Drug Identification and Testing in the Juvenile Justice System

Drug Identification and Testing in the Juvenile Justice System PDF

Author: Anne H. Crowe

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1998-11

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 0788173758

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Reviews two projects which investigate innovative & appropriate methods to identify & intervene with substance-abusing youth -- the Amer. Correctional Assoc. & the Institute for Behavior & Health, Inc. project, & the Amer. Probation & Parole Assoc. project. Both programs emphasized the development of effective strategies for screening & testing youth for illicit drug use. Includes project descriptions & discussion of the outcomes & benefits of each as well as a discussion on program development. Recommendations are made for future actions. Glossary. References. Charts & tables. Sample drug-testing forms.

Intervening With Drug-Involved Youth

Intervening With Drug-Involved Youth PDF

Author: Clyde B. McCoy

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated

Published: 1996-08-23

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780803973718

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Written by an outstanding group of experts in the field, this book explores current issues of drug use by young people. Beginning with a fascinating introduction on the history of drug use, the contributors then examine thoroughly the scope of the problem, discuss prevention and treatment initiatives, and also provide international perspectives.

Combating Violence and Delinquency

Combating Violence and Delinquency PDF

Author: Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (U.S.)

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 0788130870

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An 8-point statement of objectives & strategies designed to strengthen State & local initiatives to reduce juvenile violence & to increase the capacity of the juvenile justice system to respond to, & prevent, delinquency. Presents innovative & effective strategies designed to reduce violence & victimization, describes how communities can generate solutions & how individuals & groups can prevent or reduce violence in their neighborhoods. Provides important information about Federal training, technical assistance, grants, research, evaluation, & other resources that support these efforts. Extensive bibliography.

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