Chapter 1 of the guide reviews juvenile holdover programs. A juvenile holdover program (JHP) is both an old and new concept. The old concept involves the creativity of law enforcement officers, social workers, and probation officers to decide what to do with a juvenile in need of a safe and secure place to wait until a parent can be located or while the system mobilizes to respond to the needs of a child or youth. The new concept involves a variety of different responses that communities have developed to meet the need for a short-term, temporary holding program for juveniles that can be called upon when the need arises. Chapter 2 outlines the strategic planning process, which provides the foundation for program planning, development, and implementation. A careful planning process assists in defining the community problem, establishing the need for a program, and developing stronger programs that are more likely to yield positive results. Chapter 3 outlines the key program components, administrative options, and systematic relationships that provide the foundation for the program design of a juvenile holdover program. Chapter 4 discusses the legal issues that have an impact on the development, administration, and operation of a juvenile holdover program. Chapter 5 examines the ways to identify target populations of a holdover program. The more specific a program is in defining the target population, the easier it will be to ensure appropriate referrals to the program. Chapter 6 identifies some of the key principles to consider when designing a juvenile holdover program. Chapter 7 looks at choosing a site for a juvenile holdover program. Chapter 8 discusses staffing a juvenile holdover program, which is the most critical element in establishing the quality of the program. Chapter 9 includes several tools to assist the strategic planning process. The tools are designed to guide program planners through the steps necessary to design, develop, and implement a new juvenile holdover program. References, glossary and appendices