NCJ Number
143314
Date Published
1993
Length
16 pages
Annotation
A March 1993 conference convened by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) examined the findings of a study mandated by Congress to examine conditions of confinement for juveniles living in secure, compare the conditions to nationally recognized standards, and make recommendations for improving facility conditions.
Abstract
OJJDP selected Abt Associates to conduct the study, which focused on conditions in detention centers, training schools, camps, and ranches. Findings revealed that although the facilities generally meet standards for the provision of basic food, clothing, and shelter, crowding is prevalent and severe. In additions, facilities often do not meet standards for providing health care and security. The extent to which facilities meet standards relating to education, treatment, emergency preparedness, and legal representation is unclear. Twenty changes were recommended in the area of policy and standards development, crowding, health care, operational procedures, and research. Conference participants agreed that efforts should focus on the major crowding problems and proposed methods of reducing it. They also generally agreed on six additional ways to use the report to improve conditions of confinement. Addresses of participants.