Enhancing Prosecutors' Ability to Combat and Prevent Juvenile Crime in Their211 Jurisdictions. Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grants Program

摘要

Seeking to curb crime and protect citizens by holding delinquent youth211u001eaccountable for their offenses, Congress enacted the Juvenile Account-ability 211u001eIncentive Block Grants (JAIBG) program. This Bulletin features two of the three 211u001eJAIBG purpose areas that focus on enhancing the ability of prosecutors to address 211u001ejuvenile crime by providing funding for (1) hiring additional prosecutors and (2) 211u001eacquiring technology, equipment, and training. The Bulletin provides 211u001erecommendations for the effective use of additional prosecutors and the use of 211u001etechnology to increase efficiency in the juvenile justice system. To combat and 211u001eprevent juvenile crime, prosecutors require information that offers a range of 211u001eresponses. This Bulletin and its JAIBG companion, Enabling Prosecutors To Address 211u001eDrug, Gang, and Youth Violence, provide some of that crucial information.