Based on an analysis of reports from law enforcement agencies in 21 states for the years 1996 through 2000, this OJJDP Bulletin characterizes victim and offender attributes (e.g., age, gender, relationship) and law enforcement’s response…
Published in 2005, the purpose of the original Juvenile Delinquency Guidelines: Improving Court Practice in Juvenile Delinquency Cases (JDG) was to set forth the essential elements of effective practice for the court processes that are involved…
This brief report highlights state variations in provisions governing court jurisdiction over juvenile traffic offenses. Download Publication
This NCJJ Snapshot compares how various states handle the issue of considering the safety of a victim or the public, in deciding whether to require pre-adjudication detention of a juvenile offender. Download Publication
This brief report, updated for 2005, highlights state variations in statutes and/or court rules that permit or require juvenile delinquency hearings to be open to the public. Download Publication
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…
This is the second part of a two-part series briefly highlighting state provisions allowing children to testify via videotape or closed-circuit television. This part focuses on the burden of proof that must be met regarding…