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ACT NOW! 35th Anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
This month marks the 35th Anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. For 35 years, the JJDPA has provided direction and support for juvenile justice system improvements and has significantly contributed to the reduction of juvenile crime and delinquency. The JJDPA sets out federal standards for the custody and care of youth in the juvenile justice system.
Reauthorizing the JJPDA this year will protect children from the dangers of adult jails, improve safety for youth in custody, and increase fairness by requiring states to take steps to reduce racial and ethnic disparities.
The continuing success of effective juvenile crime prevention and deterrence depends on Congress strengthening both the provisions of the JJDPA, as well as the funding resources needed for states and localities to implement the law.
1. Ask your member of Congress to support a strong reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) during the 111th Congress. Visit this link to send them your message.
2. Request your "Join the Movement Action Kit! To request your kit, please email us at jsandoval@cfyj.org. Please specify how many kits you would like and the address you would like them sent to.
3. Join us on Facebook to stay up to date on all of the Campaign for Youth Justice activities. Our group name is Campaign for Youth Justice. Hope to see you there! www.facebook.com
What is JJDPA?
Learn about the basics of the Act and why it is so important.
Speaking out Against Prosecuting Children as Adults: Quotes from Researchers and Youth Prosecuted as Adults and their Families
A collection of quotes from children who have been prosecuted as adults, their family members, and researchers who have studied this field extensively.
- Campaign for Youth Justice
How would we like to see the JJDPA improved?
Act4JJ Backgrounder
Overview of and recommendations regarding the JJDPA.
- Act 4 Juvenile Justice (Act4JJ) group
Fact Sheet about Changes to the JJDPA which would Improve Safety for Incarcerated Youth
- Act4JJ group
Fact Sheet about Girls and the Juvenile Justice System - Act4JJ group
Fact Sheet about Community-Based and Home-Based Alternatives to Incarceration
- Act4JJ group
Fact Sheet about Jail Removal and Sight and Sound Core Protections - Act4JJ group
Fact Sheet about Community Re-Entry Plans for Youth - Act4JJ group
Fact Sheet about Disproportionate Minority Contact - Act4JJ group
JJDPA in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
JJDPA in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
History of the bill’s passage through the Senate Judiciary Committee during July 2008.
Senate Bill 3155 Committee Report
A comprehensive report by the Senate Judiciary Committee following the Senate Judiciary Committee’s consideration of S. 3155, including amendments considered and a recommendation that the bill should pass.
Senate Bill 3155 Overview
A fact sheet summarizing the bill and noting the changes it would make to existing the JJDPA.
- Act4JJ group
Senate Bill 3155
The text of the JJDPA reauthorization bill introduced during the 110th Congress.
JJDPA in the 111th (current) Congress
Summary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009
A letter from the Act4JJ group that summarizes the JJDPA reauthorization bill (S. 678) which has been introduced in the U.S. Senate.
Letter in support of the JJDPA
A letter from CFYJ members of the Senate in support of S. 678.
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