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In Perspective: An Overview of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
This brief document defines the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, describes how it works and why we need it, and examines its impact on the U.S. juvenile justice system.
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Programming for Older Youth in Juvenile Justice Facilities
This white paper focuses on programming for youth ages 17 and older residing in secure custody settings. The purpose is to provide the audience with program-related resources for working with these youth and introduce potential funding resources for age-appropriate…
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Beyond the Box: How to Uplift Emerging Leaders
This toolkit was authored by CCAS Consultant Kyla Woods, in collaboration with fellow members of the Youth Leaders in Action (YLA) Committee of Washington D.C.'s Juvenile Justice Advisory Group. We would like to extend a deep thank you to the YLA for allowing us to…
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Policies And Procedures Manual For Monitoring Compliance With Core Requirements Of The Formula Grants Program Authorized Under Title II, Part B, Of The JJDPA
The following message is sent on behalf of Ms. Chryl Jones, Acting Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP):Dear OJJDP Designated State Agency Director,I am writing in follow up to the letter I sent to you on November 3,…
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Adolescent Developmental Approach Hallmark 4: Confinement Only When Necessary for Public Safety Checklist
Goal of This Checklist
To help service providers determine whether they are on track with adopting each hallmark of the Developmental Approach, which strives to focus on helping youth avoid formal legal involvement unless necessary to ensure accountability or…
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Adolescent Developmental Approach Hallmark 3: Individualized Response Based on Assessment Needs and Risks Checklist
Goal of This Checklist
To help service providers determine whether they are on track with adopting each hallmark of the Developmental Approach, which strives to focus on helping youth avoid formal legal involvement unless necessary to ensure accountability or…
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Adolescent Developmental Approach Hallmark 1: Accountability Without Criminalization Checklist
Goal of This Checklist
To help service providers determine whether they are on track with adopting each hallmark of the Developmental Approach, which strives to focus on helping youth avoid formal legal involvement unless necessary to ensure accountability or…
