NCJ Number
178897
Date Published
Agencies
OJJDP
Publication Series
Annotation
Intended as a companion to the JAIBG Bulletin, "Developing a
Policy for Controlled Substance Testing of Juveniles" (See
NCJ-178896), this Bulletin presents a detailed discussion of a
10-step process for developing and implementing a
substance-testing program for juveniles.
Abstract
Although the steps are presented independently, in practice they
are likely to overlap, with final determinations about policies
and procedures in one area contingent on decisions made at other
points during the process. The first step is to involve key
stakeholders, including agency personnel who will be
administering the drug-testing program, other juvenile justice
system stakeholders, and community representatives. Step two is
to determine program purpose, which encompasses what is to be
achieved by substance testing, how it will be done, who will be
tested, who is responsible, when testing will occur, how results
will be used, and what objectives are not to be pursued through
the program. Step three involves the investigation of legal
issues, notably authority to test, testing preadjudicated youth,
voluntary testing, constitutional issues regarding testing,
challenges to drug testing, and confidentiality. Other steps
explained are to identify youth to be tested; select the testing
methodology; decide how to use test results and arrange for
adequate and appropriate treatment; develop written policies and
procedures; obtain funding; develop staff; and evaluate the
program. 33 references and 19 suggested readings
Date Created: August 24, 2000
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