that... Read More
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3 pages
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2012
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Investigation of the Shelby County Juvenile Court
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Civil Rights Division (Washington, DC).
Results from an investigation of operations by the Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County (JCMSC) and the Shelby County Juvenile Detention Center are presented. These observations support the concerns some organizations have about the juvenile justice system in the United States. Sections following a summary of findings are: the investigation; background of juvenile courts; due process violations; equal protection and Title VI findings; practices that contribute to due process and equal pro... Read More
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68 pages
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2012
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A Primer for Mental Health Practitioners Working With Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System
By Kinscherff, Robert.
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Center for Mental Health Services. Federal Child, Adolescent and Family Branch (Washington, DC).
Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health (TA Partnership) (Washington, DC); National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice (NCMHJJ) (Delmar, NY).
“This paper provides an overview for mental health practitioners who provide professional services to youth who are involved with the juvenile justice system …. While primarily intended for mental health professionals working within system of care communities or interested in developing a system of care collaboration in their area, this paper is relevant for any mental health practitioner providing professional services to youth involved or at risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system. ... Read More
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28 pages
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2012
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Health, Justice, Women: Transforming Systems--Changing Lives [Satellite/Internet Broadcast]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Women and girls enter the criminal justice system with distinct and unique health care needs. Most are in their child bearing years, may have children, many are victims of abuse, have a mental health diagnosis, or typically exhibit more misconduct than male offenders. This complex mix of needs affects a system's ability to work effectively as it draws upon a higher percentage of resources to care for female offenders.
During this national discussion held on August 15, 2012, participants will ... Read More
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2012
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Stopping the Madness: A New Reentry System for Juvenile Corrections
By Sells, Scott; Sullivan, Irene; DeVore, Donald.
If you are looking for a strategy to reduce the increasing rates of juvenile recidivism in your jurisdiction then this article should be on your “Must Read” list. The promising evidence-based reentry model described herein is called Parenting with Love and Limits (PLL). PLL is being utilized in seven states. Sections of this article include: one potential solution—a new reentry operating system utilizing community-level collaboration; summary of reentry delivery system changes; five recommendati... Read More
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5 pages
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2012
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Trends in Juvenile Justice State Legislation: 2001-2011
Models for Change (Washington, DC).
National Conference of State Legislatures (Denver, CO).
“States are re-evaluating their juvenile justice systems in order to identify methods that produce better results for kids at lower cost. This has contributed to a state legislative trend to realign fiscal resources from state institutions toward more effective community-based services” (p. 3). Sections following an executive summary discuss: distinguishing juvenile offenders from adults—adolescent developmental research, federal standards, raising the age of juvenile court jurisdiction, reformi... Read More
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16 pages
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2012
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Shackling of Pregnant Women and Girls in Correctional Systems
NCCD Center for Girls and Young Women (Jacksonville, FL); National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) (Oakland, CA).
The practice of shackling pregnant girls in Florida is used to illustrate why physical restraints should never be used on any pregnant female. This publication is comprised of the following sections: issue overview; painting the picture of incarcerated pregnant girls; numbers affected; legislation; what is happening in Florida; Amnesty International policy guidelines for incarcerated pregnant women; and medical justification for banning shackling.... Read More
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2 pages
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2012
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PREA Training Video: Addressing Sexual Misconduct in the Juvenile Corrections Environment (Full)
Calamari Productions (Indianapolis, IN); Indiana Dept. of Correction (Indianapolis, IN).
"Full length training video for educating Juvenile Corrections staff on the sensitive issue of offender sexual misconduct. The video delves into the topics of: understanding juvenile offenders, dealing with juvenile sex offenders, handling offender-on-offender sexual misconduct, preventing staff-on-offender sexual misconduct, and managing reactions to offender masturbation."... Read More
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32 minutes
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2012
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Juvenile Justice Resource Series
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) (Rockville, MD).
Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health (TA Partnership) (Washington, DC); National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice (NCMHJJ) (Delmar, NY).
“This resource series was developed to help communities address the mental health and related needs of young people involved or at risk of involvement with the juvenile justice system … Each brief examines a unique aspect of serving this population within system of care communities”. Papers in the series include: “A Primer for Mental Health Practitioners Working With Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System by Robert Kinscherff (2012); “New Directions for Behavioral Health Funding and Impli... Read More
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2012
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Public Attitudes to Youth Crime: Report on Focus Group Research
By Jacobson, Jessica; Kirby, Amy.
Great Britain. Home Office (London, England).
Public attitudes towards youth crime regarding its extent, anti-social behavior (ASB), restorative justice, and volunteering to help youth are examined. While the findings are from Great Britain, some very important observations are made that can be applied to other countries. Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; local concerns; participants’ views on four scenarios of youth offending and method(s) of response (disposal) to each; restorative justice; community involveme... Read More
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33 pages
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2012
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Serving Our Youth: Findings from a National Survey of Service Providers Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth who are Homeless or At Risk of Becoming Homeless
By Durso, Laura E.; Gates, Gary J..
Williams Institute (Los Angeles, CA); Palette Fund (New York, NY); True Colors Fund (New York, NY); National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) (Chicago, IL); CenterLink: The Community of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Centers (Fort Lauderdale, FL).
This report “presents data from The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Homeless Youth Provider Survey, a web-based survey conducted from October 2011 through March 2012. The survey was designed to assess the experiences of homeless youth organizations in providing services to LGBT youth. It also assessed the prevalence of LGBT youth within the homeless populations being served by these organizations” (p. 3). Sections following an executive summary are: about this survey; characterist... Read More
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17 pages
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2012
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Should the Science of Adolescent Brain Development Inform Public Policy?
By Steinberg, Laurence.
This article covers the development of the adolescent brain along with how this knowledge can be applied to making informed policy decisions. Topics discussed include: four specific structural changes during adolescence; importance of timing; science in the policy arena; how neuroscience contributes to a better understanding of adolescent behavior; age ranges for responsibility; and accepting the challenges of instructing policymakers. “Reasonable people may disagree about what these findings ma... Read More
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12 pages
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2012
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A Quick Guide for LGBTI Policy Development for Youth Confinement Facilities
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The Moss Group, Inc. (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
“This Quick Guide will help agencies and facilities develop a comprehensive response to working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) youth. It is not meant to provide an answer to every question or an in-depth discussion of all issues that agencies face or that the LGBTI population faces while in custody. It provides an overview of the important issues that agencies should consider when working to house and treat LGBTI youth in a way that is safe and consistent with an a... Read More
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24 pages
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2012
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Girls’ Experiences in the Texas Juvenile Justice System: 2012 Survey Finding
Texas Criminal Justice Coalition (TCJC) (Austin, TX).
Survey results show the degree to which trauma affects girls at the Ron Jackson Juvenile Correctional Complex. Sections of this report include: key findings and recommendations; trauma, mental health, and hope—responses and recommendations; safety responses and recommendations; top issues for youth; most helpful for the future; least helpful; and the one thing they could change if they could. Therapeutic programs are the best way to help girls to succeed in the future. The majority of girls feel... Read More
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18 pages
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2012
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Drug Courts’ Effects on Criminal Offending for Juveniles and Adults
By Mitchell, Ojmarrh; Wilson, David B.; Eggers, Amy; MacKenzie, Doris L..
Campbell Collaboration (Oslo, Norway).
“The objective of this review is to systematically review quasi-experimental and experimental (RCT) evaluations of the effectiveness of drug courts in reducing recidivism, including drug courts for juvenile and DWI offenders. This systematic review critically assesses drug courts’ effects on recidivism in the short- and long-term, the methodological soundness of the existing evidence, and the relationship between drug court features and effectiveness” (p. 6). Results are provided for: a descript... Read More
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87 pages
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2012
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Against All Odds: Prison Conditions for Youth Offenders Serving Life without Parole Sentences in the United States
Human Rights Watch (New York, NY).
The conditions faced by juveniles sentenced to die in prisons are described. This report covers the breadth of a youth’s life - from entering incarceration until they pass away. Five sections follow a summary and recommendations: introduction--potential for rehabilitation; physical harm and mistreatment in adult prisons; limited access to education and rehabilitation; psychological harm; and conclusion. “Youth offenders sentenced to life without parole enter prison while they are still growing ... Read More
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53 pages
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2012
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Unfair Criminalization of LGBT Youth
By Moodie-Mills, Aisha; Williams, Marie; Wilson, Ryan; Rupert, Maya.
Center for American Progress (Washington, DC).
“This event will examine the unfair criminalization of LGBT youth—from harsh school sanctions that perpetuate a school-to-prison pipeline, to the bias and abuse they face within the juvenile justice system. Participants will be briefed on the current research on LGBT youth in the juvenile justice system and school disciplinary issues, and will engage in a dialogue around policy solutions to address them.”... Read More
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88 minutes
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2012
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Information Technology Standards, Controls and Security
Nevada Dept. of Corrections (Carson City, NV).
This policy governs the utilization “of information technology (IT) or telecommunications systems within a secure environment or directly connected to Department IT resources” by all department staff, contract employees, and volunteers (p. 1). Sections of this regulation are: regulating the use of equipment and information; commercial software; open source software (OSS); free or public domain software; use of Department resources on non-state equipment; proprietary information; procurement auth... Read More
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6 pages
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2012
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Probation and Parole in the United States, 2011
By Maruschak, Laura M.; Parks, Erika.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (Washington, DC).
"Presents data on adult offenders under community supervision while on probation or parole during 2011. The report describes trends in the overall community supervision population and analyzes changes in the probation and parole populations. It provides statistics on the number of offenders entering and exiting probation and parole and their average length of stay. The report describes the outcomes of supervision, including the rate at which offenders completed their term of supervision or were ... Read More
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21 pages
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2012
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State-by-State Comparison of Life without Parole
This chart shows the following data per state—prison population, lifers, life without parole (LWOP), percent LWOP, executed, LWOP or executed, and percent LWOP/executed. Figures for Illinois and Utah are unavailable.... Read More
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2 pages
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2012
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Family Integrated Transitions: A Promising Program for Juvenile Offenders with Co-Occurring Disorders
By Trupin, Eric J.; Kerns, Suzanne E. U.; Walker, Sarah Cusworth; DeRobertis, Megan T.; Stewart, David G..
The influence of the Family Integrated Transitions (FIT) program on the reduction of juvenile recidivism is investigated. FIT is a family-based intervention reentry program used with youth having co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders. It assists these youth as they transition from incarceration back into their homes. Results are reported for overall recidivism, felony recidivism, and violent felony and misdemeanor recidivism. “Participation in FIT was associated with a 30% red... Read More
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16 pages
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2012
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Mortality In Local Jails And State Prisons, 2000-2010 - Statistical Tables
By Noonan, Margaret E..
Statistics about the 4,150 inmate deaths occurring in local jails and state prisons during 2000-2010 are presented. Some of the findings show that most inmates expired in state prisons (78%) with suicide being the leading cause of death in jails and cancer being the most common in prisons.... Read More
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28 pages
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2012
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Webinars
Council of State Governments. Criminal Justice Mental Health Consensus Project (New York, NY).
Those people interested in quick but detailed one hour bites of information about mental health and criminal justice can find archived webinars about such issues at this website. A copy of recordings and related slides are supplied. Some of the presentations offered are “Child Trauma and Juvenile Justice: Prevalence, Impact and Treatment,” “Maximizing the Impact of Juvenile Justice Interventions – The Importance of Risk/Needs Assessment ,” “Mental Illness and Violence,” “Responding to a High-Pro... Read More
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2012
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The Lives of Juvenile Lifers: Findings from a National Survey
By Nellis, Ashley.
The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC).
This report presents data from the first survey about juvenile lifers. This is especially important since the United States is the only country in the world that incarcerates a juvenile (for) life without parole (JLWOP)—meaning this child will die in the prison. Anyone working with incarcerated children especially those for life without parole need to read this publication. Key findings are given for: socioeconomic disadvantages, education failure, and abuse; extreme racial disparities in JLWOP ... Read More
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47 pages
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2012
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National Girls Institute
U.S. Dept of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
National Girls Institute (Jacksonville, FL).
If you are looking for specific information about girls involved in the juvenile justice system, then this should be your first stop. The National Girls Institute (NGI) “is a research-based training and resource clearinghouse designed to advance understanding of girls’ issues and improve program and system responses to girls in the juvenile justice system”. Points of entry include: I work with girls; I’m a parent/caregiver; I’m a girl; and I want to know more. Resources are organized according t... Read More
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2012
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Youth (in)justice: Oral Language Competence in Early Life and Risk for Engagement in Antisocial Behaviour in Adolescence
By Snow, Pamela; Powell, Martine.
Australian Institute of Criminology (Canberra, ACT).
“This paper is concerned with the growing body of evidence, both in Australia … and overseas that identifies oral language competence as a key competency that needs to be acquired early in life, so that important interpersonal, academic and vocational goals can be achieved in pro-social ways and the risk of offending behaviour can be reduced” (p. 1). Sections of this publication cover: what oral language competence is and why it matters; what the literature tells us about early psycho-social ri... Read More
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6 pages
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2011
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Addressing the Needs of Women and Girls: Developing Core Competencies for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service Professionals
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Rockville, MD).
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Rockville, MD).
“The Core Competency Report is intended to serve as a companion and complement to existing professional competencies and program standards in mental health and substance abuse services … [and] was created as a tool to help develop the workforce serving women and girls; its intent is to offer the filed a framework that can be tailored and adapted to meet multiple needs” (p. 3). Sections of this document include: introduction; need for core competencies when working with women and girls; the compe... Read More
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43 pages
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2011
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Non-Discriminatory, Developmentally-Sound Treatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Youth
New Orleans Juvenile Detention Center (New Orleans, LA); Louisiana Dept. of Human Services (Baton Rouge, LA).
This groundbreaking policy explains how detention staff will supervise Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) youth. It is considered one of the best policies of its kind. If you are looking to develop such a policy you would do well to look at this one. “Staff shall not discriminate against or harass, physically or verbally, any youth in our care because the juvenile is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender or because a staff member perceives a juvenile to be LGBT. Staff must also protec... Read More
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3 pages
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2011
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Underage Drinking: Intervention Principles and Practice Guidelines for Community Corrections
By Crowe, Ann H.; Mullins, Tracy G.; Cobb, Kimberly A.; Lowe, Nathan C..
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) (Calverton, MD); American Probation and Parole Association (Lexington, KY).
This guide provides “a set of guiding principles, developed from evidence-based practices, to assist community corrections in responding more effectively to underage drinking offenders. It is imperative for community corrections workers to remain fully informed of the actions they can take to address this issue” (p. 2). Five sections comprise this document: setting the stage—the problem of underage drinking; legal issues related to underage drinking; assumptions and principles for community supe... Read More
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111 pages
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2011
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Reentry Programs for Students with Disabilities in the Juvenile Justice System: Four State Approaches
By Muller, Eve.
U.S. Dept. of Education. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) (Washington, DC).
Project Forum; National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) (Alexandria, VA).
“ Evidence strongly supports the notion that juvenile offenders, both with and without disabilities, are significantly more likely to experience successful reentry into their home schools and communities if appropriate programs and supports are in place” (p. 1). Strategies for effectively meeting the reentry needs of disabled justice-involved youth are described. Sections of this analysis include: overview and background—what reentry is, federal efforts to support successful reentry, prevalence ... Read More
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12 pages
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2011
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Ten Truths about Juvenile Justice Reform
By Moll, Jeanette.
Texas Public Policy Foundation. Center for Effective Justice (Austin, TX).
Guidance on how to achieve reductions in operational expenditures while implementing comprehensive juvenile justice reform is provided. While this publication is targeted for state lawmakers, its content should be taken into account by local decision makers. state Reform efforts should incorporate the following ten truths about juvenile justice: confinement is still necessary; juvenile residential programs should be community-based when possible; confinement should not be the default response; r... Read More
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4 pages
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2011
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Juvenile Justice Bill Tracking Database
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) (Denver, CO); John D.and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
All pending and enacted bills on pertinent juvenile justice issues can be found in this database. It is searchable by state, topic, key word, year, status, and primary sponsor. Juvenile justice topics covered include: administration and organization; corrections/detention and conditions of confinement; defense, due process, and procedural; disposition options and proceedings; disproportionate minority contact; juvenile delinquency and gang prevention; juvenile sex offenders; mental health and su... Read More
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2011
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Webinar: Maximizing the Impact of Juvenile Justice Interventions: The Importance of Risk/Needs Assessment
Council of State Governments. Criminal Justice Mental Health Consensus Project (New York, NY); University of Massachusetts. Medical School. National Youth Screening and Assessment Project (NYSAP) (Worcester, MA).
This webinar addresses the use of risk/needs assessment in juvenile justice. It is also a very good introduction to what risk assessment entails. Topics discussed include: what a risk assessment tool is; the national perspective and importance of risk assessment; guiding principles; benefits per dollar invested; valid identification is the first step; ways proper implementation of a risk assessment can save costs; important risk assessment concepts; static risk factors; criminogenic need/dynamic... Read More
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37 pages + 1 audio file (58 minutes)
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2011
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An Executive Summary: Rethinking Juvenile Justice
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
Models for Change (Washington, DC).
This brief provides a very nice summary of the book “Rethinking Juvenile Justice” by Elizabeth S. Scott and Laurence Steinberg. “They outline a new development model that is complex, nuanced, and grounded in scientific evidence” (p. 1). This publication explains why it is a great time for reform—we know more about adolescent development, public attitudes are changing, and incarcerating juveniles is not very cost-effective. This summary also discusses: fairness and the principle of proportionalit... Read More
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4 pages
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2011
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Juvenile Justice: Addressing the Collateral Consequences of Convictions for Young Offenders
By Nellis, Ashley.
National Association of Criminal Justice Lawyers (NACDL) (Washington, DC).
“This article explores areas in need of attention and reform so that young people who have been adjudicated delinquent or convicted of a crime are not punished subsequently by other systems they encounter” (p. 20). Topics covered include: an overview of the juvenile offender population; original intent of the juvenile justice system; collateral consequences of a conviction or delinquency adjudication—zero tolerance and other school push-out policies, challenges to re-enrollment, barriers to empl... Read More
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7 pages
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2011
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Juvenile Justice Training Needs Assessment: A Survey of Law Enforcement
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
International Association of Chiefs of Police (Alexandria, VA).
Findings from the Juvenile Justice Training Needs Assessment Survey “identify challenges and training needs facing law enforcement in addressing juvenile crime, delinquency and victimization” (p. 3). Four sections follow an executive summary—introduction, methodology, results, and conclusion. Results are organized according to: survey population and agency type; juvenile justice operations—staffing and funding and policy and procedure; training—budget, recipients, and methods; and training needs... Read More
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45 pages
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2011
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Tribal Youth in the Federal Justice System: Final Report (Revised)
By Adams, William; Samuels, Julie.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
This report looks at issues related to American Indian youth in the federal justice system. Sections following an executive summary are: introduction—overview of the federal justice system, federal jurisdiction involving juveniles, and understanding criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country; exploring current practice—arrest and investigation, prosecution, adjudication and disposition, detention (pre- and post-adjudication), pretrial and post-conviction supervision, and innovative strategies from ... Read More
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204 pages
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2011
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No Place for Kids: The Case for Reducing Juvenile Incarceration
By Mendel, Richard A..
Annie E. Casey Foundation (Baltimore, MD).
The critical need for juvenile corrections reform is explained. This report should be read by anyone interested in issues surrounding juveniles involved in the criminal justice system. Sections of this publication clarifies: what is wrong with juvenile corrections facilities in the U.S.—dangerous, ineffective, unnecessary, obsolete, wasteful, and inadequate; whether it is safe to reduce the number of juveniles confined; how states should go about reforming juvenile corrections—six priorities; an... Read More
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51 pages
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2011
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Bringing Youth Home: A National Movement to Increase Public Safety, Rehabilitate Youth and Save Money
National Juvenile Justice Network (Washington, DC).
“This paper includes examples of states that have reduced their juvenile facility populations and are now not only reaping the rewards of new found funds that can be redirected into more effective community-based services for youth, but also seeing a better return on their investment in terms of juvenile rehabilitation and public safety” (p. 1). States highlighted are Alabama, California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Kansas, New York, Ohio, and Texas. Things to consider when downsizing juv... Read More
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16 pages
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2011
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Core Training Information
Corrections Standards Authority (CSA) (Sacramento, CA).
Resources for the standardized training of new correctional officers are provided. “A Core course is a formal, structured, job-related training … [that is] a critical part of the overall requirements to reach journey-level status” in three corrections positions—Adult Correctional Officer, Juvenile Correctional Officer, and Probation Officer. Publications are grouped according to: Faq’s and Tasks—Core Certified Training FAQ, Adult Correctional Officer Core Tasks, Juvenile Officer Core Tasks, and ... Read More
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2011
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Resolution, Reinvestment, and Realignment: Three Strategies for Changing Juvenile Justice
By Butts, Jeffrey A.; Evans, Douglas N..
City University of New York. John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Research and Evaluation Center (New York, NY).
Innovative strategies exist for cutting correctional costs by removing juveniles from incarceration in state facilities and placing them under community supervision. “This report reviews the history and development of these strategies and analyzes their impact on policy, practice, and public safety” (p. ii). Reform initiatives are generally of three types: resolution—“direct managerial influence over system behavior”; reinvestment—“financial incentives to change system behavior”; and realignment... Read More
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33 pages
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2011
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NPC Research Materials
NPC Research (Portland, OR).
“NPC Research provides quality social services evaluation, policy analysis, research, and training.” This website provides information, reports, and evaluations pertaining to a wide range of project areas. Specialty Areas include child abuse and its prevention, community health, criminal justice, drug treatment courts and other problem-solving courts, early childhood and family well-being, juvenile justice, literacy, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and youth development and strengths. ... Read More
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2011
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Safety, Fairness, Stability: Repositioning Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare to Engage Families and Communities
By Pennell, Joan; Shapiro, Carol; Spigner, Carol.
Georgetown University. Public Policy Institute. Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR) (Washington, DC).
The need to strengthen the ties between family members and youth involved in the juvenile justice system is explained. Family engagement is one strategy for agencies working to create “pro-social connections that will support them [juvenile offenders] in their path to adulthood” (p. v). This report is divided into six parts: introduction and background; shifting views of parents and youth—historical development and opportunity for change; family engagement—what it means; practice strategies—putt... Read More
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78 pages
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2011
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Fifty State Survey of State Criminal Laws Addressing the Sexual Exploitation of Minors
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
NIC/WCL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); American University. Washington School of Law (Washington, DC).
Entries covering the relevant statute(s), age of consent, definitions, defenses, and penalty regarding the sexual exploitation of minors are provided.... Read More
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658 pages
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2011
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Capital Change: A Process Evaluation of Washington, DC’s Secure Juvenile Placement Reform
By Daly, Reagan; Kapur, Tarika; Elliott, Margaret.
Vera Institute of Justice. Center on Youth Justice (Washington, DC).
Results from a year-long process evaluation of the District of Columbia’s Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) are presented. The DYRS resulted from “a comprehensive reform of the District’s responses to youth in secure placement (equivalent to prison in the adult context) (p. iii). Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; background—events leading to juvenile justice reform in DC; methodology; findings regarding DYRS’s strategy for reform, components of the refor... Read More
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43 pages
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2011
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Raising the Age of Juvenile Jurisdiction in North Carolina
By Henrichson, Christian; Levshin, Valerie.
Vera Institute of Justice. Cost-Benefit Analysis Unit (New York, NY).
Those looking to increase the age of juvenile jurisdiction to 18 will find this report useful in getting their shareholders on board with the change. The North Carolina Youth Accountability Planning Task Force was tasked with “implementing a plan to transfer 16- and 17-year-olds who commit misdemeanor and low-level, non-violent felony offenses to the juvenile system, while keeping 16- and 17-year-olds who commit serious violent felonies in the adult criminal justice system” (p. iii). These secti... Read More
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47 pages
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2011
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Mentally Ill Juveniles in Local Custody: Issues and Analysis
Corrections Standards Authority (CSA) (Sacramento, CA).
This paper “focuse[s] on ways to maximize existing resources and employ cost effective, as well as programmatically effective, proven interventions … and seeks to describe as many of these ways of ‘working smarter’ [i.e., best and evidence based practices, emerging interventions, programmatic or operational successes, and promising innovations departments have tested] and as many of the key issues as possible” (p. 2). Sections of this paper include: introduction; what has come before; structural... Read More
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81 pages
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2011
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Synthesis of Research and Resources to Support At-Risk Youth
By Koball, Heather; Dion, Robin; Gothro, Andrew; Bardos, Maura; Dworsky, Amy; Lansing, Jiffy; Stagner, Matthew; Korom-Djakovic, Danijela; Herrera, Carla; Manning, Alice Elizabeth.
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Administration for Children and Families. Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (Washington, DC).
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Administration for Children and Families. Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (Washington, DC); Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. (Princeton, NJ).
What is known about at-risk youth and programs that improve the well-being of these youth and foster their ability to be self-sufficient are covered. Other agencies can take this information and use it to develop or enhance their own programs for at-risk youth. Sections comprising this report include: introduction; theoretical perspectives and intervention approaches—the risk and resilience perspective, intervention approaches to increase resiliency, the capital development perspective, interven... Read More
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92 pages
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2011
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Motivational Interviewing for Incarcerated Adolescents: Effects of Depressive Symptoms on Reducing Alcohol and Marijuana Use After Release
By Stein, L.A.R.; Lebeau, Rebecca; Colby, Suzanne M.; Barnett, Nancy P.; Golembeske, Charles; Monti, Peter M..
“This study evaluates the efficacy of MI [motivational interviewing] versus RT [relaxation training] in reducing substance use outcomes for incarcerated adolescents and examines the role of depressive symptoms in moderating outcomes.” While MI is shown to be effective in reducing the use of alcohol in adolescents with low and high levels of depression and marijuana use in individuals with low levels of depression, it appears RT is better suited to marijuana-involved adolescents with high depress... Read More
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10 pages
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2011
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Juvenile Justice Guide Book for Legislators
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
National Conference of State Legislatures (Denver, CO).
Individuals needing a review of the most pressing issues impacting juvenile justice should refer to this guidebook. “This juvenile justice primer highlights significant research, program approaches and gives examples of state legislation.” Sections contained in this publication are: introduction and overview; adolescent development and competency; delinquency prevention and intervention; indigent defense, counsel, and procedural issues; mental health needs of juvenile offenders; disproportionate... Read More
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102 pages
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2011
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Juvenile Arrests 2009
By Puzzanchera, Charles; Adams, Benjamin.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
This publication provides a “comprehensive statistical overview of the problems of juvenile crime, violence, and victimization and the response of the juvenile justice system” (p. 1). Data show that juvenile crime is not on the rise. Arrests of juveniles for violent offenses dropped 10% from 2008 to 2009. Since arrest rates hit their peak in 1994, there has been a decline of almost 50%. Yet, the juvenile arrest rate for simple assault, which is the most common juvenile crime against people, has... Read More
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24 pages
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2011
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Highlights From Pathways to Desistance: A Longitudinal Study of Serious Adolescent Offenders
By Mulvey, Edward P..
U.S. Dept of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Findings are presented from the Pathways to Desistance Study, the most comprehensive and current data set for serious adolescent offenders. Individuals working with justice-involved youth should be familiar with this summary. Major observations include: regardless of interventions utilized, most youth who commit felonies greatly reduce their offending over time; longer stays in juvenile institutions do not reduce recidivism; the use of community-based supervision as part of aftercare is effectiv... Read More
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4 pages
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2011
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Bench Book for Judges & Court Personnel
Interstate Commission for Juveniles (Lexington, KY).
The role, rules, and processes of the Interstate Compact for Juveniles (ICJ) are explained. The ICJ governs the interstate movement of juveniles. Sections prior to the five chapters are: latest development in the Interstate Compact for Juveniles, how to use this Bench Book, introduction, and Quick Reference Guide. Chapters include: understanding interstate compacts and the general law of interstate compacts; the Interstate Compact for Juveniles; the revised ICJ and its implications for the court... Read More
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214 pages
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2011
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What Makes Juvenile Offenders Different from Adult Offenders?
By Richards, Kelly.
Australian Institute of Criminology (Canberra, ACT).
“This paper outlines the factors (biological, psychological and social) that make juvenile offenders different from adult offenders and that necessitate unique responses to juvenile crime” (p. 1). Anyone connected to juveniles involved with the criminal justice system needs to be aware of the findings gleaned from this study. Sections of this publication are: how juvenile offending differs from adult offending—the proportion of crime perpetrated by juveniles, growing out of crime and the age-cri... Read More
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8 pages
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2011
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From Risks to Assets: Toward a Strengths-Based Approach to Juvenile Reentry into the Community
By Page, Joshua; Schaefer, Shelly.
Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (Minneapolis, MN).
Strategies for making juvenile reentry more effective are described. Such information is vital if a juvenile agency is trying to reform itself into a successful organization. Sections of this article include: probation officer and probationer—a pivotal relationship for the juvenile offender’s transition into the community; risk/needs-based versus strengths-based approach; research methodology; case studies; and discussion. A strengths-based approach focuses on juveniles’ strengths or assets, pro... Read More
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7 pages
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2011
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Trends in Juvenile Detention in Australia
By Richards, Kelly.
Australian Institute of Criminology (Canberra, ACT).
This report looks at key trends in Australia’s juvenile detention. It can be used as a good comparison of juvenile detention in Australia versus that in the United States. Sections of this publication include: trends in juvenile detention—sex age, indigenous status, legal status (remanded or sentenced); key issues—increase in proportion of remanded juveniles and indigenous juveniles in detention; and conclusion.... Read More
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8 pages
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2011
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PREA in the Juvenile Justice System Resources
Oregon Youth Authority (Salem, OR); National PREA Resource Workgroup (Salem, OR).
What makes this webpage unique is its offering of PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) material for the juvenile justice setting. Points of access include: publications; useful links; and training materials and samples from Oregon—training presentation, youth safety letters, surveys, youth safety tools and promos, and tracking tool. There are also links to news, discussions, and connections (related organizations nationwide).... Read More
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2011
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Campaign for Youth Justice Youth Justice System Survey
GBA Strategies (Washington, DC).
The opinions of the general public regarding the juvenile justice system are determined. Topics covered are: key survey findings; focusing on rehabilitation and getting youth out of adult correctional facilities; beliefs about youth crime and the juvenile justice system; youth facilities vs. adult jails; the establishment of a minimum age to try youth in adult courts with decisions being made by judges; adult vs. juvenile court decided on a case-by-case basis; implementing key reforms to the juv... Read More
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5 pages
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2011
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Evidence for Implementation in Juvenile Correctional Settings
California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Office of Research. Juvenile Justice Research Branch (Sacramento, CA).
“Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an approach to mental health treatment that combines the techniques of standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with elements from the behavioral sciences, dialectical philosophy, and Zen and Western contemplative practice … DBT bases its approach on the philosophical idea of “dialectic.” Dialectic is a type of reasoning that recognizes there can be more than one reality (polarities) and that the synthesis of these realities leads to continuous change. ... Read More
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12 pages
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2011
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Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission Youth Reentry Improvement Report
Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission (Chicago, IL).
Findings and recommendations for improving the juvenile reentry system in Illinois in order to ensure “safe communities, positive outcomes for our youth, and responsible use of public resources” (p. 9). The proffered strategies for addressing challenges in Illinois’ system may help other agencies in addressing short comings in their own juvenile reentry programs. Sections following an executive summary include: methodology; indeterminate sentencing and release decision-making—the current process... Read More
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80 pages
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2011
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LGBTQ Youth in the Juvenile Justice System [Parts 1 and 2]
By Valentino, Amanda.
American Bar Association. Section of Litigation (Chicago, IL).
Issues surrounding justice-involved lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning/queer (LGBTQ) youth are discussed. It is vitally important for individuals working with youth to know that at least 13% of juveniles involved with the juvenile justice system are LGBTQ and require services and programs to address their particular needs and to keep them safe. Sections of Part 1 include: an increase in identifies LGBTQ youth; disproportionate representation; examples of abuse; and that isolati... Read More
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9 pages
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2011
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Juvenile Detention Reform: A Guide for County Officials
National Association of Counties (NACo). Community Services Division (Washington, DC).
“Reforms are desperately needed in local juvenile justice system across the country. Too many youth are often unnecessarily or inappropriately detained, with long-lasting negative consequences for both public safety and youth development. Increasingly counties must confront the challenges of finding alternatives to juvenile detention in order to reduce costs and improve community cohesion. In order to make dramatic and influential reforms in the juvenile justice system policymakers and practitio... Read More
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18 pages
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2011
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Shackling
By Mason, Robert.
Three documents are included in this collection of handouts: “Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure p. 8.100 (2011)” regarding the use of restraints (shackles) on juvenile offenders; “In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, No. SC09-11); and “The Florida Senate Interim Report 2010-2011 (October 2009)” which “contains a policy analysis of shackling youth in juvenile courts , including a discussion of the ensuing debate surrounding the issue, a review of shackling practices in ... Read More
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21 pages
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2011
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Juvenile Detention in Cook County: Future Directions
Jane Addams Juvenile Court Foundation (Evanston, IL).
National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) (Oakland, CA).
Results from an assessment of Cook County’s youth detention practices are presented. “This study looks beyond the challenges of the current facility to examine more fundamentally the detention needs of the county and its youth. The ultimate goal of the study is to guide discussion regarding a new vision for detention in Cook County—a vision that holds to the ideals that informed the creation of the court in 1899 while recognizing the current circumstances in which the court operates” (p. 4). Sec... Read More
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62 pages
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2011
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Promoting a Safe and Respectable Environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth and their Families Involved in the Child Welfare System; and Guidelines for Promoting a Safe and Respectable Environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth and their Families Involved with DYFJ
New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS). Division of Policy and Planning. Policy Development and Program Planning (New York, NY).
“The purpose of these policies is to provide direction to Children'[s] Services and provider agency staff and volunteers on sensitive, inclusive and gender neutral practice as well as strategies to address bias and meet the unique needs of our youth and families. It should be used as best practice guidelines by Children's Services and provider agency staff and volunteers in order to provide LGBTQ youth and families with services in a respectful, safe, inclusive, culturally competent and affirm... Read More
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40 pages
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2011
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A Place of Respect: A Guide for Group Care Facilities Serving Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth
By Marksamer, Jody; Spade, Dean; Arkles, Gabriel.
National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) (San Francisco, CA); Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) (New York, NY).
“Transgender and gender non-conforming youth often face serious physical, emotional, and sexual abuse in group homes, detention centers, and correctional institutions. Because staff members are often unsure of how to provide respectful and supportive services to these youth, they may unwittingly subject them to situations that are discriminatory and harmful. This guide offers group care facilities information and tools to provide transgender and gender non-conforming young people with appropriat... Read More
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76 pages
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2011
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Juvenile Diversion Guidebook
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
Models for Change Juvenile Diversion Workgroup (Washington, DC).
Anyone wishing to create or improve juvenile diversion operations and programming will find this guidebook an excellent resource. Three parts comprise this publication: introduction; overview of diversion; and steps for developing and improving juvenile diversion programs—purpose, oversight, intake criteria, operation policies, legal protections, and quality.... Read More
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168 pages
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2011
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How Can We Know If Juvenile Justice Reforms Are Worth the Cost?
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
Models for Change (Washington, DC).
“This policy brief summarizes the benefit-cost analysis of a set of reforms intended to make juvenile detention more developmentally productive: residential centers that provide youths with group-based cognitive behavior therapy” (p. 1). It offers great information for other agencies considering juvenile justice reform. Sections of this brief include: introduction; what should count as a benefit; what can be monetized; how costs should be quantified; and the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detent... Read More
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4 pages
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2011
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A Snapshot of Juvenile Sex Offender Registration and Notification Laws: A Survey of the United States
By Pittman, Nicole; Nguyen, Quyen.
National Juvenile Justice Network (Washington, DC).
“In light of the mottled condition of sex offender registration and notification laws across the country, and the fact that this book was started less than a year before the final deadline for states to come into compliance with SORNA, our goal is to provide a straightforward reference guide during this time of great flux” (p. 1). One can use this survey to see how different states compare to each other in regards to the Adam Walsh Act. This publication is divided into seven parts: introduction;... Read More
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128 pages
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2011
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Multisystemic Therapy Outcomes in an Evidence-Based Pratice Pilot
By Mayfield, Jim.
Washington State Institute for Public Policy (Olympia, WA).
The Multisystemic Therapy (MST) pilot program, “an intensive family- and community-based intervention for chronic juvenile offenders and youth with serious emotional disorders, 12 to 17 years of age, is evaluated (p. 1). Sections of this report include: executive summary; introduction; the intervention and referral process; characteristics of enrolled youth; outcomes regarding subsequent involvement in criminal justice at 12 months and use of public mental health services; summary; and statistic... Read More
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8 pages
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2011
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Youth in Minnesota Correctional Facilities: Responses to the 2010 Minnesota Student Survey
By Swayze, Dana; Buskovick, Danette.
Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety. Office of Justice Programs. Statistical Analysis Center (St. Paul, MN).
Results from a survey comparing youth in correctional facilities to youth in mainstream schools are presented. “Exploring differences between the two student groups can provide information on what challenges youth in correctional facilities are facing, and what targeted intervention efforts may alleviate their personal or situational difficulties. Similarly, areas in which survey responses are the same for both groups can illuminate protective factors all youth possess, or risk factors to which ... Read More
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56 pages
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2011
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Girls in Minnesota Correctional Facilities: Responses to the 2010 Minnesota Student Survey
By Swayze, Dana; Buskovick, Danette.
Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety. Office of Justice Programs. Statistical Analysis Center (St. Paul, MN).
“This report seeks to illuminate statistically significant differences in responses between girls and boys in correctional facilities; to explore how these data are relevant to research on juvenile justice risk factors by gender; and to provide research-based recommendations for serving the specific needs of juvenile female offenders” (p. 2). Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; findings for girls in Minnesota correctional facilities according to demographics, victimization... Read More
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46 pages
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2011
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Executing the Will of the Voters? A Roadmap to Mend or End the California Legislature's Multi-Billion-Dollar Death Penalty Debacle
By Alarcon, Arthur L.; Mitchell, Paula M..
'This Article uncovers the true costs of administering the death penalty in California by tracing how much taxpayers are spending for death penalty trials versus non'death penalty trials and for costs incurred due to the delay from the initial sentence of death to the execution. In addition, the Article examines how the voter initiative process has misled voters into agreeing to the wasteful expenditure of billions of dollars on a system that has been ineffective in carrying out punishment again... Read More
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184 pages
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2011
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YLS/CMI Norming Report
By Skilling, Nancy; Rud, Julie.
Hennepin County Dept. of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation. Office of Planning, Policy and Evaluation (St. Paul, MN).
“The Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS) is the primary assessment tool used to assess risk and needs of juveniles supervised by Hennepin County Juvenile Probation … Evidence-Based Practices requires that assessment tools be normed and validated for the specific population for which they are used. Norms provide a frame of references for interpretation of the scores of particular persons … Internal consistency measures for the Juvenile Probation assessments are consistent with ... Read More
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13 pages
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2011
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The Efficacy of the Risk-Need-Responsivity Framework in Guiding Treatment for Female Young Offenders
By Vitopoulos, Antigone Nina.
It is believed that the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) framework is gender-neutral'that it works the same for male and female juvenile offenders. This report examines whether the RNR framework really does work equally well for male and female youth. This determines: whether RNR based YLS/CMI (Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory) clinician-identified needs are different for boy and girls; if the clinician-identified needs of boys and girls are matched by probation services at identical... Read More
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2011
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The Efficacy of the Risk-Need-Responsivity Framework in Guiding Treatment for Female Young Offenders
By Vitopoulos, Antigone Nina.
It is believed that the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) framework is gender-neutral'that it works the same for male and female juvenile offenders. This report examines whether the RNR framework really does work equally well for male and female youth. This determines: whether RNR based YLS/CMI (Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory) clinician-identified needs are different for boy and girls; if the clinician-identified needs of boys and girls are matched by probation services at identical... Read More
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2011
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Sexual Offending
This publication provides a great introduction to issues surrounding juvenile sex offenders. Topics covered include: characteristics of male and female juvenile sexual offenders; comorbidity; assessment'clinical assessment and assessment of the juvenile's home or living arrangement; treatments'recommended components, promising treatment approaches, and other treatment related information; and controversial treatments.... Read More
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9 pages
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2011
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Sexual Offending
This publication provides a great introduction to issues surrounding juvenile sex offenders. Topics covered include: characteristics of male and female juvenile sexual offenders; comorbidity; assessment'clinical assessment and assessment of the juvenile's home or living arrangement; treatments'recommended components, promising treatment approaches, and other treatment related information; and controversial treatments.... Read More
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9 pages
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2011
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Sexual Offending
This publication provides a great introduction to issues surrounding juvenile sex offenders. Topics covered include: characteristics of male and female juvenile sexual offenders; comorbidity; assessment'clinical assessment and assessment of the juvenile's home or living arrangement; treatments'recommended components, promising treatment approaches, and other treatment related information; and controversial treatments.... Read More
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9 pages
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2010
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Curbing Re-Arrest for Serious Offenses: Community-Based Alternatives for Youth As Effective As Institutional Placements
National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) (Washington, DC).
The costly practice of incarcerating youth is examined. Results from a study of serious youth offenders reveals that: community-based supervision is as effective as incarceration; most of these youth stop offending regardless of the intervention; longer stays in juvenile facilities does not reduce recidivism; incarceration can actually increase offending; substance abuse treatment can result in decreased recidivism; and aftercare services reduce further offending.... Read More
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3 pages
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2010
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Curriculum: Addressing Sexual Abuse of Youth in Custody
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
NIC/WCL Project Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); American University. Washington College of Law (Washington, DC).
“Addressing Sexual Abuse of Youth in Custody is a 36 hour educational program that focuses on the complex issues of sexual abuse of youth in custody—both staff abuse of youth and youth abuse of other youth.” Participants will be able to: understand the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) and identify its relevance to juvenile justice; identify components of adolescent development, sexuality and facility culture and understand their impact on sexual abuse of youth in custody; understand a ... Read More
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2010
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Less Capable Brain, Less Culpable Teen?
By Burillo, Kristen.
Mercyhurst College. Civic Institute (Erie, PA).
This report should be required reading for anyone working with juvenile or young adult offenders. It describes adolescent brain development and why juveniles and teenagers participate in reckless and antisocial behavior. “The brain regions and systems that play a large role in regulating emotion and behavior, as well as those that are involved in evaluating risks and rewards, are the ones most impacted during adolescence” (p. 1). This fact leads to questions regarding the motivation behind the c... Read More
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8 pages
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2010
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“We’ve Had Three of Them”: Addressing the Invisibility of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Gender Non-Conforming Youths in the Juvenile Justice System
By Irvine, Angela.
“[M]yths around the nonexistence of LGB and gender non-conforming [LGBT] youths in the juvenile justice system persist, presenting numerous challenges to the equitable treatment of such youths. Juvenile justice professionals need to know that [LGBT] youth exist within the system, and that [LGBT] youth often enter the juvenile justice system for different reasons than straight youth … Juvenile justice professional need to know the underlying reasons for [LGBT youths’] failure to remain at home, i... Read More
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27 pages
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2010
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Washington State Juvenile Court Funding: Applying Research in a Public Policy Setting
Washington State Institute for Public Policy (Olympia, WA).
Local juvenile courts are funded by block grants—monies given to the courts with general requirements resulting in flexible spending at the local level. This report examines the “administration of the block grant including (1) criteria used to allocate funding, and (2) report on participants in programs subject to the block grant” (p. 1). Other jurisdictions using block grants will find the use of evidence-based practice to be very interesting. Sections of this report include: Washington’s juven... Read More
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12 pages
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2010
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Positive Youth Justice: Framing Justice Interventions Using the Concepts of Positive Youth Development
By Butts, Jeffrey A.; Bazemore, Gordon; Meroe, Aundra Saa.
Community Foundation for the National Capital Region (Washington, DC).
Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) (Washington, DC).
“[The author's] suggest that PYD [positive youth development] could be an effective framework for designing general interventions for young offenders. A positive youth development framework would encourage youth justice systems to focus on protective factors as well as risk factors, strengths as well as problems, and broader efforts to facilitate successful transitions to adulthood for justice-involved youth. In this report, we propose such a framework for youth justice interventions. That fram... Read More
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40 pages
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2010
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Teach Your Children Well: Proposed Challenges to Inadequacies of Correctional Special Education for Juvenile Inmates
By Cate, Elizabeth.
“This article explores the failure of states to provide special education to juveniles incarcerated in adult prisons … examines this issue on a national level but focuses specifically on New York and Florida—two of the three states with the most juveniles incarcerated as adults—as a microcosm for the broader scope of the problem … [and] proposes various ways for advocates and policymakers to attack inadequate special education in prisons” (p. x). Sections comprising this article are: abstract; i... Read More
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53 pages
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2010
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Safe and Sound: A New Approach to Juvenile Justice and Its Effect on Public Safety and Spending in Connecticut
Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance (Bridgeport, CT).
Efforts to reform the Connecticut’s juvenile justice system and their outcomes are covered. Sections following an executive summary include: public safety—arrest data, recidivism data, and analysis; diverting children from the system—status offense data (child outcomes and taxpayer savings), diversion data (Juvenile Review Boards, Case Review Teams, and analysis); appropriate sanctions and services—one size doesn’t fit all, clinical coordinators, Youth Empowered for Success (YES), confinement da... Read More
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14 pages
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2010
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Social Welfare and Fairness in Juvenile Crime Regulation
By Scott, Elizabeth S.; Steinberg, Laurence.
The authors “argue that a developmental model of juvenile crime regulation grounded in scientific knowledge about adolescence is both fairer to young offenders and more likely to promote social welfare than a regime that fails to attend to developmental research” (p. 35). This article is divided into four parts: youths behind bars—the expanding net and its financial cost; the effectiveness of punitive policies and whether harsh sanctions reduce crime; adolescent development and optimal justice s... Read More
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63 pages
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2010
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Fostering Partnerships: The JOCHS Approach to Community-Based Health Care for Young Offenders
By Torrey, Nancy; Rosenberg, Steve.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Princeton, NJ); California Endowment (Los Angeles, CA).
Community Oriented Correctional Health Services (COCHS) (Oakland, CA).
“The information in this paper is meant to support county probation and health care agencies and their community partners as they assess and consider changes to their local juvenile health care system” (p. 2). The Juvenile Offenders Community Health Services (JOCHS) project aims to develop partnerships between local juvenile justice systems and community-based health care services utilizing “a promising approach for delivering integrated physical and mental health services to vulnerable youth th... Read More
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29 pages
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2010
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Final Report on the Evaluation of the Boys Town Short-Term Residential Treatment Program for Girls
By Cohen, Marcia I.; Gies, Stephen V.; Williams, Katherine; Gainey, Randy; Bekelman, Alan; Yeide, Martha.
National Institute of Justice. Office of Research and Evaluation (Washington, DC).
Development Services Group, Inc. (Bethesda, MD).
Those people involved with or interested in issues related to girl offenders should be aware of this research. The effectiveness of the Boys Town Short-Term Residential Treatment Program for Girls is assessed. This is one of the few studies focusing on short-term care facilities for girls. Five sections follow an abstract and executive study: background of the evaluation and the nature of the problem; methods; process evaluation and descriptive statistics; outcome evaluation findings; and concl... Read More
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379 pasges
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2010
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Research Update on Juvenile Drug Treatment Courts
By Marlowe, Douglas B..
National Association of Drug Court Professionals (Alexandria, VA).
“Research on Juvenile Drug Treatment Courts (JDTCs) has lagged considerably behind that of its adult counterparts. Although evidence is mounting that JDTCs can be effective at reducing delinquency and substance abuse, the field is just beginning to identify the factors that distinguish effective from ineffective programs” (p. 1). Sections of this publication include effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, best practices, and recommendations to drug courts.... Read More
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6 pages
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2010
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Gender Responsiveness and Equity in California’s Juvenile Justice System
Berkeley Center for Criminal Justice (BCCJ) (Berkeley, CA).
“The purpose of this brief is to highlight how girls enter the [juvenile justice] system, describe some of the key differences between delinquent girls and delinquent boys, and offer recommendations for ways in which California’s juvenile justice system can better meet the needs of girls under its jurisdiction” (p. 1). Topics discussed in this report include: prostitution, felonies, misdemeanors, drug and liquor law violations, status offenses, trauma and family dysfunction, substance abuse, men... Read More
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13 pages
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2010
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A Road Map for Juvenile Justice Reform
Annie E. Casey Foundation (Baltimore, MD).
Individuals interested in or advocating for changes to the juvenile justice system need to read this publication. “There is now an increasingly clear route for moving juvenile justice away from counterproductive, dangerous, wasteful, but still commonplace, practices and toward a more effective, efficient, and just approach to addressing adolescent crime” (p. 3). Sections of this essay are: a noble idea, unrealized; a compelling critique; and a road map for reform—implement developmentally appro... Read More
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52 pages
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2010
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Report on Sexual Victimization in Juvenile Correctional Facilities
U.S. Dept of Justice. Review Panel on Prison Rape (Washington, DC).
This report, “the first of its kind that relied on data from juvenile offenders, surveyed the incidence of sexual victimization in the United States by facility” (p. iii). Sections following an executive summary include: background; National Prison Rape Reduction Commission and national standards; selection of juvenile justice facilities for the public hearing; institutions with the lowest prevalence of sexual victimization; institutions with the highest prevalence of sexual victimization; gener... Read More
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86 pages
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2010
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Youth's Characteristics and Backgrounds: Findings from the Survey of Youth in Residential Placement
By Sedlak, Andrea J.; Bruce, Carol.
U.S. Dept of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
“This bulletin presents key findings from the Survey of Youth in Residential Placement that describe the characteristics of youth in placement” (p.1). Results are organized according to demographic characteristics, current offenses, differences between male and female offenders, justice system involvement, adjudication and placement in programs, family background, childbearing, educational background, expectations about release, and youth expectations about future offending and sanctions.... Read More
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11 pages
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2010
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National Needs Assessment of Juvenile Justice Professionals: 2010
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
This assessment by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) “was designed to collect targeted information that identifies emerging issues and trends, challenges faced by professionals, and gaps in available training and technical assistance” (p. iii). Seven sections follow an executive summary: backgrounds of respondents; previous training and technical assistance experience; training and technical assistance needs; critical barriers/challenges; respondents’ use of OJJDP... Read More
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79 pages
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2010
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A Review of the Status of Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Efforts in Iowa and Virginia
By Orchowsky, Stan; Poulin, Mary E.; Iwama, Janice.
Justice Research and Statistics Association (Washington, DC).
Those individuals working to reduce the disproportionate minority contact of juvenile offenders in their agencies will find the experiences of the states of Iowa and Virginia helpful. Sections following an executive summary include: background; assessment of state activities—identification and monitoring, assessment, intervention, evaluation, and other observations; conclusions and recommendations; and an analysis of Linn County Court Liaison and Johnson County Diversion Programs.... Read More
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83 pages
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2010
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Improving the Effectiveness of Juvenile Justice Programs: A New Perspective on Evidence-Based Practices
By Lipsey, Mark W.; Howell, James C.; Kelly, Marion R.; Chapman, Gabrielle; Carver, Darin.
Georgetown University. Public Policy Institute. Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (Washington, DC).
“This paper introduces a framework for major juvenile justice system reform—the integration of a forward-looking administrative model with evidence-based programming” (p. 5). This document is divided into ten parts: introduction; the cyclic history of criminal justice treatment and punishment philosophies; prevention and intervention programs for juvenile delinquency; evidence-based practice—more than one approach; meta-analysis of research on the effects of incarceration programs for juvenile o... Read More
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68 pages
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2010
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Substance Use and Delinquent Behavior Among Serious Adolescent Offenders
By Mulvey, Edward P.; Schubert, Carol A.; Chassin, Laurie.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Key findings regarding the relationship between substance use and serious adolescent offending are presented. Sections of this bulletin include: highlights; introduction; what we know—substance use problems are linked to serious delinquency; evidence from the Pathways to Desistance study—levels of substance use and abuse are high in serious offenders, substance use and offending appear to have a consistent relationship, and offenders with identified substance use problems are receiving treatment... Read More
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16 pages
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2010
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Suitability of Assessment Instruments for Delinquent Girls
By Brumbaugh, Susan; Walters, Jennifer L. Hardison; Winterfield, Laura A..
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Individuals tasked with (or others just interested in) implementing an effective screening process for juvenile females need to read this bulletin. “The purpose of this report is to determine the extent to which assessment instruments used with at-risk and justice-involved youth are equally appropriate and effective in assessing girls and boys” (p. 2). This report is comprised of sections about: background and methods; examining two categories of instruments—risk assessment and treatment-focused... Read More
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12 p.
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2010
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Juvenile Justice
The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC).
Information about issues related to juvenile justice can be found at this website. Points of access include: advocacy; featured stories; publications; and news.... Read More
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2 p.
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2010
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Locked Up & Out: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Youth in Louisiana’s Juvenile Justice System
By Ware, Wesley.
Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana (JJPL) (New Orleans, LA).
The strategies offered for addressing the challenges LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) youth must deal with in correctional facilities will provide guidance for other correctional agencies facing similar problems. Sections of this report include: introduction; LGBT 101; juvenile justice in Louisiana; demographic profiles of Louisiana secure youth population; incarcerated youth in Louisiana; risk factors for LGBT youth in Louisiana; LGBT youth inside Louisiana’s secure care facilitie... Read More
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38 p.
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2010
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The California Miracle: Drastically Reduced Youth Incarceration, Drastically Reduced Youth Crime
By Males, Mike; Macallair, Daniel.
Fund for Nonviolence and Drug Policy Alliance (Santa Cruz, CA).
Center for Juvenile and Criminal Justice (San Francisco, CA).
Individuals interested in the relationship between reduced youth crime and reduced incarceration of youth should read this article. Its authors investigated juvenile incarceration and crime trends over the past five decades. These results show that serious problems exist with juvenile incapacitation. Sections of this report are: summary of findings; introductions; incapacitation theory and practice in California; statewide juvenile crime trends; statewide DJF (Division of Juvenile Facilities) co... Read More
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15 p.
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2010
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The Real Costs and Benefits of Change: Finding Opportunities for Reform During Difficult Fiscal Times
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
National Juvenile Justice Network (Washington, DC).
Individuals advocating for cost-effective juvenile justice reform need to turn to this guide “to help reinforce the value, both in terms of dollars and substance, of progressive programming for juveniles that leads to positive youth outcomes and healthy communities” (p.1). This document is divided into four parts: the problem, moving toward reform in a time of fiscal crisis; substantive and tactical strategies to realign and reduce spending while maintaining progressive programming; using the fi... Read More
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19 p.
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2010
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Healing Invisible Wounds: Why Investing in Trauma-Informed Care for Children Makes Sense
By Adams, Erica J..
Justice Policy Institute (Washington, DC).
The need to fund services for juveniles affected by traumatic events is explained. Topics discussed include traumatic experiences affect on brain development in children; traumatic brain injury and juvenile justice; children are rarely screened for trauma, especially in the juvenile justice system; children who experience trauma have disproportionate contact with the justice system; the current juvenile justice system does not meet the needs of youth who have experienced trauma; incarceration it... Read More
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15 p.
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2010
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Delinquency Cases in Juvenile Court, 2007
By Knoll, Crystal; Sickmund, Melissa.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Statistics regarding juvenile court cases are organized according to counts and trends, gender, race, age, detention, intake decision, waiver to criminal court, and adjudication and disposition.... Read More
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4 p.
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2010
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Policies and Procedures of the Illinois Juvenile Justice System
By Bostwick, Lindsay.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (Chicago, IL); Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission (Springfield, IL).
This report provides an overview of the Illinois juvenile justice system including the processes related to an incident, police custody and arrest, pre-trial, trial or plea, sentencing hearing, discharge, and expungement. Several items are provided in the appendixes: map of Illinois judicial circuits; Juvenile Arrest Card; Detention Screening Instrument; map of Illinois juvenile justice facilities, county detention centers, and the like; flowchart of process after youth is found unfit to stand t... Read More
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35 p.
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2010
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Juvenile Delinquency Probation Caseload, 2007
By Livsey, Sarah.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Those people involved with juveniles under probation will find this fact sheet interesting. Observations made include: one-third of all delinquency cases disposed in 2007 received probation as the most serious disposition; probation can be court ordered or voluntary; most cases placed on probation involved white youth and males; and property offense cases made up the greatest proportion of the population caseload.... Read More
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2 p.
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2010
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Juvenile Reentry in Concept and Practice
By Altschuler, David M.; Bilchik, Shay.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
National Reentry Resource Center (New York, NY); Council of State Governments Justice Center (New York, NY).
"Continuity of care, overarching case management, appropriate staffing, and cognitive-behavioral intervention are increasingly being recognized as foundational, evidence-based building blocks in the design and operation of juvenile reentry. [This presentation] will address these key components of juvenile reentry and will include discussion of assessing and classifying reoffending risk, needs, and strengths; balancing social control and services; blending sanctions and incentives into a graduate... Read More
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32 p.
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2010
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Reforming Juvenile Justice Systems: Beyond Treatment
By Willison, Janeen Buck; Brooks, Lisa; Salas, Meghan; Dank, Meredith; Denver, Megan; Gitlow, Elissa; Roman, John K.; Butts, Jeffrey A..
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Princeton, NJ).
Portland State University. Reclaiming Futures National Program Office (Portland, OR); Urban Institute (Washington, DC).
This report is for those individuals responsible for developing strategies to improve the effectiveness of their juvenile justice systems. Sections include: introduction; adding to evidence-based approaches—youth development (i.e., pro-social opportunities, Youth Advisory Committees, community involvement, family involvement, and mentors/”natural helpers”), and cultural competence—recognizing the need for cultural competence, addressing and increasing cultural competence, and crafting a cultural... Read More
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34 p.
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2010
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Conditions of Confinement: Findings from the Survey of Youth in Residential Placement
By Sedlak, Andrea J.; McPherson, Karla S..
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Individuals needing a snapshot of or who are concerned with the current state of youth in residential placement will find this bulletin essential reading. Results of the survey are grouped in the following areas: facility and program characteristics—security and types of offenders in different programs; youth placement with other youth—age, sex, race/ethnic group, placement with other victims, co-placement of offender types, and placement with non-offenders; physical and program environment—slee... Read More
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16 p.
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2010
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Sexual Victimization in Juvenile Facilities Report by Youth, 2008-09
By Beck, Allen J.; Harrison, Paige M.; Guerino, Paul.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (Washington, DC).
“The report provides national-level and facility-level estimates of sexual victimization by type of activity, including youth-on-youth sexual contact, staff sexual misconduct, and level of coercion. It also includes an analysis of the experience of sexual victimization, characteristics of youth most at risk to victimization, where the incidents occur, time of day, characteristics of perpetrators, and nature of the injuries.” Of the survey respondents (91% male and 9% female), 10.3% had an incide... Read More
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49 p.
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2010
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Are Teenage Criminals Getting Younger and Younger? Exposing another Urban Legend
By Males, Mike; Macallair, Daniel.
van Loben Sels/RembeRock Foundation (San Francisco, CA); Haigh Scatena Foundation (Davis, CA); Drug Policy Alliance (New York, NY).
Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (San Francisco, CA).
This research brief shows that “for most major offenses, youth arrest rates nationally stand at their lowest level today than at any time in at least four decades, and perhaps ever” (p.1). The fact is that youth are not committing more violent crimes than in the past.... Read More
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10 p.
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2010
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Mental Health Screening and Assessment in the Illinois Juvenile Justice System
By Bostwick, Lindsay.
Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission (Chicago, IL).
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (Chicago, IL).
If you are involved with screening juvenile offenders, you want to read this report. It discusses the differences in assessment instruments, their use, and concerns regarding such. Sections cover: introduction; mental health screening and assessment practices in the Illinois juvenile justice system; mental health screening and assessment tools—psychometric properties, mental health screening instruments, mental health assessment instruments, and other screening and assessment tools; conclusion; ... Read More
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71 p.
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2010
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Burns Institute State Map: Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) in the Juvenile Justice System
ammap.com (Vilnius, Lithuania); H. Haywood Burn Institute (San Francisco, CA).
Analysis of one state or comparisons of other states’ responses to disproportionate minority contact (DMC) in their juvenile justice systems is made available at this website.... Read More
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2010
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Juvenile Justice in California 2009
By Brown, Edmund G., Jr..
California Dept. of Justice. Criminal Justice Statistics Center (Sacramento, CA).
This document presents an annual picture of California’s juvenile justice process. Statistics are presented in four sections—arrests, referrals to probation departments, petitions files, and adult court dispositions.... Read More
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126 p.
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2010
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Costs of Incarcerating Youth with Mental Illness: Final Report
By Cohen, Edward; Pfeifer, Jane.
Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) (Sacramento, CA); California Mental Health Directors Association (CMHDA) (Sacramento, CA).
This project was “conducted for the primary purpose of informing public policy development by analyzing the costs and contexts related to incarcerating youth with mental illness and co-occurring mental illness/substance use disorders in California detention facilities (p. iii). Sections of this report include: introduction; background and context; study methods; results for basic facility costs, characteristics of detained youth, services and costs for mental health treatment, substance abuse se... Read More
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88 pages
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2010
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The Missouri Model: Reducing the Practice of Rehabilitating Youthful Offenders: Summary Report
By Mendel, Richard A..
Annie E. Casey Foundation. Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (Baltimore, MD).
This review explains how the Missouri Division of Youth Services’ approach to juvenile corrections helps youth become productive citizens, ensures public safety, and saves money. Other states looking to implement juvenile justice reforms should consult this report. Utilizing “smaller, regionally dispersed facilities…Missouri offers a demanding, carefully crafted, multi-layered treatment experience designed to challenge troubled teens and to help them make lasting behavioral changes and prepare f... Read More
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15 pages
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2010
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Models for Change: Innovations in Practice
By Griffin, Patrick.
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
National Center for Juvenile Justice (Pittsburgh,PA).
Four promising innovations in juvenile justice system reform are described. These strategies are “all home-grown, but all capable of being studied, shared, and adapted elsewhere” (p. 2). These models of reform are: Pennsylvania Academic and Career/Technical Training (PACTT) Alliance; Peacekeeping Circles—expanding informal alternatives in Peoria, Illinois; Jefferson Parrish—dealing with racial disparities at the front door in Louisiana; and King County—uniting for youth in Washington.... Read More
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12 pages
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2010
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A Whirlwind of Activity at the Scioto Juvenile Correctional Facility Library
By Steinbower, Chuck.
American Library Association. Association of Specialized Cooperative Library Association (Chicago, IL).
A year in the life of a juvenile correctional facility library is recounted. Some of the highlights include visits or conference calls for young adult writers and performers such as Angela Johnson, Chris Crutcher, Patrick Jones, Nicole Bromley, Jaime Adoff, Erin Lynn, Annette Jefferson, and Anthony Gibbs.... Read More
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4 p.
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2010
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Juvenile Justice System: Get the Facts: Pre-Trial
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (Chicago, IL).
An overview of the pre-trial process for juveniles is provided. This brochure covers: what can happen to a juvenile awaiting trial; what diversion opportunities are available; what juvenile intake screening is; some detention alternatives; how pre-trial detention decisions are made; transferring a juvenile to an adult criminal court; what a presumptive transfer is; and what a discretionary transfer is.... Read More
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2 p.
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2010
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History of Juvenile Arrests and Vocational Career Outcomes for At-Risk Young Men
By Wiesner, Margit; Kim, Hyoun K.; Capaldi, Deborah M..
An examination of “the prospective effects of involvement with the criminal justice system (as indexed by official arrests) on the early adult work career outcomes of being unemployed and fired from work” is provided. Sections following an abstract are; theoretical perspectives and empirical findings; population profile; predicting the number of months unemployed; predicting the number of times being fired from a job; discussion. There is a direct relationship between juveniles being involved wi... Read More
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27 p.
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2010
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Hearing on: Keeping Youth Safe While in Custody—Sexual Assault in Adult and Juvenile Facilities
U.S. Congress. House of Representatives. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security (Washington, DC).
This website provides access to the video webcast and witness testimonies for the hearing “Keeping Youth Safe While in Custody.”... Read More
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1 p.
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2010
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Juveniles in Residential Placement, 1997-2008
By Sickmund, Melissa.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
People who work with juvenile offenders will find this document of interest, especially those individuals involved in residential placement. This overview presents results from the National Juvenile Justice Data Collection Program. During 2008 there were 263 juvenile offenders in residential placement per 100,000 juveniles incarcerated in the general population. California had 14,034 juveniles in placement—the most of any state.... Read More
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2 p.
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2010
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Girls' Delinquency
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Those people working with girls involved in the juvenile justice system need to be aware of the resources offered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). This agency has taken great strides in addressing the increasing delinquency of girls. OJJDP conducts research and provides programming, publications, training and technical assistance, and online resources.... Read More
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4 p.
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2010
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Reclaiming Futures
By Roman, John K.; Sundquist, Aaron; Butts, Jeffrey A.; Chalfin, Aaron.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Princeton, NJ).
Portland State University. Reclaiming Futures National Program Office (Portland, OR); Urban Institute (Washington, DC).
Individuals interested in developing a comprehensive substance abuse program for juvenile offenders should take the time to look at this evaluation. Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; the Reclaiming Futures Initiative; costs; benefits; changes in offending; economic impact; and conclusion. “The preponderance of the evidence suggests that the Reclaiming Futures initiative was most likely cost-effective” (p.35).... Read More
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38 p.
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2010
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Youth’s Needs and Services: Findings from the Survey of Youth in Residential Placement
By Sedlak, Andrea J.; McPherson, Karla S..
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
This bulletin should be interesting reading for people concerned with the needs and related services of confined juveniles. Observations are organized according to mental health, mental health services, substance abuse, substance abuse counseling, health care, healthcare services, education, education services, and females in custody.... Read More
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12 p.
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2010
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Positive Youth Justice: Framing Justice Interventions Using the Concepts of Positive Youth Development
By Butts, Jeffrey A.; Bazemore, Gordon; Meroe, Aundra Saa.
Coalition for Juvenile Justice (Washington, DC).
The use of positive youth development (PYD) to address anti-social behaviors of juveniles involved with the criminal justice system is explained. Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; what PYD is; theory into practice; theorizing a new practice paradigm; core assets and practice domains; and implementing positive youth justice. “The concepts and principles of positive youth development (PYD) offer valuable guidance for the design of interventions for youthful offenders” ... Read More
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39 p.
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2010
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Review of Effective Practice in Juvenile Justice
Noetic Solutions Pty Limited (Manuka, ACT).
Agencies in the process of developing new or reforming old juvenile justice systems should read this report. “This plan was developed through the identification of emerging trends, evaluating existing government legislation, policy and procedures, with the aim of reducing re-offending” (p.iii). Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; international juvenile justice systems; Australian juvenile justice systems; juvenile justice programs; indigenous issues; implementing effective... Read More
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80 p.
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2010
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A Multisite Description of Juvenile Drug Courts: Program Models and During-Program Outcomes
By Hiller, Matthew L.; Malluche, Daniel; Bryan, Valerie; DuPont, M. Louise; Martin, Barbara; Abensur, Rebecca; Leukefeld, Carl; Payne, Connie.
Individuals dealing with the development, implementation, and evaluation of juvenile drug courts (JDCs) will find this article interesting. This study is a synthesis of results culled from systematic process evaluations from three JDCs. Results are organized according to program design and structure, target population, therapeutic activities, available resources, initial and long-term goals, other program concerns, arrests, drug use, and retention. Each of the JDCs are “organized along a three-p... Read More
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24 p.
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2010
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Reforming the Juvenile Justice System to Improve Children’s Lives and Public Safety
U.S. Congress. House of Representatives. Committee on Education and Labor (Washington, DC).
People with interests regarding the juvenile justice system in the U.S. should go to this hearing’s website. The hearing “explore[d] how reforming the juvenile justice system can help increase public safety and protect children’s well-being … [as it is related to] the reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).” Access is provided to the archived webcast and transcripts of the opening statement and witness testimony.... Read More
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2 p.
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2009
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Evaluation of the NYC Justice Corps: Final Report of Year One of the NYC Justice Corps Program Implementation: Executive Summary
By Tapper, Donna; Zacharia, Joy; Bergman, Artis; Fields, Allison; Clarke, Ryan.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Prisoner Reentry Institute (New York, NY).
Metis Associates (New York, NY); Westat (Rockville, MD).
Those individuals involved with the juvenile justice reentry process should read this report. Results from an evaluation of the implementation phase of the NYC Justice Corps are presented. The NYC Justice Corps “aims to develop the capacity of neighborhoods to address the reintegration challenges of their young adults and to instill in those young adults a sense of civic responsibility and accountability to the communities to which they return” (cover sheet). This executive summary contains the ... Read More
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9 p.
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2009
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Peer Justice and Youth Empowerment: An Implementation Guide for Teen Court Programs
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
This guide is necessary “to equip juvenile justice agencies with baseline information that will aid them in developing, implementing, and enhancing teen court programs as a viable alternative for juvenile offenders in their communities” (p.x). Ten chapters comprise this publication: an overview of the teen court concept; organizing the community; legal issues for teen courts; developing a program purpose, goals, and objectives; determining a target population and designing a referral process; de... Read More
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1 p.
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2009
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Advances and Innovations Emerging from the Mental Health/Juvenile Justice Action Network: 2009 Update
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice (Delmar, NJ).
Key achievements of the National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice’s Mental Health/Juvenile Justice (MH/JJ) Action Network are highlighted. Sections of this publication are: introduction; the Strategic Innovation Groups (SIGs); law enforcement diversion—crisis intervention teams for youth (CIT-Y); probation-based diversion—the front-end diversion initiative (FEDI); school-based diversion; workforce development—the Mental Health Training Curriculum for Juvenile Justice (MHTC-JJ); Fami... Read More
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11 p.
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2009
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Evidence-Based Practice Recommendations for Juvenile Drug Courts
By Hills, Holly; Shufelt, Jennie L.; Cocozza, Joseph J..
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice (Delmar, NJ).
Guidance for the implementation of evidence-based practices in juvenile drug courts is provided. Recommendations are given for screening and assessment, treatment, and outcome monitoring.... Read More
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40 p.
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2009
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Supporting Youth in Transition to Adulthood: Lessons Learned from Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice
By Altschuler, David; Stangler, Gary; Berkley, Kent; Burton, Leonard; Pinheiro, Erika.
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
Georgetown University. Public Policy Institute. Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR) (Washington, DC); Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative (St. Louis, MO).
“This paper discusses the successes and challenges that juvenile justice and child welfare agencies face in preparing the youth they serve for a successful adulthood” (p.5). Sections of this publication include: introduction; the desired result—successful transition to adulthood by age 25; history of child welfare and juvenile justice systems; systems reform; agency culture and collaboration; managing multiple systems involvement; fundamentals of policy and practice; and conclusions and recommen... Read More
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58 p.
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2009
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Family Involvement in Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice System
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
Mental Health Association in Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, PA); Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers (N.P.).
This monograph’s purpose is to “identify and develop strategies and models that will support family involvement in the juvenile justice system in effective and measurable ways and that are rooted within balanced and restorative justice practice” (p.5). Sections compiling this publication include: introduction; a timeline of family involvement policy in Pennsylvania’s juvenile justice system; the focus group process and themes; access to effective early prevention and intervention; communicating... Read More
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28 p.
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2009
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Juvenile Justice at a Crossroads: The Future of Senate Bill 81 in California
By Dawood, Noor.
Prison Law Office (San Quentin, CA).
Results from a preliminary review of the implementation of "juvenile justice realignment" legislation, SB 81, are presented. Sections following executive summary include: the legislation; implementing SB 81; and recommendations. "Highlighted throughout this research [study] was the pressing need for improved statewide oversight for alignment" (p. ii).... Read More
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46 p.
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2009
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Breaking the Cycle of Abuse in Juvenile Facilities
By Krisberg, Barry.
National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) (Oakland, CA).
Results are analyzed from a study of sexually abused youth in juvenile facilities across the United States. Sections of this report include: official California data on violence and sexual assaults; California youth interview; sexual abuse in Texas juvenile facilities; abuse in Florida juvenile facilities; recommendations for reform; and concluding observations.... Read More
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8 p.
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2009
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Resilient Girls -- Factors That Protect Against Delinquency
By Hawkins, Stephanie R.; Graham, Phillip W.; Williams, Jason; Zahn, Margaret A..
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Girls Study Group (Washington, DC).
This "Bulletin examines a select number of factors that research suggests may 'protect' girls who are at risk for becoming delinquent" (p. 2) Sections contained in this publication include: background -- developing the study; the current study; findings according to protective factors and female delinquency, effects of protective factors on delinquent or criminal behavior, and how childhood risk factors and protective factors in adolescence interact to produce or prevent delinquent behavior; st... Read More
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14 p.
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2009
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Rebuilding the Infrastructure for At-Risk Youth
By Krisberg, Barry; Vuong, Linh.
National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) (Oakland, CA).
Changes in recent years that have negatively impacted at-risk youth and opportunities to rectify this situation are covered. Reduced support for at-risk youth over the past eight years are: a decrease in funding for after-school programming; reduction in funding by the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA); funding slashed for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne JAG); and inadequate proposals. Strategies for rebuilding the infrastructure for at-ri... Read More
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8 p.
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2009
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Neighborhood Effects on Crime and Youth Violence: The Role of Business Improvement Districts in Los Angeles
By MacDonald, John; Bluthenthal, Ricky N.; Golinelli, Daniela; Kofner, Aaron; Stokes, Robert J.; Sehgal, Amber; Fain, Terry.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Atlanta, GA).
RAND Corp. Safety and Justice Program (Santa Monica, CA).
This report "examines whether residing in neighborhoods exposed to BIDs [business improvement districts] reduces a youth's risk to neighborhood violence and improves the overall social environment of one's neighborhood compared to living in similarly situated neighborhoods not exposed to BIDs" ( (p. iii). In addition to a summary, this report has six chapters: introduction; budgetary and organizational characteristics of BIDs; observations of BIDs; family, individual, and community effects on y... Read More
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117 p.
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2009
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Juvenile Suicide in Confinement: A National Survey
By Hayes, Lindsay M..
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
National Center on Institutions and Alternatives (Alexandria, VA).
Information is presented about suicides committed by juveniles in correctional facilities. Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; data collection; findings regarding personal characteristics of the victim, suicide incident characteristics, and juvenile facility characteristics; special considerations regarding comprehensive suicide prevention programming, room confinement, and corrective action; and conclusion.... Read More
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55 p.
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2009
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Racial and Ethnic Disparity and Disproportionality in Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice: A Compendium
Georgetown University. Public Policy Institute. Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR) (Washington, DC); University of Chicago. Chapin Hall Center for Children (Chicago, IL).
Documents are provided from the symposium “The Overrepresentation of Children of Color in America’s Juvenile Justice System and Child Welfare Systems.” “The symposium was designed to illuminate the work of juvenile justice and child welfare systems in this area – and the degree to which the systems’ efforts are or are not integrated – and to focus on the ways in which the federal, state, and local government might support both systems in achieving better outcomes for children and promote policie... Read More
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79 p.
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2009
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Youth Violence Myths and Realities: A Tale of Three Cities: The Different Story of Delinquent Youth as Told by the Media and by Juvenile Justice System Professionals and the Youth Themselves
By Krisberg, Barry; Hartney, Christopher; Wolf, Angela; Silva, Fabiana.
Annie E. Casey Foundation (Baltimore, MD).
National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD).
The "intersection of media coverage of youth crime, public perception, public policy, and true trend and issues in youth crime" in Dallas, Washington, DC and San Mateo (CA) is examined (p. ii). Sections of this report after an executive summary include: introduction; project methods; the media's representation of youth and youth violence; the data -- trends in crime, arrests, and public attitudes; professional stakeholders and youth interviews; and summary of findings. The media often misuse cr... Read More
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60 p.
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2009
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A Question of Evidence: A Critique of Risk Assessment Models Used in the Justice System
By Baird, Christopher.
National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) (Oakland, CA).
Problems existing with the risk assessment of juveniles are examined. Topics covered include: model validity; measures of validity; reliability; measuring impact; terminology; and summary. "NCCD [National Council on Crime and Delinquency] supports standard case assessment and management models for both juvenile and adult offenders (JAIS and CAIS)" (p. 11).... Read More
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12 p.
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2009
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Best Practices in Juvenile Justice Reform
The Future of Children (Princeton, NJ).
The use of evidence-based practices in the reform of juvenile justice systems is explained. Topics discussed include: the case for evidence-based reform; why states do not implement evidence-based treatment programs; model programs; prevention programs; community-based interventions; institutional settings; and where to start.... Read More
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6 p.
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2009
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Reinvesting in New Jersey Youth: Building on Successful Juvenile Detention Reform
By Hanna, Alison; McGowan, Maria.
New Jersey Office of the Child Advocate (Trenton, NJ).
"This policy brief discusses the need for county and state leaders to capitalize on the success of detention center reforms that have resulted in fewer youth being confined in county detention centers" (p. 2). This report contains these sections: new alternatives to juvenile detention; declining numbers of NJ youth in detention; why detention reform is important; youth in detention have significant needs; from concept to action -- national examples of the ripple effect of detention reform; refo... Read More
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18 p.
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2009
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Using Media Advocacy to Promote Detention Reform: A Practice Guide to Juvenile Detention Reform
By Vetter, Stephanie.
Justice Policy Institute (Washington, DC); Annie E. Casey Foundation. Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) (Baltimore, MD).
“Written specifically for juvenile justice advocates and officials, this handbook provides step-by-step media approaches to promote the system reforms achieved through the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI)” (p. 2.). Sections contained in this manual are: introduction -- how to use this practice guide; the purpose of media advocacy; proactive media strategies -- how to promote detention reform; create a compelling message; preparing for an interview -- tricks of the trade; crisis ... Read More
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48 p.
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2009
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Final Report: Long-Term Consequences of Delinquency: Child Maltreatment and Crime in Early Adulthood
By Colman, Rebecca A.; Kim, Do Han; Mitchell-Herzfeld, Susan; Shady, Therese A..
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
New York State Office of Children and Family Services (Albany, NY).
The impact of delinquency on a youth's future commission of crime or child abuse is examined. This report includes these sections: executive summary; introduction; literature review; methods; analyses plan; key research findings for adult crime, adult arrest trajectories, adult perpetration of child maltreatment, adult perpetration trajectories, and early predictors; study limitations; practice recommendations; and recommendations for future research. "Race, offense history, childhood mistreatm... Read More
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128 p.
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2009
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Minority Youth in the Juvenile Justice System: Disproportionate Minority Contact
By Armour, Jeff; Hammond, Sarah.
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL); National Conference of State Legislatures (Denver, CO).
National Conference of State Legislatures. Criminal Justice Program (Denver, CO).
Issues related to the disproportionate representation of minorities in juvenile justice systems are addressed. This brief contains the following sections: introduction; explanations for disproportionate minority contact -- jurisdiction, law enforcement, punitive juvenile laws, and racial bias; issues and approaches for the federal level, Models for Change, Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI), Burns Institute, and recent activity; strategies to reduce disproportionate minority cont... Read More
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11 p.
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2009
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Now That You Are a Juvenile Probation or Detention Officer: Disciplinary Processes for Certified Officers
Texas Juvenile Probation Commission (Austin, TX).
The disciplinary hearing process for certified officers of the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission is explained. Topics discussed include: what the process entails; how the disciplinary process can affect a certified officer; both the Commission and the Juvenile Probation Department can both discipline a certified officer; the Commission can still pursue disciplinary action against a certified officer that resigns or is terminated; how disciplinary cases are processed; when one can expect to rec... Read More
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2 p.
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2009
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The Costs of Confinement: Why Good Juvenile Justice Policies Make Good Fiscal Sense
By Petteruti, Amanda; Walsh, Nastassia; Velazquez, Tracy.
Public Welfare Foundation (Washington, DC); Open Society Institute-New York (New York, NY).
Justice Policy Institute (Washington, DC).
“This policy brief details how states can see a net reduction in costs by moving expenditures away from large, congruent care facilities (often called “training schools”) for youth and investing in community-based alternatives” (p.1). Sections of this document include: introduction; juvenile justice definitions; current trend -- more youth are being caught up in the juvenile justice system; locking up youth can be costly for states; shifting the fiscal architecture of state juvenile justice syst... Read More
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24 p.
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2009
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Hearing on: H.R. 2289, the "Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act of 2009"
U.S. Congress. House of Representatives. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security (Washington, DC).
Access to information regarding the sentencing of juveniles to life without parole is available at this website. Hearing documentation, the video podcast, related news, and written testimony submitted to the the House Subcommittee are included.... Read More
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1 p.
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2009
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Examining At-Risk and Delinquent Girls in Illinois
By Bostwick, Lindsay; Ashley, Jessica.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC); Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission (Springfield, IL).
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (Chicago, IL).
An "overview on data available on individual, family, and school risk factors for girls in Illinois" is provided (p. i). Topics discussed following an executive summary include: girls at risk for delinquency; girls in the Illinois juvenile justice system; and gender-specific programming.... Read More
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87 p.
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2009
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Fifty State Survey of Vulnerable Persons Statutes
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
NIC/WUL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); American University. Washington College of Law (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This document provides information regarding enacting state, statute number, statute title, coverage, definitions and notes, penalties, and applicability to youth for criminal laws prohibiting the abuse of individuals by their caregivers.... Read More
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160 p.
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2009
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Collecting and Analyzing Data on Racial and Ethnic Disparities: The Peoria Pilot Project
By Bell, James; Ridolfi, Laura John; Brown, Lori.
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
Models for Change (Washington, DC)
W. Haywood Burns Institute (San Francisco, CA).
The ability of the Peoria County Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Project to utilize a "data template that enables local jurisdictions to strategically gather data to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in their juvenile justice systems" is examined (p. 3). This report is divided into five parts: overview; background of the pilot site; data collection and analysis capacity; data collection and analysis of template elements -- annual trend data for total court-age population and quarterl... Read More
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17 p.
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2009
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From Time Out to Hard Time: Young Children in the Adult Criminal Justice System
By Deitch, Michele; Barstow, Amanda; Lukens, Leslie; Reyna, Ryan.
University of Texas at Austin. Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs (Austin, TX).
“This report provides the first-ever comprehensive look at how the nation treats young children who commit serious crimes, analyzes the available data with regard to the transfer of young children to adult criminal court, documents the extremely harsh and tragic consequences that follow when young children go into the adult criminal justice system, examines international practices, and offers policy recommendations to address this situation” (p. xiii). Chapters in addition to an executive summar... Read More
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116 p.
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2009
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Juvenile Justice: Technical Assistance and Better Defined Evaluation Plans Will Help to Improve Girls' Delinquency Programs
By Larence, Eileen Regen.
U.S. Government Accountability Office (Washington, DC).
The efforts of the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) to determine the effectiveness of girls’ delinquency programs are evaluated. Topics discussed include: results in brief; background; OJJDP established the Girls Study Group to assess the effectiveness of girls’ delinquency programs; OJJDP efforts to assess program effectiveness were consistent with social science practices and standards, and OJJDP has taken action to enhance its communication about Study Group ... Read More
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27 p.
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2009
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Mental Health Symptoms of Incarcerated Juvenile Offenders: Change and Continuity During the First Three Months in a Secure Facility
By Shulman, Elizabeth; Goldweber, Asha; Cauffman, Elizabeth.
University of California, Irvine. Center for Evidence-Based Corrections (Irvine, CA).
The changes in juvenile offenders' mental health symptoms over the first 11 weeks of their incarceration and the relationship of these adjustments to violent behavior are examined. Sections of this Bulletin include: highlights; introduction; methodology using MAYSI-2 (Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument, Version 2); mental health at baseline; mental health symptoms over time -- alcohol/drug use, angry-irritable, depressed-anxious, somatic complaints, suicide ideation, and mental health sym... Read More
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10 p.
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2009
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Evaluation of the YouthBuild Youth Offender Grants
By Abrazaldo, Wally; Adefuin, Jo-Ann; Henderson-Frakes, Jennifer; Lea, Charles; Leufgen, Jill; Lewis-Charp, Heather; Soukamneuth, Sukey; Wiegand, Andrew.
U.S. Dept. of Labor. Employment and Training Administration. Office of Policy Development and Research (Washington, DC).
Social Policy Research Associates (Oakland, CA).
"This report summarizes findings from an implementation and outcomes evaluation of the YouthBuild Youth Offender grants" (p. ES-1). Twelve sections follow an executive summary: introduction; overview of YouthBuild grantees; recruitment, assessment, and enrollment; educational services; vocational training services; case management, retention, and follow-up services; youth leadership and community service; characteristics of and external factors affecting case study youth; case study outcomes --... Read More
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252 p.
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2009
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Children Exposed to Violence
National Council on Crime and Delinquency (San Francisco, CA).
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2009
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Smart Responses in Tough Times: Achieving Better Outcomes for People with Mental Illnesses Involved in the Criminal Justice System: BJA National Technical Assistance and Training Event, July 15-17, 2009
Council of State Governments. Justice Center (New York, NY).
This event focused on strategies for improving the way state and local agencies and community-based organizations deliver their services to mentally ill adults and juveniles involved with the criminal justice system. Access to various materials (i.e., videos, slide presentations, annotated agendas, photos, and handouts) from this meeting is available at this website.... Read More
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1 p.
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2009
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Views of Young People in Detention Centres, Queensland, 2009
Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG) (Brisbane, Queensland).
Results are presented from a survey capturing "the views and experiences of young people in Queensland's youth detention centres, providing a critical perspective on the effectiveness of the state's youth justice system and youth detention facilities" (p. viii). This report includes these sections: messages from the findings; introduction; background; research design; findings according to respondents' characteristics, intervention for young people at risk of detention, diverting young people f... Read More
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52 p.
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2009
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Incarcerated Youth at Extreme Risk of Sexual Abuse
Just Detention International (JDI) (San Francisco, CA).
The extreme risk incarcerated juveniles are exposed to is explained.... Read More
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2 p.
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2009
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Incident Report Form [and] Facility/Department Internal Investigation of Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation Allegation
Texas Juvenile Probation Commission (Austin, TX).
Forms for documenting an injury from an attack are provided. The incident report compiles information regarding: responding law enforcement agency; abuse, neglect, exploitation, or death; serious incidents (to be reported within 24 hours); location of incident; and alleged victim/juvenile information. The internal investigation form records: alleged victim(s); alleged perpetrator(s); person reported to; date of allegation reporting; date of internal investigation initiation and completion; inc... Read More
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2 p.
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2009
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Iatrogenic Effect of Juvenile Justice
By Gatti, Uberto; Tremblay, Richard E.; Vitaro, Frank.
The risk of being involved in a juvenile court intervention and the long-term effect of that intervention are examined. "The results show that youths who are poor, impulsive, poorly supervised by their parents, and exposed to deviant friends are more likely . . . to undergo intervention by the Juvenile Court, and that this intervention greatly increases the likelihood of involvement with the penal system in adulthood" (p. 991).... Read More
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8 p.
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2009
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Educational Aftercare & Reintegration Toolkit for Juvenile Justice Professionals: A Toolkit for Juvenile Justice Professionals in Pennsylvania
By Lowman, Jennifer; Mamas, Shari A..
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
Models for Change. Education Law Center - PA (Philadelphia, PA).
This toolkit is designed to “serve as a roadmap for identifying issues related to the education of delinquent youth during placement and when they are released and reintegrated into their communities” (p. 7). Nine sections are contained in this toolkit: introduction; pre-placement dispositional hearing; educational services in placement; release and reintegration into the community; enrollment, attendance, and truancy; special education and other in-school services; school discipline; where to g... Read More
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190 p.
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2009
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Adult Time for Adult Crimes: Life Without Parole for Juvenile Killers and Violent Teens
By Stimson, Charles D.; Grossman, Andrew M..
Heritage Foundation. Center for Legal and Judicial Studies (Washington, DC).
While "[l]ife without parole for the very worst juvenile offenders is reasonable, constitutional, and (appropriately) rare . . . its continued viability is at risk from misleading lobbying efforts in many states and court cases that seek to substitute international law for legislative judgments and constitutional text" (p. 4). This report explains how this is supposedly happening. Sections comprising this publication are: sentencing under siege; manufacturing statistics -- 19-year-old "juvenile... Read More
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90 p.
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2009
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Two Decades of JDAI: A Progress Report: From Demonstration Project to National Standards
By Mendel, Richard A..
Annie E. Casey Foundation (Baltimore, MD).
“This report documents JDAI’s [Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative’s] recent progress both in reforming juvenile detention practices nationwide and also in contributing to the larger movement for more comprehensive reforms in juvenile justice” (p.2). Sections contained in this report include: overview; juvenile detention reform—why it matters; what JDAI is and how it works; how wide the JDAI model is being replicated nationwide; what participating sites achieved through detention reform; ... Read More
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31 p.
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2009
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Out of Trouble: Reducing Child Imprisonment in England and Wales--Lessons from Abroad
By Solomon, Enver; Allen, Rob.
Prison Reform Trust (London, England); Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Trust (London, England); King's College London. International Centre for Prison Studies (London, England).
“The primary purpose of this report is to look at specific policy and practice examples from outside the UK and also examples of relevant recent wholesale youth justice reform that has successfully reduced the number of children incarcerated in a particular jurisdiction” (p. iv). These ten chapters are bookended by an introduction and conclusion: alternatives to custodial remand; dealing with non-compliance; measures for children under 15; alternatives for violent/serious persistent offenders; t... Read More
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63 p.
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2009
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Out of Trouble: Reducing Child Imprisonment in England and Wales--Lessons from Abroad
By Solomon, Enver; Allen, Rob.
Prison Reform Trust (London, England); Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Trust (London, England); King's College London. International Centre for Prison Studies (London, England).
“The primary purpose of this report is to look at specific policy and practice examples from outside the UK and also examples of relevant recent wholesale youth justice reform that has successfully reduced the number of children incarcerated in a particular jurisdiction” (p. iv). These ten chapters are bookended by an introduction and conclusion: alternatives to custodial remand; dealing with non-compliance; measures for children under 15; alternatives for violent/serious persistent offenders; t... Read More
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63 p.
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2009
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Moving Away From Hardware: The JDAI Standards on Fixed Restraint
By Burrell, Sue.
Annie E. Casey Foundation. Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI) (Baltimore, MD).
The need to prohibit the use of fixed restraints on juveniles is explained. Sections of this report include: introduction; prevalence of fixed restraint use (40% of responding agencies do not use them); harm associated with used or fixed restraint; legal standards; professional standards; on the ground observations; rationales for use—perception that these devices are necessary equipment, to prevent injury to staff or youth, mental health rationale, and for punishment; how to move away from usin... Read More
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16 p.
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2009
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The Specific Deterrent Effect of Custodial Penalties on Juvenile Reoffending
By Weatherburn, Don; Vignaendra, Sumitra; McGrath, Andrew.
Australian Institute of Criminology (Canberra, ACT); Criminal Research Council (.
The impact of custodial sentences on juvenile reconviction rates is examined. Sections of this report include: executive summary; introduction; deterrence theory; the evidence on special deterrence; the present study; survey procedure; response rate and subject attrition; variables; analysis; results; and conclusion.”The results of this study suggest that, other things being equal, juvenile given custodial orders are no less likely to reoffend than juveniles given-non-custodial orders.
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14 p.
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2009
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Strengthening Indian Country Through Tribal Youth Programs
By Pearson, Sarah S..
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) (Washington, DC).
The success of five tribal community TYPs (Tribal Youth Programs) with “improving the lives of at-risk youth and strengthening families in tribal communities” is examined (p. 2). Sections of this report include: introduction; case studies; youth views regarding TYPs; themes of success—building capacity, expanding services, and coordinating resources through partnerships, funding and sustainability, and restoring Native identity by honoring culture and traditions; recommendations; and conclusion.... Read More
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21 p.
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2009
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Intrafamilial Adolescent Sex Offenders: Psychological Profile and Treatment
By Grant, J; Indermaur, D; Thornton, J; Stevens, G; Chamarette, C; Halse, A.
Australian Institute of Criminology (Canberra, ACT).
“The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of what is known about intrafamilial adolescent sex offenders (IASOs),” such as 40-90% of sexual abuse against children is caused by other children (p. 1). Sections of this document cover: a profile of intrafamilial adolescent sex offenders; the different groups (typologies) of IASOs; treatment of adolescent sex offenders; and conclusions and policy issues.... Read More
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5 p.
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2009
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Delays in Youth Justice: Research Report Submitted to the National Institute of Justice
By Butts, Jeffrey A.; Cusick, Gretchen Ruth; Adams, Benjamin.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
“This report summarizes the findings of a large-scale research project on processing delays in youth justice systems across the United States” (p. ii). Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; history of court delay; causes and effects of delayed justice; controlling court delay; controlling juvenile court delay; recent trends in delinquency case processing time; delay reduction efforts in three juvenile courts; and conclusion.... Read More
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87 p.
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2009
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Children's Exposure to Violence: A Comprehensive National Survey
By Finkelhor, David; Turner, Heather; Ormrod, Richard; Hamby, Sherry; Kracke, Kristen.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
The exposure of children ages 17 and younger to violence is examined. This bulletin contains the following sections: introduction; OJJDP message; background—the problem of violence against children and prior attempts at comprehensive measurements; history of the current study; highlights of survey results—physical assault, bullying, sexual victimization, child maltreatment, witnessing and indirect exposure to violence, and multiple and cumulative victimization; developmental patterns in exposure... Read More
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12 p.
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2009
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The Effect of Criminal Justice Involvement in the Transition to Adulthood
By Apel, Robert; Sweeten, Gary.
National Instate of Justice (Washington, DC).
This paper looks at “whether the relationship between criminal justice involvement and low status attainment signifies a causal effect or a selective artifact” with a young person reaching adulthood (p. vii). Chapters following and executive summary include: introduction; data and methodology; impact of first-time incarceration on status attainment; impact of first-time conviction on status attainment; and conclusion and recommendations. Tables are also providing statistics regarding impact of f... Read More
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129 p.
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2009
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Delays in Youth Justice
By Butts, Jeffrey A.; Cusick, Gretchen Ruth; Adams, Benjamin.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
“This report summarizes the findings of a large-scale research project on processing delays in youth justice systems across the United States” (p. ii). Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; the history of court delay; the causes and effects of delayed justice; controlling court delay—legal, professional, and managerial efforts; controlling juvenile court delay—constitutional provisions, limiting due process for juveniles, and legislation and rules in the juvenile court; ... Read More
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87 p.
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2009
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Hidden Injustice: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth in Juvenile Courts
By Majd, Katayoon; Marksamer, Jody; Reyes, Carolyn.
Legal Services for Children (LSC) (San Francisco, CA); National Juvenile Defender Center (NJDC) (Washington, DC); National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) (San Francisco, CA).
This document “represents the first effort to examine the experiences of LGBT [Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender ] youth in juvenile courts across the country” (p. 1). Ten chapters follow and executive summary: barriers to fair and effective juvenile justice systems; professionals’ responsibility to treat youth in juvenile courts fairly; common misconceptions and biases about LGBT youth in the juvenile justice system; attempts to change, control, or punish LGBT adolescent sexual orientatio... Read More
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165 p.
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2009
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NJCSA Certification
National Juvenile Court Services Association (NJCSA) (N.P.).
Information is provided at this website about the National Juvenile Court Services Association (NJCSA) and its services. Points of entry include: open Professional Juvenile Justice Administrator (PJJA) and Professional Juvenile Justice Manager (PJJM) courses; past PJJA courses; instructor support area; PJJA frequently asked questions (FAQs); and additional information about NJCSA.... Read More
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3 p.
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2009
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Juveniles Who Commit Sex Offenses Against Minors
By Finkelhor, David; Ormrod, Richard; Chaffin, Mark.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Characteristics of juveniles that are responsible for sex offenses perpetrated against other minors are reported. Sections of this bulletin are: background; the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS); juvenile and adult sex offenders known to police; using NIBRS data to investigate juvenile sex offenders; younger juvenile sex offenders; female juvenile sex offenders; reporting juvenile sex offenses; and implications. Over one-third (35.6%) of known sex offenders are juveniles who tend ... Read More
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11 p.
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2009
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National Partnership for Juvenile Services
National Partnership for Juvenile Services (NPJS) (Lexington, KY).
Information provided by the National Partnership for Juvenile Services (NPJS) can be found at this website. “NPJS, founded in 2004, is a union of five organizations, each serving different disciplines of the juvenile justice continuum. The goal of the partnership is to allow the organizations to focus on their respective missions and disciplines while minimizing duplication, maximizing limited resources, and ensuring sustainability.”
This website also hosts the websites of the partnering orga... Read More
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3 p.
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2009
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Poly-Victimization Among Girls in the Juvenile Justice System: Manifestations & Associations to Delinquency
By DeHart, Dana D..
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
University of South Carolina. Center for Child and Family Studies (Columbia, SC).
The poli-victimization, the simultaneous experience of several different types of victimization in separate incidents, of juvenile girls is examined. Results are presented for: participants; girls’ experiences of victimization and adversity; girls’ crime and delinquency; and association of victimization and adversity to crime and delinquency. “Of the five major categories of victimization [caregiver, gang, dating, sexual, and witnessing], witnessing violence demonstrated the most consistent asso... Read More
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52 p.
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2009
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A Need for Correction: Reforming New York's Juvenile Justice System
By White, Andrew, ed.; Hemphill, Clara, ed.; Hurley, Kendra, ed..
Center for New York City Affairs (New York, NY); Center for an Urban Future (New York, NY).
This publication provides some insight into the need for reform in New York’s juvenile justice system. Contents include: Recommendations and Solutions; Where the Sick Get Sicker; Private Institutions, Public Costs; Admissions of Juvenile Delinquents and Juvenile Offenders to Institutions, 1998-2009; How New York’s Juvenile Justice System Works; Homes for Teens, Not Lock-Ups; Keeping It in the Family; On the Same Page—A Family Focused Approach; What the Alternatives Are; Snapshot of Juvenile Just... Read More
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24 p.
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2009
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Charting a New Course: A Blueprint for Transforming Juvenile Justice in New York State
New York. Governor's Task Force on Transforming Juvenile Justice (Albany, NY); Vera Institute of Justice (New York, NY).
Strategies are explained that will change the juvenile justice system of New York from a “punitive approach toward a rehabilitative, treatment-focused model of care that promotes public safety, holds youth accountable for their actions, and produces positive outcomes for young people and their families.” Chapters following an executive summary are: the fundamentals of reform; keeping more kids at home—a shift to community-based services; rethinking institutional placement; ensuring successful re... Read More
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104 p.
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2009
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Evaluation of the Individual Process Ward for Juvenile Offenders Who Are Not Suitable for Group Treatment: Summary
By Veldt, M.C.A.E. van der; Campbell, E.E..
Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek- en Documentatiecentrum (WODC) (The Hague, Netherlands); PI Research (Amsterdam, Netherlands).
“The aim of the investigation is to acquire knowledge of the possible effects of the ITA [Individuele Trajectafdelinfg or Individual Process Ward] for juveniles in respect of whom a group approach within regular treatment wards has proved unsuitable” (p.1). Sections of this summary are: background of the investigation; aim of the investigation and formulation of the issues involved; structure of the investigation and working method; findings according to the ITA in theory (i.e., intended approac... Read More
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8 p.
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2009
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Juvenile Justice: DOJ Is Enhancing Information on Effective Programs, but Could Better Assess the Utility of This Information
U.S. Government Accountability Offfice (Washington, DC).
The effectiveness of juvenile reentry and substance abuse programs funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and the agency’s ability to provide information about said programs is evaluated. Contents of this report include: scope and methodology; background; experts cite evidence from available research indicating that cognitive behavioral therapy and family therapy programs are effective and cost beneficial when addressing reentry and substance abuse issues; OJ... Read More
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66 p.
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2009
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Back on Track: Supporting Youth Reentry from Out-of-Home Placement to the Community
By Nellis, Ashley; Wayman, Richard Hooks; Schirmer, Sarah.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Youth Reentry Task Force (Washington, DC); National Alliance to End Homelessness (Washington, DC); The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC).
“Public safety is compromised when youth leaving out-of-home placements are not afforded necessary supportive services upon reentering their communities and are therefore at great risk to recidivate into criminal behavior” (p. 5). This report provides guidance and recommendations for achieving successful reentry services and programs. Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; characteristics of reentry youth; collateral consequences associated with out-of-home placement; essenti... Read More
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48 p.
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2009
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The Keeper and the Kept: Reflections on Local Obstacles to Disparities Reduction in Juvenile Justice Systems and a Path to Change
By Bell, James; Ridolfi, Laura John; Lacey, Clinton; Finley, Michael.
W. Haywood Burns Institute (BI) (San Francisco, CA).
Problems with reducing disproportionate minority confinement (DMC) in local juvenile justice systems are described along with strategies for addressing minority and ethnic disparities. Topics discussed include: piercing the facade of intractability—a systemic lack of accountability; the long journey to equity—negotiating race and ethnicity and the myth of detention as “service”; and an intentional approach of 13 key elements for reducing disparities.... Read More
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29 p.
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2009
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Second Chance Act of 2007
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Justice Programs (Washington, DC).
Information regarding this Act and grants associated with it is provided at this website. "There are currently more than 2 million people serving sentences in federal and state prisons, and 10-12 million people cycling through local jails every year. Ninety-five percent of all prisoners incarcerated today will eventually be released into our communities, and it is important that we provide them with the resources necessary to not be one of the 66 percent of people whom are rearrested within thre... Read More
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3 p.
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2009
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Juvenile Arrests 2008
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (Washington, DC).
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2009
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Juveniles Who Commit Sex Offenses Against Minors
By Finkelhor, David; Ormrod, Richard; Chaffin, Mark.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
“Although those who commit sex offenses against minors are often described as “pedophiles” or “predators” and thought of as adults, it is important to understand that a substantial portion of these offenses are committed by other minors who do not fit the image of such terms” (p. 1). This publication provides detailed information for this little known population of juvenile offenders. Sections of this bulletin include: juvenile and known sex offenders known to police; characteristics of juvenile... Read More
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12 pages
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2009
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Defining and Measuring Recidivism
By Harris, Phil; Lockwood, Brian; Mengers, Liz.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Council of Juvenile Correctional Administrators (CJCA) (Braintree, MA).
Problems with and solutions for the use of recidivism data for juveniles are discussed. In particular, the need for standardization of recidivism measures is explained for “comparisons of program and system outcomes must begin with a common understanding of what is being measured” (p. 6). Sections of this paper include: introduction; the need for standardization; current practices; conclusions and observations; recommendations for standardization; use of recidivism measures; and conclusion. It i... Read More
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46 pages
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2009
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Fifty State Survey of Juvenile Sex Offender Registration Requirements
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
NIC/WCL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); American University. Washington College of Law (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
State requirements for the registration of juvenile sex offenders are compiled and presented. Responses (if given) are reported for: registrable offenses; information maintained in sex offender registry; statutory basis for juvenile sex offender registration; duration of registration; community notification and website; and limitations on residency or employment.... Read More
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254 pages
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2009
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Washington's Education Advocate Program Manual
By Scuttle, Kristin; Make, Michelle EM..
U.S. Dept. of Education (Washington, DC).
Olympic Educational Service District 114 Student Services Center (Remigration, WA); Make Associates (Port Angeles, WA); Washington. Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (Olympia, WA).
This guide is for those people “who plan to, or are implementing a re-entry, case management model to assist incarcerated youth to successfully re-entry into the community from secure facilities. The manual covers the theoretical framework for the education advocate model and outlines research for effective re-entry programming … [and] provides details of program services and tools needed for program implementation” (p. Intro-1). Seven sections follow and introduction: program history; juvenile ... Read More
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113 pages
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2009
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America's Invisible Children: Latino Youth and the Failure of Justice
By Arya, Neelum; Villarruel, Francisco; Villanueva, Caasandra; Augarten, Ian.
Campaign for Youth Justice (CFYJ) (Washington, DC); National Council of La Raza (NCLR) (Washington, DC).
Issues related to the overrepresentation of incarcerated Latino youth are discussed in this policy brief. The following sections comprise this document: overview; disparities and structural racism; Latinos invisible in the black-white paradigm; demographics; immigrants, crime, and racial and ethnic profiling; immigration consequences of justice system involvement; gangs; Latino youth in the adult justice system; difficulties completing education; difficulties gaining employment; national arrest ... Read More
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95 pages
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2009
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Predicting Juvenile Recidivism Using the San Diego Regional Resiliency Check-Up
By Pearl, Natalie; Ashcraft, Rindee G.P.; Geis, Kari A..
This article is for those people who are looking for an instrument that can predict juvenile recidivism or who are interested in juvenile assessment. Results from an evaluation of SDRRC (created by Brad Bogue and his team) shows that it is “a validated risk/need assessment tool grounded in empirical research” (p.48).... Read More
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4 p.
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2009
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Merging Juvenile Justice and Sustainability in California
By Bloede, Carolyn.
Information is provided about the greening of the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) in San Leandro, California. Sections of this article are: designing a green justice facility—renewable energy, energy efficiency, water efficiency, and green cleaning; and other notable features. JJC has achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.... Read More
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3 p.
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2009
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Greening Juvenile Justice
By Kravitz, Robert.
corrections.com (Quincy, MA).
The strength of this article is in its discussion of an often forgotten part of greening a facility—the use of environmentally safe cleaning products and practices. The Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center in San Leandro, California is the green facility that has achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.... Read More
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3 p.
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2009
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The School-to-Prison Pipeline…and Back: Obstacles and Remedies for the Re-Enrollment of Adjudicated Youth
By Feierman, Jessica; Levick, Marsha; Mody, Ami.
“In this article, [the authors] consider the disturbing reluctance of schools to allow delinquent youth to continue their education and the high dropout rates for youth returning from juvenile justice placements” (p.1116). Sections comprising this article are an introduction; the problem of school exclusion and high drop-out rates; due process rights of students returning to school; policy recommendations to help youth return to school, amending the No Child Left Behind Act, and instituting stat... Read More
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15 p.
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2009
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Getting the Facts Straight about Girls in the Juvenile Justice System
NCCD Center for Girls and Young Women (Oakland, CA); National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) (Oakland, CA).
“Straightforward facts are [provided that are] critical to establishing policies and practices that will lead to the equitable treatment of girls and young women” (p. 1). Topics addressed include: the fastest growing juvenile justice population are girls; girls enter the system sooner than boys; offense type and severity; race and ethnicity; sexual orientation; abuse and victimization; emotional and mental health; and family issues.... Read More
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10 pages
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2009
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Past, Present, and Future of Juvenile Justice: Assessing the Policy Options (APO): Final Report
By Willison, Janeen Buck; Mears, Daniel P.; Shollenberger, Tracey; Owens, Colleen; Butts, Jeffrey A..
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
Urban Institute (Washington, DC).
This study aims to “provide policymakers, administrators, and practitioners with actionable information about how to improve the operations and effectiveness of the juvenile justice system, and to examine the role practitioners could play in constructing sound juvenile justice policy” ( p. 1). Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; study design and methods; survey findings regarding sample description, practitioner views of juvenile justice needs and priorities, practitio... Read More
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139 pages
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2009
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Strength-Based Practices and Youth Competency Assessment Training and Research Project: Alaska Division of Juvenile Justice Youth Facilities, 2008-2009: Final Report
By Mackin, Juliette R.; Linhares, Robert D.; Weller, Judy M..
NPC Research (Portland, OR).
“The Alaska Division of Juvenile Justice has undertaken a ground-breaking effort, to implement strength-based philosophy and practices within its juvenile correctional facilities (detention and treatment units) across the state” (p. iii). This report documents organizational changes due to staff training and implementation of strengths-based practices. Sections following an executive summary include: project overview; summary of strengths (i.e., division leadership buy-in and support, supportive... Read More
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85 pages
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2009
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Crossover Youth: What Do We Know?
By Herz, Denise C..
Georgetown University. Center for Juvenile Justice Reform. Policy Forum on Crossover Issues Washington, DC).
This presentation provides excellent information about crossover youth. Crossover youth are “any youth who has a history of maltreatment (abuse/neglect) and is involved in the juvenile justice system” (p. 5). Topics discussed include: the established link between maltreatment and delinquency; definition and prevalence of crossover youth; key characteristics of crossover youth; juvenile justice processing of crossover youth—pre-adjudication, court processing, and reentry from correctional placeme... Read More
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30 pages
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2009
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Treatment of Impulsive Aggression in Correctional Settings
By Shelton, Deborah; Sampl, Susan; Kesten, Karen L.; Zhang, Wanli; Trestman, Robert L..
“This article reports the implementation of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy-Corrections Modified (DBT-CM) for difficult to manage, impulsive and/or aggressive correctional populations … The study supports the value of DBT-CM for management of aggressive behaviors in prison settings” (p. 787). ... Read More
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14 pages
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2009
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Caging Children in Crisis
Colorado Juvenile Defender Coalition (Denver, CO).
Those people who want an overview of the issues surrounding the housing of juveniles in an adult jail should read this publication. It discusses: the consequences of being tired in an adult court (direct filed cases) and the nonexistent standards covering the prosecutor’s decision to move the child to an adult facility; facilities and staff unprepared for a juvenile population; experiences of juveniles in an adult jail such as little to do along with little recreation; juvenile females in adult ... Read More
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8 pages
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2009
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Reducing Disproportionate Minority Contact: Preparation at the Local Level
By Soler, Mark; Garry, Lisa M..
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
This bulletin provides information that will useful for you if you are trying to create a strategy for reducing disproportionate minority contact (DMC) of youth in your local jurisdiction. It covers: the importance of preparation; talking about DMC; crime, race, and youth in the media; public attitudes about crime, race, and youth; taking public attitudes into account—suggestions for local DMC efforts; funding sources for local DMC efforts; the minimum core steps to prepare for DMC-reduction eff... Read More
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12 pages
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2009
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Essential Skills for Working with LGBTQ Youth in Out-of-Home Care: Handout Materials
New York State Office of Children and Family Services (Rensselaer, NY); PDP Distance Learning Project (Albany, NY).
This handout material is comprised mostly of the “Promoting a Safe and Respectful Environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Children and Youth in Out-of-Home Placement” Informational Letter (INF). “The purpose of this Informational Letter (INF) is to reinforce the commitment of the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to promoting a safe and respectful environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in out-of-home placement. ... Read More
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6 pages
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2006
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LGBT Youth in Detention: Myth and Reality
Correctional Association of New York. New York Juvenile Justice Coalition (New York, NY).
Ten myths regarding justice-involved lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth are addressed. The myths discussed are: adolescents are too youth to be aware of their sexual identity; LGBT youth are manipulative; LGBT youth should be less open about their sexuality in order not to get picked on; kids get picked on, so being LGBT should be no different; LGBT youth never complain so all must be OK; for their safety, LGBT youth should be separated from the general population; the only way... Read More
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3 pages
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2006
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Best Practice Principles: Gay and Lesbian Youth in Care
By Ragg, D. Mark; Patrick, Dennis.
Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) (Washington, DC).
“For adolescents, developing and integrating their identity can be difficult. For gay and lesbian youth, this task is greatly complicated because they must integrate an identity that diverges from mainstream society … Gay and lesbian youth need help resolving adolescent identity crises” (p. 1). This article provides guidance for out-of-home care professionals in supporting gay and lesbian youth as they figure out who they are going to be. Best practices tend to cluster around three areas: vulne... Read More
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4 pages
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2006
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The Legal Rights of Young People in State Custody: What Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Professionals Need to Know When Working with LGBT Youth
By Estrada, Rudy; Marksamer, Jody.
National Center for Lesbian Rights (San Francisco, CA); Lambda Legal (New York, NY).
The legal rights of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) youth are discussed through the use of scenarios that show professionals in child welfare and juvenile justice what they may experience working with this population. This paper is divided into four parts: the Constitutional right to safety-- in foster care and juvenile detention and correctional facilities; other constitutional rights—the right to equal protection, and First Amendment rights; state non-discrimination laws; and co... Read More
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17 pages
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2006
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Juvenile Female Offenders: How Do You Meet Their Needs In Your Juvenile Justice Setting? [Participant's Manual]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Meeting the needs of juvenile female offenders is discussed during this 1.5-hour training session. Topics covered include: introduction to the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) collaboration; current perspective -- research into juvenile female offender practice; current research -- a look at the work of OJJDPs Girls Study Group; NICs approach to address the issue; curriculum excerpt from NIC/OJJDPs Meeting the Needs of Juv... Read More
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2006
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Recognizing and Addressing Sexual Abuse, Assault Prevention and Intervention Issues In Your Juvenile Justice Setting: A Companion Workshop to the Overview of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) [Participant's Manual]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This Overview Workshop covers PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) in juvenile justice settings. Participants will be able to: recognize signs and symptoms of potential sexual abuse and assault in juveniles under their care; articulate the "dos" and "don'ts" related to working with juvenile victims of sexual abuse and assault; and analyze a scenario and decide upon an effective and appropriate course of action related to recognizing and addressing sexual abuse, assault, prevention, and interventi... Read More
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56 p.
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2006
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Preventing Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth in Custody [Satellite/Internet Broadcast]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Incidents of sexual abuse of juveniles in custody are reported at a rate 10 times higher than the rate in adult corrections. This 3-hour program, originally broadcast June 28, 2006, addresses this serious issue and introduces administrators, managers, advocates, and practitioners working with juvenile offenders to the requirements of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. At the end of this broadcast, participants will have a strong grasp of: requirements of the Prison Rape Elimination ... Read More
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2 DVDs (162 min.)
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2006
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50 State Survey of Sexual Offenses Against Children (Statutory Rape)
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
NIC/WCL Project on Addressing Prison Rape (Washington, DC); American University. Washington College of Law (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The responses from a survey about laws concerning the statutory rape of children are presented. Offense type, description, and penalty are noted.... Read More
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160 p.
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2006
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Training Programs for Juvenile Corrections Professionals: Overview of FY2007 Training Programs [for] June 1, 2006 - May 31, 2007
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC);
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Training programs, satellite/Internet broadcasts, and e-learning are described. Information regarding training programs, information services, technical assistance, the NIC On-Line, and application procedures is also provided, along with application forms.... Read More
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30 p.
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2006
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Keeping Our Kids Safe: The Prison Rape Elimination Act and Juvenile Justice: A Guide for Juvenile Justice Administrators
The Moss Group, Inc. (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This program provides an introduction to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) for those individuals who work with youth in the juvenile justice system. The video covers locations of assault, consequences, approaches, statistics, prevention and reduction, youth issues, prosecution, outcomes, and action points.
The companion CD includes: letter from the Director of the National Institute of Corrections (NIC); facilitator’s guide for “Keeping Our Kids Safe”; “Keeping Our Kids Safe” video; and ... Read More
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1 DVD (23 min.) + 1 CD
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2005
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Summary Report: Regional Workshops
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); The Moss Group, Inc. (Washington, DC).
Feedback from four executive level regional workshops regarding the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is reported. Extended responses from groups of executive-level administrators and policy makers representing community corrections, prisons, jails, and juvenile justice follow an executive summary. Comments are organized according to the four roundtable groups mentioned above on following themes: critical issues currently faced in the successful implementation of PREA; barriers and obstacles w... Read More
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27 p.
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2005
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Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Summary of Responses from Juvenile Focus Group on Staff Sexual Misconduct and Youth on Youth Sexual Assault
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The Moss Group, Inc. (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Responses to thirteen questions regarding curriculum related to staff sexual misconduct with youth and youth on youth sexual assault are provided. "The objectives of the focus groups included: (1) to gather data that will inform NIC [National Institute of Corrections] in how to best develop a juvenile oriented curriculum on staff sexual misconduct; (2) to gather data that will guide NIC in identifying the major staff sexual misconduct related issues in juvenile corrections, including what stakeh... Read More
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24 p.
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2005
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Addressing Staff Sexual Misconduct with Youth
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); Washington College of Law (Washington, DC).
Materials used during this training program addressing staff sexual misconduct with youth are available at this website. Participants of this course will be able to: define and understand the scope and impact of PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) in juvenile settings; understand the links between law and policy in eradicating the sexual abuse of juveniles under correctional supervision; understand the significance and impact of organizational and institutional culture on eliminating sexual viol... Read More
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2 p.
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2005
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Meeting the Needs of Female Juvenile Offenders [Lesson Plan and Participant's Manual]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
This 38-hour course is designed to help juvenile justice agencies evaluate and respond to the needs of juvenile female offenders in their specific service delivery areas. It outlines a framework for translating expressed needs and profiles into appropriate programs and services. Eight sections comprise this manual: - Introduction;
- Defining the context of juvenile female offender issues within the juvenile justice system;
- Defining the context of juvenile female issues within your juven... Read More
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2004
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Training Programs for Juvenile Corrections Professionals, June 1, 2004 - May 31, 2005
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Describes the training programs and technical assistance available from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Academy Division through an interagency partnership with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Includes application instructions and forms. ... Read More
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2003
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Effective Retraining: Fun, Focused, Fresh! [Participant's Manual]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
The need for and process of retraining in an organization are discussed during this 3-hour workshop. Topics covered include: what does retraining look like in your organization?; benefits of refresher/in-service training; philosophy of adult education and its application to retraining; addressing four basic questions adults bring to training; and development of individual commitment statements. ... Read More
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29 p.
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2002
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Managing Sex Offenders in the Community: A Handbook to Guide Policymakers and Practitioners Through a Planning and Implementation Process
By Carter, Madeline M.; Morris, Laura.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Justice Programs (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); State Justice Institute (Alexa.
Center for Sex Offender Management (Silver Spring, MD).
A handbook designed to assist policymakers and practitioners in the process of assessing and strengthening sex offender management for adults and juveniles is provided. Four sections comprise this manual: an introduction to this handbook and to sex offender management; the framework of the planning and implementation process; an overview of the steps in the planning and implementation process; and conclusion -- an ongoing process of collecting and analyzing information. Teamwork activities and ... Read More
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96 p.
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2001
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Juvenile Sex Offender Assessment Protocol [J-SOAP]
By Prentky, Robert; Righthand, Sue.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Justice Programs (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); State Justice Institute (Alexa.
Center for Sex Offender Management (Silver Spring, MD).
A checklist "to aid in the systematic review of risk factors" for 12-18 year old boys is presented (p. iv). The manual for this experimental scale contains sections on: the development and validation of J-SOAP; references; frequently asked questions; scoring guidelines; scoring instructions for Scale I (sexual drive/preoccupation), Scale II (impulsive/antisocial behavior), Scale III (intervention), and Scale IV (community stability/adjustment); and J-SOAP scoring and summary forms.... Read More
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44 p.
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2000
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Training Services for Juvenile Corrections and Detention Practitioners
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Training programs, videoconferences, distance learning, the Regionalization program, and technical assistance available from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Academy through an interagency agreement with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) are described. In addition, general information, application procedures, and forms are provided. ... Read More
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21 p.
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2000
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Perspectives from the Field on the Interstate Compact on Juveniles: Findings from a National Survey
By Linke, Larry; Krauth, Barbara.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
Established in 1955, the Interstate Compact on Juveniles (ICJ) was created in order to "manage the interstate movement of adjudicated youth, the return of non-adjudicated runaway youth, and the return of youth to states where they were charged with delinquent acts (p. 1)." General observations, Compact activity and administration, Compact performance, problem areas, and recommendations from the field are presented. An estimated 15,000 active cases were being managed by the ICJ at mid-year 1999, ... Read More
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47 p.
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1999
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The Courage to Change: A Guide for Communities to Create Integrated Services for People with Co-Occurring Disorders in the Justice System
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (Rockville, MD); U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Center for Mental Health Services (Washington, DC).
National GAINS Center (Delmar, NY); Open Society Institute-New York. Center on Crime, Communities, and Culture (New York, NY).
Written to provide a view of successful principles, this guide offers information on how to develop, implement, finance and sustain programs that integrate the mental health, substance abuse treatment and justice systems for adult and young offenders with co-occurring disorders. The document provides an overview of the emerging landscape and covers start-up and implementation of successful integrated collaborations, financing programs, and sustaining successful programs. Included are appendices ... Read More
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50 p.
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1994
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Competency Profile of Juvenile Probation Director
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
The juvenile probation director is responsible for juvenile probation operations within a local jurisdiction that provide a continuum of interventions for juvenile offenders and at-risk youth and their families, and that provide for public safety. Using a DACUM format, the duties and tasks of the juvenile probation director are listed.... Read More
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3 p.
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1994
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Competency Profile of State Director of Juvenile Correctional Services
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
The state director of juvenile correctional services is responsible for directing the implementation of the agency's mission and all aspects of state juvenile correctional services. This document, in the format of a DACUM profile, outlines the duties and related tasks of the state director of juvenile correctional services. It also summarizes the traits and attributes; education/experience; equipment; and knowledge and skills needed to enter this profession.... Read More
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4 p.
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1993
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Probation Case Classification and Workload Measures System for Indiana
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Indiana Judicial Center (Indianapolis, IN).
Sections one and two discuss the history of development and mission/purpose of the Indiana case management system. The next three sections address the implementation strategy for a probation department and use of case classification and workload measures. The last section contains case classification and workload measures forms, such as the adult risk assessment instrument, adult risk reassessment instrument, adult needs assessment instrument, and probation workload measures data collection inst... Read More
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47 p.
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