This hearing on the Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act (H.R. 1150) presents testimonies from individuals who administer the key federal programs that address problems of juvenile delinquency and runaway and homeless youth. As the committee looks toward reauthorizing the Juvenile Justice Act, it is suggested that the act needs a…

These proceedings, dealing with the impact of drugs on juvenile crime, include testimony from judicial and law enforcement personnel and directors of programs for delinquent rehabilitation and drug treatment. The scope of the drug/crime problem is defined and discussed in terms of early delinquent behavior and the role of the family. The impact of…

This report, one of two related volumes, is the work of an Illinois task force on school violence and vandalism. It contains detailed recommendations to local districts plus a list and a brief description of resources that they can use to plan programs for reducing school and community violence and vandalism. Specific recommendations discussed…

This document presents discussion on the Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act (H.R. 1150) and provides testimonies of experts with first-hand knowledge of quality delinquency and violence prevention programs. An opening statement from Representative Mike Castle (Delaware) related the problem of children who become involved in…