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Juvenile JusticeClicking on any the following links will exit you from the Ombudsman site. While we are not responsible for the content of these sites, we have found the information contained in them to be very helpful. Good luck in your search and please visit us again soon! Child Welfare League of America-Juvenile Justice Division Program Description-"With credible research increasingly confirming the undeniable connection between child maltreatment, juvenile delinquency, and a variety of other associated negative outcomes, the work of CWLA's Juvenile Justice Division on this issue is of critical importance. It is through this focus that we will achieve the goal of reducing the incidence of juvenile delinquency nationwide and reducing the reliance on incarceration for accused or adjudicated delinquent youth." Web: http://www.cwla.org/programs/juvenilejustice Maine Department of Corrections-Juvenile Services Maine's Department of Corrections is responsible for the direction and general administrative supervision, guidance and planning of both adult and juvenile correctional facilities and programs within the State. Web: http://www.state.me.us/corrections/JuvServices.htm Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention The OJJDP Web site is designed to provide information and resources on both general areas of interest about juvenile justice and delinquency including conferences, funding opportunities, and new publications and the comprehensive strategy as a framework for communities to combat youth crime. Web: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org Updated: Jun 3rd, 2008 - 13:09:25 |
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