Teen Marijuana Use Worsens Depression: An Analysis of Recent Data Shows 'Self-Medicating' Could Actually Make Things Worse The report, from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, reveals that marijuana use can worsen depression and lead to more serious mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, anxiety, and even suicide. (NCJ 222680) Full text of the report: PDF Agency Abstract  Jail Administrator's Toolkit for Reentry This Bureau of Justice Assistance toolkit provides practitioner-oriented guidelines and principles, accompanied by examples from jails and criminal justice officials across the country.
(NCJ 222041) Full text of the report: PDF Latest Issue of the Community Policing Dispatch Available
The May issue of the Community Policing Dispatch from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services features articles on how law enforcement agencies are addressing the rising cost of gasoline and its impact on operating budgets, a recap of a roundtable event on Policing in a Democratic Society, a discussion of moving from community policing to community governance and a calendar of upcoming events where COPS staff and materials will be appearing.
OJJDP News @ a Glance, March/April 2008 This issue of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's bimonthly newsletter includes features on conferences for faith-based and community organizations, the OJJDP Administrator’s and Deputy Administrator’s remarks at several events, training sessions for new and experienced disproportionate minority contact coordinators, and a preview of OJJDP’s national youth gang symposium. (NCJ 222388) Full text of the report: HTML |