NCJ Number
25656
Date Published
1974
Length
26 pages
Annotation
SUGGESTIONS FOR PROGRAMS AND STATUTORY CHANGES WHICH SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED TO OVERCOME THE PROBLEMS OF THE MICHIGAN JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Abstract
THIS REPORT CONTAINS THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF A STUDY COMMITTEE OF THE MICHIGAN LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BASED ON A STUDY OF THE SYSTEM BY THE JOHN HOWARD ASSOCIATION. GUIDELINES FOR THE CREATION OF A TEMPORARY COMMISSION TO PLAN AND COORDINATE JUVENILE SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE STATE ARE PRESENTED. THE MINORITY REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A PERMANENT DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES IN THE STATE ARE ALSO INCLUDED. ALSO SEE NCJ-25655.