Results tagged “juvenile justice” from Hearings
On Wednesday, April 21st, the House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing to explore how reforming the juvenile justice system can help increase public safety and protect children’s well-being. This is the first full committee hearing of the 111th Congress looking at the reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).
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Witnesses:
- Michael Belton » Deputy Director of Juvenile Corrections Ramsey County, Minnesota
- Scott Burns » Executive Director National District Attorneys Association Alexandria, VA
- A. Hasan Davis » Deputy Commissioner Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice
- Tracy McClard » mother of a child who committed suicide in an adult facility Jackson, Missouri
- Judge Steven Teske » Juvenile Court Clayton County, Georgia
- John Solberg » Executive Director Rawhide Boys Ranch New London, Wisconsin
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Witnesses:
Please note the time for this hearing has changed to 10:30 a.m.
In light of the rising number of girls in the nation’s juvenile justice system, on Thursday, March 11th the House Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities held a hearing to examine the unique challenges girls face in today’s juvenile justice system as the committee works toward reauthorizing the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act. Among other things, the subcommittee will examine confinement conditions, mental health, victimization, and public safety.
Archived Webcast »
In light of the rising number of girls in the nation’s juvenile justice system, on Thursday, March 11th the House Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities held a hearing to examine the unique challenges girls face in today’s juvenile justice system as the committee works toward reauthorizing the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act. Among other things, the subcommittee will examine confinement conditions, mental health, victimization, and public safety.
Witnesses:
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Professor Francine Sherman »
Clinical Professor and Director
Juvenile Rights Advocacy Project Boston College Law School Newton, MA - The Honorable J. Brian Huff » Jefferson County, Birmingham, AL
- Ms. Rachel Carrion » Community Connections for Youth, Board Member New York, NY
- Professor Linda A. Teplin » Director of the Psycho-legal Studies Program Northwestern University Evanston, IL
- Cameron Romer » York County Probation Officer York, PA
- Gary Ivory » Southwest President and National Director of Program Development Youth Advocate Programs Harrisburg, PA
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