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Juvenile Delinquency
 Websites presented in alphabetical order ABA Juvenile Justice Committee 
 This American Bar Association (ABA) committee "is an active voice in promoting changes in the juvenile justice system." The site includes information on the application of the death penalty to juveniles, as well as links to related news and organizations. http://www.abanet.org/crimjust/juvjus/ Topics: Crime, Social Issues Last updated Mar 10, 2005 Building Blocks for Youth
Informative site on issues relating to juvenile crime and justice. Building Blocks for Youth is a group of children's advocates, law enforcement officials, and others dedicated to protecting and advocating for minority youths involved in the justice system. Topics covered include youths in the adult criminal justice system, race issues, "get tough" on juveniles legislation, juvenile courts, and the dangers of incarcerating juveniles with adult offenders. The Web site includes an online newsletter, reports, fact sheets, and news articles and links. http://www.buildingblocksforyouth.org/ Topics: Crime, Social Issues Last updated Apr 20, 2001 Disorderly Youth in Public Places
This 2006 report "provides a general discussion of the problem of disorderly youth in public places and reviews the factors that contribute to it. The guide also identifies questions to ask when dealing with a disorderly youth problem, proposes numerous responses to the problem, and identifies ways to measure the effectiveness of responses to the problem." Opens directly into a PDF document. From the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), U.S. Department of Justice. http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/files/ric/CDROMs/CampusSafety/Related/DisorderlyYouth.pdf Topics: Crime Last updated Jun 29, 2009 Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
This site supports national efforts to "prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization." It publicizes local programs that "develop and implement prevention and intervention programs and improve the juvenile justice system." Highlights include relevant statistics, funding opportunities, programs, publications, and events. Click on Resources for access to configurable lists of state, national, and international agencies and resources. Searchable. http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org/ Topics: Crime, Social Issues Last updated Mar 6, 2004 Youth Violence: A Report of the Surgeon General
Full-text report from David Satcher, Surgeon General of the United States. A scholarly look at the development, risks, prevention, and future outlook of this important issue. http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/youthviolence/report.html Topics: Crime, Literature & Books, Social Issues Last updated Mar 19, 2001 |
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