OJJDP selected Abt Associates to conduct the study, which focused on conditions in detention centers, training schools, camps, and ranches. Findings revealed that although the facilities generally meet standards for the provision of basic food, clothing, and shelter, crowding is prevalent and severe. In additions, facilities often do not meet standards for providing health care and security. The extent to which facilities meet standards relating to education, treatment, emergency preparedness, and legal representation is unclear. Twenty changes were recommended in the area of policy and standards development, crowding, health care, operational procedures, and research. Conference participants agreed that efforts should focus on the major crowding problems and proposed methods of reducing it. They also generally agreed on six additional ways to use the report to improve conditions of confinement. Addresses of participants.