NCJ Number
10300
Date Published
1973
Length
56 pages
Annotation
A NARRATIVE AND STATISTICAL SUMMARY OF DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING DATA ON DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION, YEARLY HIGHLIGHTS, DEPARTMENTAL PRIORITIES, CASE ADMISSIONS AND DISPOSITIONS, AND EXPENDITURES.
Abstract
THE PRIORITIES OF THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES INCLUDE THE EXPANSION OF COURT STAFF, THE DEVELOPMENT OF INCREASED COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES, THE DEVELOPMENT OF DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS, IMPROVED DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT SERVICES, AND INCREASED STAFF TRAINING. A COMPREHENSIVE PRESENTATION OF DEPARTMENTAL STATISTICS IS PROVIDED. DATA ARE INCLUDED ON SUCH AREAS AS BUDGET EXPENDITURES, JUVENILE COURT DISPOSITIONS, JUVENILE COURT REFERRALS, INSTITUTIONAL POPULATION MOVEMENTS, AND COMMUNITY AND RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENTS.