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11/05/04
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Aftercare: The Sequel

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…

11/05/04
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Releasing Names of Juvenile Offenders to the Media/Public (2004 U…

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

11/05/04
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Child Testimony Via Closed Circuit TV or Videotape (Part One)

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.…

11/05/04
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Victim Has Right to Name and Address of Juvenile Offender

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…

11/05/04
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Child Testimony Via Closed Circuit TV or Videotape (Part Two)

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…

11/05/04
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When Systems Collide: Improving Court Practices and Programs in D…

Identifies promising court-based or court-linked practices and programs that address the difficult challenges posed by dual jurisdiction cases. Download Publication

11/05/04
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Law Enforcement, Court Notice to School of Student's Delinquent A…

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

11/05/04
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Children's Advocacy Centers in Ohio: An Effective Multidisciplina…

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

11/05/04
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Child Testimony in Pennsylvania

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

11/05/04
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Current Juvenile Death Penalty Legislation

This article looks at state laws governing the use of the death penalty for juveniles, as of 2004. Download Publication

11/05/04
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Minimum and Maximum Age of Juvenile Correctional Custody

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

11/05/04
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A Vision, a Mission, and a Plan for Strategic Action in Washtenaw…

This bulletin uses the experience of Washtenaw County (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Trial Court Family Division – Juvenile Center to illustrate using strategic planning to achieve system reform. The agency embarked upon this process after being…