Hi, again. Here is a link to some information on the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention act (which was up for reauthorization in 2007). This act is very important in the understanding of waiver. It provided the basis for state legislation, and established sight and sound separation. This act will help to put into context the issue of waiver in addition to the other materials provided. Also, I have linked some other info related to waiver that I have used in the past when I was working for my local Juvenile Court. I know its a lot of info, but I really think at least skimming the executive summaries is really important if everyone want s to really understand the issue. Its an emotional topic, but that emotion has to be grounded in actual fact and research.
Also, I know I was asked to try and type up a brief summary of all of the research I have found, but due to time I did not. I also think it is good for everyone to look over, skim, or read the information themselves, to form their own opinions and stances.
JJDP Act
Waiver Fact Sheet
How Youth Move Through the Juvenile Justice System in NJ
I hope all of this info helps us narrow down our focus and arguments for the final research project.
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