Juvenile Justice CoalitionTag Archives: legislation
Letter urges Ohio Legislature to convene, consider reforms to criminal and juvenile justice systems
On November 9, 2010, 24 signatories sent a letter to Gov. Strickland, Senate President Harris, and Speaker Budish, urging them to convene the 128th General Assembly to consider Senate Bill 22 and House Bill 235. The letter was promoted through … Continue reading
Juvenile Justice Reform bill
In June 2009, Ohio State Representative Tracy Maxwell Heard introduced HB 235to reform Ohio juvenile justice system. Advocates throughout the state came together to help with this legislation.
JJDPA Reauthorization
JJDPA is up for reauthorization — please contact your senator for support!
H.R. 2215: Congressional Reauthorization of The JJDP Act of 1974 (finally) and the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JAIBG)
On October 3, 2002, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 was reauthorized by Congress, ending a six year long battle over the legislation. HR 2215 also reauthorized JAIBG. It is expected to be signed by the President. … Continue reading
Summary of H.B. 400 – Juvenile Delinquent Confinement
This bill sponsored by Representative Keith Faber does two things: 1. It specifically permits the confinement of adjudicated delinquent children in juvenile detention facility and 2. Permits the confinement of a person under disposition imposed for a delinquent child or … Continue reading
Summary of Am. Sub. H.B. 393 – Juvenile Law Revised
The above bill sponsored by Representative Robert Latta and 15 other Representatives passed the House on January 9, 2002, and is awaiting action in the Senate. One of the main purposes of the legislature seems to be to “clean up” … Continue reading
SB-3 Juvenile Sex Offenders – Inventory to Assess Sex Offenders
NCJ Number: 191197 Title: Computerization and Validation of an Inventory to Assess Adult and Juvenile Sex Offenders, Final Report Author: Raymond A. Knight Corporate Author: Brandeis University 415 South Street Waltham, MA 02154 Sponsor: National Institute of Justice US Dept … Continue reading
Implementation of SB 3 – research related to sex offenders
SB 3, the juvenile sex offender registration bill, was effective January 1, 2002. There are several sources of information and research to help Ohioans understand the impact of this bill. Listed below are links to websites and research documents. The … Continue reading
