Appendix F -- Introduction

Introduction | Section 1 | Section 2 | Section 3 | Section 4 | Section 5
Section 6 | Section 7 | Section 8 | Conclusion

Allen-Hagen, B., M. Sickmund, and H. Snyder. 1994 (November). Juveniles and Violence: Juvenile Offending and Victimization. Fact Sheet #19. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ FS09419.

This fact sheet presents statistical data and trends about juvenile offenders and juvenile victims of violence. Between 1988 and 1992, juvenile arrests for violent crime, juvenile gun use, weapons arrests, weapons carrying, and gang membership increased dramatically. Data are provided on juvenile victims of violent crime, particularly homicide. The fact sheet also discusses Federal approaches to child maltreatment.

Cities In Schools, Inc., Seeds of Hope: A Guide for Program Resources. 1995. Alexandria, Va.

This guide of resources that help those involved in child rearing is organized into four focus areas. The four focuses are Preschool/family, School, Community, and Early Intervention, which support the basic principles of Cities In Schools, Inc. The four principles are as follows: Every child needs and deserves a personal, one-on-one relationship with a caring adult; every child needs and deserves a safe place to learn and grow; every child needs and deserves a marketable skill to use upon graduation; and every child needs and deserves a chance to give back to peers and community. This edition of the guide also includes a network consultant directory that lists individuals who are willing to share their expertise and experience with others.

Delinquency Prevention Works. 1995 (May). Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 155006.

This publication provides a synthesis of the most current information on programs and strategies that seek to prevent delinquency. It explains the theory of risk-focused prevention and correlates it to stages of youth development and areas of focus. It references relevant research and evaluation efforts to ground these programs and provide a context for their successful implementation.

Federal Bureau of Investigation. 1994. Crime in the United States, 1993: Uniform Crime Reports. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 151712.

This report presents statistics on FBI Crime Index offenses, including trend data, crimes cleared, arrests, and law enforcement personnel, based on information provided by State and local law enforcement agencies. Population size is the only correlate of crime used in the report; however, the introduction includes an overview of other crime factors. The report includes numerous tables and figures and a description of the research methodology.

Guide for Implementing the Comprehensive Strategy for Serious, Violent, and Chronic Juvenile Offenders. 1995 (June). OJJDP Update on Programs. Juvenile Justice Bulletin. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 153571.

This update presents an overview of the Guide for Implementing the Comprehensive Strategy for Serious, Violent, and Chronic Juvenile Offenders, which communities nationwide can use as a tool for addressing the problem of juvenile delinquency.

Howell, J.C., ed. 1995 (May). Guide for Implementing the Comprehensive Strategy for Serious, Violent, and Chronic Juvenile Offenders. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 153681.

This document provides a guide for communities to address the problem of juvenile delinquency. It is divided into four major sections. Part I provides a step-by-step process for communities to implement the Comprehensive Strategy that focuses on system-level issues. Part II describes a risk-focused prevention strategy and promising and effective prevention programs for particular age groups. Part III promotes effective interventions for serious, violent, and chronic juvenile offenders by examining relevant research literature, setting forth guidelines for a system of graduated sanctions, and describing promising programs. Part IV examines how juvenile justice practitioners can use assessment and classification tools in prevention and graduated sanctions programs.

Moone, J. 1994 (June). Juvenile Victimization: 1987-1992. Fact Sheet #17. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ FS009417.

This fact sheet notes that from 1987 to 1992, juveniles suffered almost twice the victimization rate of persons aged 25-34, and more than 5 times the victimization rate of persons aged over 35.

Schulman, K., and S.R. Markwood. 1995 (July). Counties Care for Kids: Programs That Work. Washington, D.C.: National Association of Counties.

Programs highlighted in this guide provide examples of innovative and collaborative approaches that counties have successfully applied to address the needs of their community's children and families. These programs focus on early intervention and prevention strategies that address the needs of the whole child and family, rather than provide a fragmented approach to children's services.

Snyder, H. 1994 (May). Are Juveniles Driving the Violent Crime Trends? Fact Sheet #16. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ FS009416.

This fact sheet concludes that juveniles are not driving the violent crime trends, although their responsibility for the growth in violent crime in the United States has increased.

Snyder, H. 1994 (May). 1992 Juvenile Arrests. Fact Sheet #13. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ FS009413.

This fact sheet reports that in 1992, law enforcement agencies made 2.3 million arrests of juveniles and that juvenile arrests grew at a greater rate than adult arrests. The document provides detailed statistics.

Snyder, H., and M. Sickmund. 1995 (May). Juvenile Offenders and Victims: A Focus on Violence. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 153570.

This statistics summary consolidates the most recent information on violent crimes committed by and against juveniles. It presents complex data on juvenile crime using clear, nontechnical writing and easy-to-understand graphics and tables.

Snyder, H., and M. Sickmund. 1995 (August). Juvenile Offenders and Victims: A National Report. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 153569.

This report provides the most current and reliable information available on the extent and nature of juvenile crime and victimization and describes the juvenile justice system's response. It focuses on how the system must react to the law-violating behaviors of youth in a manner that not only protects the community and holds youth accountable, but also enhances the youth's ability to live productively and responsibly in the community.

Wilson, J.J., and J.C. Howell. 1993. Comprehensive Strategy for Serious, Violent, and Chronic Juvenile Offenders. Program Summary. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ 143453.

This program summary presents an overview of relevant statistics, research, and program evaluations to support the development of a comprehensive strategy for serious, violent, and chronic juvenile offenders. General principles of the plan include strengthening the family; supporting core social institutions; promoting delinquency prevention; intervening immediately and effectively when delinquent behavior occurs; and identifying and controlling this group of juvenile offenders. The plan recommends the development of a continuum of care for juvenile offenders, with graduated sanctions.

Wilson, J.J., and J.C. Howell. 1993 (August). Serious, Violent, and Chronic Juvenile Offenders: A Comprehensive Strategy. Fact Sheet #4. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ FS009304.

This fact sheet summarizes OJJDP's Comprehensive Strategy for Serious, Violent, and Chronic Juvenile Offenders, outlining key principles for preventing and reducing at-risk behavior and delinquency and identifying expected benefits.

Wood, G.E. 1995 (September). Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Fact Sheet #31. Washington, D.C.: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice. NCJ FS009531.

This fact sheet details the Coordinating Council's responsibilities and delineates the Council's activities, special initiatives, and publications. The document describes The National Juvenile Justice Action Plan, summarizing critical principles and objectives for preventing delinquency, intervening in early delinquent behavior, and responding effectively to serious, violent, and chronic juvenile offenders.

Contents | Foreword | Acknowledgments | Introduction | Summary
Figures | Objectives | Conclusion | Appendixes