NCJ Number
123253
Date Published
1988
Length
74 pages
Annotation
This report presents the results of a national phone survey conducted by the Eastern Kentucky University Training Resource Center to determine how States were addressing the problems associated with the transition of youth from correctional facilities to their communities.
Abstract
The survey, conducted during March-May 1987, asked chief State juvenile correctional officials or their designees to respond to 26 questions that focused on the organization of juvenile correctional services, policies and procedures related to transition, and the identification of the best transitional programs in each State. This report summarizes selected data from the information gathered regarding the organization of juvenile correctional services and existing policies and procedures related to transition. Profiles of all the States and the District of Columbia systems are provided. Only 9 of the 51 States/District of Columbia reported requiring community supervision after release upon juveniles' reaching the mandatory release age. Most States (43) reported establishing special provisions for youth who commit violent offenses. Procedures for notifying the public school of the youth's release and impending return to the community were reported by 42 of the States. School enrollment, job training, or placement were reported by 25 States as release conditions. Overall, the services and resources available to youth returning to the community from correctional facilities were limited in most States. Questionnaire, 2 tables.