Key sections of Act 79, which was enacted in April 1983, define primary prevention, describe elements of the State primary prevention plan, assign prevention responsibilities to State agencies and departments, and establish the Children's Trust Fund. The legislation intends to promote community crime prevention programs that facilitate the strengthening of families and youths' positive development. It establishes a Children and Family Council for Prevention Programs, which is responsible for acquiring and providing pertinent research, developing a State primary prevention plan, and preparing recommendations on prevention policies and programs. The Children's Trust Fund finances community primary prevention programs proven effective for juveniles. Principles for obtaining such legislation based on the Vermont experience include obtaining support across all fields which deal with juveniles, using data which show the effectiveness of prevention, specifying precisely what the State is to do, assigning one person to manage the legislation to completion, and making a logical, professional presentation of the need for such legislation. The principal problem of implementing the legislation has been the devising of methods to gain compliance from State agencies and departments. 4 references.