This publication examines the connection between structured decision-making instruments and the characteristics of best practices in treatment programs for juvenile offenders. This bulletin introduces a prototype instrument, the Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol (SPEP), which itemizes…
Intended to be used in conjunction with the Juvenile Offenders: A Training Curriculum Guide – Volume One, this volume is comprised of three sections: Introduction and Background, Preferred Practices in Graduated Sanctions, and Program Development…
The Monograph describes lessons learned from the Juvenile Sanctions Center’s initial months of implementation and operation. It details the approach and offers guidelines and recommendations to the field of juvenile justice for jurisdictions considering replication…
Presents information on state statutes and/or court rules that permit or require abuse/neglect/dependency hearings to be open to the general public. Download Publication
This report briefly discusses state provisions for the parental obligation of monetary support for institutionalized delinquent children. All states currently have statutes that make it either discretionary or mandatory for the court to require a…
Ohio historically has led the way in integrating leadership and coordination of health, education, and social services for children and families. Since the early 1990s, Family and Children First Councils (FCFCs) in every Ohio county…
This brief report highlights state variations in provisions governing juvenile emancipation, as of 2010. Download Publication
This brief report highlights state variations in minimum and maximum ages for original juvenile court jurisdiction in delinquency matters. Download Publication
This report, updated for 2010, summarizes state provisions allowing or requiring a jury trial in termination of parental rights cases. Download Publication
This report, updated for 2011, briefly discusses state provisions for the parental obligation of monetary support for institutionalized delinquent children. All states currently have statutes that make it either discretionary or mandatory for the court…
Juvenile and Family Law Digest is produced monthly by the National Center for Juvenile Justice. The May 2011 issue highlights two pieces of proposed legislation, one concerning status offenders, and the other concerning valid court…
This brief report presents information on states that have signed the Interstate Compact on Economic Opportunity for Military Children, designed to ease educational issues resulting from frequent moves of military families. Download Publication