This article reviews state differences in laws governing a parent’s right to an attorney in a child protection case. Download Publication
‘This report examines the current state of juvenile detention in Pennsylvania, specifically the admissions and utilization of juvenile detention. Juvenile detention in Pennsylvania provides safe, short-term care and custody for juvenile offenders who cannot be…
This article describes Allegheny County’s (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) highly structured, intensive, and innovative aftercare approach for juveniles returning to their families and communities from residential treatment. It provides readers with steps being taken to improve aftercare…
This brief report summarizes state provisions governing the public release of names and other information about juvenile offenders, updated for 2004. An accompanying map illustrates the distribution of various provisions around the country. Download Publication
This is the first part of a two-part series briefly highlighting state provisions allowing children to testify via videotape or closed-circuit television. All jurisdictions have some procedures to allow children to testify outside the courtroom.…
This issue of NCJJ Snapshot briefly summarizes current state provisions allowing a victim to obtain the name and address of the juvenile offender. While most states specifically permit this through statute or court rule, other…
Identifies promising court-based or court-linked practices and programs that address the difficult challenges posed by dual jurisdiction cases. Download Publication
This brief report, updated for 2004, highlights variations in state provisions governing required notice to school if a student is involved with law enforcement or juvenile court for committing a delinquent act. Download Publication
This issue reviews Ohio’s use of its child advocacy centers and inter-agency coordination in responding to and investigating reports of child abuse. Download Publication
This article briefly reviews Pennsylvania’s constitutional amendments that permit children to be deposed via videotape and to testify via closed-circuit television. Download Publication
This article looks at state laws governing the use of the death penalty for juveniles, as of 2004. Download Publication
This issue of NCJJ Snapshot briefly summarizes state provisions governing the minimum and maximum statutory ages for juvenile correctional custody. An accompanying map illustrates the distribution of maximum age provisions around the country. Download Publication