January 2007
OJJDP held a videoconference January 18th on “Addressing the Needs of Juvenile Status Offenders and Their Families.” It is available for view online (archived for up to 30 days after conference) at www.trc.eku.edu/jj.
DVD copies may be ordered online at http://www.ncjrs.gov/app/publications/alphaList.aspx. Search by document number 216888 for quick access. Cost for a DVD is $5
About the videoconference:
Title: "Addressing the Needs of Juvenile Status Offenders and Their Families"
Date/Time: Thursday January 18, 2007; 2:00-4:00pm, ET
Sponsoring Agencies: OJJDP, OJP, American Bar Association Youth at Risk Commission, American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law, Family and Youth Services Bureau, ACYF, HHS
Audience: Policymakers, Judges, Attorneys, Law Enforcement, Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare, Social Services and other Youth Serving Agencies
Purpose: To raise awareness about the issue of juvenile status offenders and the risks they face in becoming more deeply involved in serious risk behavior, offending and the juvenile justice system; and to highlight legislative reforms, policies, programs, and practices around the country that have shown promise in effectively intervening with status offenders and their families, to reduce further offending and steer them toward a positive future.