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New Publications

All publications may be viewed and downloaded at OJJDP’s Web site. (Visit the “Publications” page at ojjdp.ncjrs.org/publications/index.html for access to alphabetical and topical listings of titles, with links to content summaries and full-text files.) The publications may also be ordered from the Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse at 800–638–8736, 410–792–4358 (fax), and online at puborder.ncjrs.org. Be sure to check the Web site’s ”New Releases” page at ojjdp.ncjrs.org/publications/index.html for the latest news on OJJDP publishing activity.

Burglary Cases in Juvenile Court, 1989–1998. Provides information on burglary cases handled by juvenile courts between 1989 and 1998.
Fact Sheet. May 2002. 2 pp. FS 200208.

Juvenile Offenders in Residential Placement, 1997–1999. Presents selected findings from the second wave of data collection for the Census of Juveniles in Residential Placement (CJRP), reporting on juveniles in residential placement facilities as of October 27, 1999, and including comparisons to 1997.
Fact Sheet. March 2002. 2 pp. FS 200207

Modern-Day Youth Gangs. Compares the characteristics of youth gangs in jurisdictions where gang problems began before 1991 with those in jurisdictions where gang problems began more recently, drawing on data from the 1996 and 1998 National Youth Gang Surveys to explore whether modern-day gangs differ significantly from their predecessors.
Youth Gang Series Bulletin. June 2002. 12 pp. NCJ 191524.

In the Publications Pipeline

OJJDP always has a number of publications in the production pipeline. This article highlights a major publication that is nearing completion.

International Parental Kidnapping: A New Resource for Law Enforcement Intervention

The harmfulness of parental kidnapping has been recognized in recent years. Laws have been enacted by Congress and the States to deter parental kidnapping, facilitate location and return of children, and prosecute abductors.

OJJDP soon will publish A Law Enforcement Guide on International Parental Kidnapping (Guide), providing detailed, practical information to help local, State, and Federal law enforcement authorities intervene quickly and effectively in international parental kidnapping cases. These cases involve the wrongful removal of a child from the United States or wrongful retention in another country by a parent or family member. Although the international dimension makes them challenging, international parental kidnapping cases can be brought to satisfactory conclusion with timely and informed action.

To assist law enforcement in these cases, the Guide will:

  • Explain applicable laws.

  • Define agency roles and responsibilities.

  • Describe criminal and civil remedies.

  • Examine methods for prevention and interception.

  • Discuss important issues and procedures to be addressed during an international parental abduction case.

Teleconference Videotapes Available

OJJDP teleconference videotapes are now available for only $15—a savings of more than 60 percent. Designed to help juvenile justice professionals address key issues pertaining to juvenile justice and delinquency prevention, the interactive satellite videoconferences featured in these videos bring together leading experts in the field. During each teleconference, the assembled experts provide critical information and answer questions of importance to practitioners. Visit ojjdp.ncjrs.org/publications/PubResults.asp?sei=79 to learn which topics are still available and how you can order.



OJJDP News @ a Glance May/June 2002
Volume I Number 3


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