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Law Enforcement's Opportunity to Improve juvenile Justice.

Authors :
Hanes, Melodee
Source :
Police Chief; Mar2013, Vol. 80 Issue 3, p18-19, 2p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses the responsibilities of the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and the efforts being made by the OJJDP in improving the juvenile justice system and protecting the children in the country. She mentions that OJJDP emphasized on the need to identify the victim children who need protection services and trauma-informed programs, following the findings of a survey that revealed that 60 percent of children are exposed to crime, abuse and violence.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00322571
Volume :
80
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Police Chief
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
86277028