MENU TITLE: Has the Juvenile Court Outlived Its Usefulness?. Series: OJJDP Published: December 13, 1996 11 pages 11,465 bytes U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Has the Juvenile Court Outlived Its Usefulness? NATIONAL SATELLITE TELECONFERENCE December 13, 1996 A Production of Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention U.S. Department of Justice 633 Indiana Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20531 in association with Juvenile Justice Telecommunications Assistance Project Eastern Kentucky University Training Resource Center 301 Perkins Building Richmond, KY 40475-3127 Michael A. Jones, Project Director Juvenile Justice Telecommunications Assistance Project 606-622-6671 ------------------------------ OJJDP National Satellite Teleconference Has the Juvenile Court Outlived Its Usefulness? TABLE OF CONTENTS Broadcast Objectives Has the Juvenile Court Outlived Its Usefulness? Program Panelists Resources Telephone Protocol Previous OJJDP Teleconferences Evaluation Form ------------------------------------------ HAS THE JUVENILE COURT OUTLIVED ITS USEFULNESS? OJJDP National Satellite Teleconference BROADCAST OBJECTIVES This satellite teleconference is designed to: o examine the juvenile court system as it approaches its 100th anniversary; o discuss whether the system remains a relevant and justifiable option for responding to juvenile crime; and o Provide an opportunity for viewers to interact with panelists and the live studio audience in a lively discussion of the issues. ------------------------------ HAS THE JUVENILE COURT OUTLIVED ITS USEFULNESS? OJJDP National Satellite Teleconference The nature and patterns of juvenile delinquency are changing, presenting new challenges and complexities for the juvenile justice system, juvenile justice practitioners, and communities throughout the nation. On December 12-14, 1996, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will conduct its first national conference, Juvenile Justice at the Crossroads. The event, held in Baltimore, will address critical juvenile justice issues and showcase responses and strategies for the future. National leaders facing the challenge of meeting the needs of today's youth while planning for the youth of tomorrow will convene in a comprehensive initiative to outline a national agenda and direction for the Year 2000. An important issue to be discussed during this conference concerns the viability of the juvenile court. As the juvenile court approaches its 100th anniversary in 1999, a debate has developed over whether the system remains a relevant or justifiable option for responding to juvenile crime. Confronted by rising juvenile arrest rates for violent crimes, extensive media coverage of the issue, and the public perception of a growing juvenile crime epidemic, many States are responding with a "get touch" approach to juvenile offenders. A consequence of this new approach is the polarization of ideas on the future of the juvenile court process. Proponents of the latest reform proposals seek a philosophy of retribution and punishment. Meanwhile, juvenile court proponents seek individualized, offender-based sentencing that is supported by a well-developed aftercare component which involves a spectrum of prevention support services to the young person and the family. On the second day of the conference, OJJDP will provide a public forum for the indepth discussion of these issues. During the broadcast of the national satellite teleconference, Has the Juvenile Court Outlived Its Usefulness?, conference participants along with members of the viewing audience from around the United States will have the unique opportunity to interact in a lively exchange of ideas. OJJDP hopes that you will take advantage of the opportunity to discuss this question with key stakeholders in your community. ________________________________________________ HAS THE JUVENILE COURT OUTLIVED ITS USEFULNESS? OJJDP National Satellite Teleconference PROGRAM PANELISTS Shay Bilchik Administrator Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Office of Justice Programs U.S. Department of Justice Honorable Thomas E. Hornsby President National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Dr. Barry Feld Centennial Professor of Law University of Minnesota at Minneapolis Janet Ainsworth Professor School of Law - University of Seattle Honorable Glenda Hatchett Chief Judge Fulton County (GA) Juvenile Court James Backstrom County Attorney Dakota County (MN) Attorney's Office James Bell County Attorney Youth Law Center Maureen Bunyan (Moderator) President M.C.B. Communications, Inc. ------------------------------ HAS THE JUVENILE COURT OUTLIVED ITS USEFULNESS? OJJDP National Satellite Teleconference TELEPHONE PROTOCOL The telephone is a key component in allowing participants to communicate with the panelists in the television studios. The questions that are asked and comments that are made generally reflect what many others are thinking and provide perspective and depth to the teleconference. We will try to get as many calls on the air as possible. If you call in, please be patient. Our operators may be handling other calls. The following information will assist you. 1. If the phone is in the same room as the TV(s), you should be ready to lower the volume before you go on the air to reduce noisy feedback. 2. Dial the following number to ask a question or make a comment: 1-800-895-4584. 3. When your call is answered, please state your question to the operator briefly and clearly. YOU WILL BE PUT ON HOLD. 4. When you are to be put on the air, another operator will come on the line and ask your home State. She will inform you when you are next on the air and that this would be a good time to turn down the sound on your TV. PLEASE TURN DOWN THE SOUND ON YOUR TV. 5. When you are on the air, please state your name, city and State and ask your question loudly and clearly. 6. After you have finished with your conversation, please hang up. **CELLULAR PHONES** Please do not use cellular phones to place your calls. Cellular phones may produce static interference that may result in your being disconnected. ------------------------------ Prior Satellite Teleconferences Produced by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Conditions of Confinement in Juvenile Corrections and Detention Facilities September 1993 Community Collaboration June 1995 Effective Programs for Serious, Violent, and Chronic Juvenile Offenders October 1995 Youth-Oriented Community Policing December 1995 Juvenile Boot Camps February 1996 Conflict Resolution for Youth May 1996 Reducing Youth Gun Violence August 1996 Youth Out of the Education Mainstream October 1996 Youth Gangs in America: An Overview of Suppression, Intervention, and Prevention Programs March 1997 For Further Information For videos of previous OJJDP teleconferences, please contact the Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse, PO Box 6000, Rockville, MD 20849-6000; call 800-638-8736; fax 301-519-5212; or e-mail askncjrs@ncjrs.org. For information on future OJJDP programs, contact the Juvenile Justice Telecommunications Assistance Project, Eastern Kentucky University, 301 Perkins Building, Richmond, KY 40475-3127; call 606-622-6671; fax 606-622-2333; or e-mail njdadeh@aol.com. ------------------------------ YOUTH GANGS IN AMERICA ------------------------------ TELECONFERENCE DATA AND EVALUATION FORM Directions: Please provide the information requested in this questionnaire regarding teleconference evaluation. Part I: PARTICIPANT INFORMATION 1. Gender o Male o Female 2. Age o 20-30 o 31-40 o 41-50 o 51 & above 3. College Degree o None o BA/BS o MA/MS o Doctorate o Other (Describe): 4. Current Position o Upper Management o Mid-Management o Line Staff o Other (Describe): 5. Years in Current Position o 3 or Less o 4-6 o 7-10 o More than 10 6. Years Experience in Youth-Related Programs o 3 or Less o 4-6 o 7-10 o More than 10 PART II: CONFERENCE EVALUATION (Circle the number that best reflects your rating.) Strongly Disagree = 1 Strongly Agree = 5 7. Local Site Facilitation -- The facilitator was knowledgeable and responsive to participants' concerns. o 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 8. Participant Materials -- The material complemented the program. o 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 9. Viewing Site -- The conference room was comfortable and appropriately arranged for clear viewing and hearing. o 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 10. Television Sound -- The televised sound was audible and clear. o 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 11. Broadcast Reception -- The television image was sharp. o 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 12. Television Visuals -- All visuals were readable and clear (charts, graphics, diagrams, etc.). o 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 13. Panelist Effectiveness -- Topic -- The panelists were knowledgeable about the topic. o 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 14. Panelist Effectiveness -- Implementation -- The panelists were knowledgeable about program implementation. o 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 15. Panelist Effectiveness -- Delivery -- The panelists were clear and effective in presenting their points. o 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 16.Presentation of New Ideas -- I acquired new knowledge, information, and ideas. o 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 Teleconference Evaluation Form Broadcast Date: June 12, 1997 17. Overall Effectiveness of the Medium (teleconference) -- The teleconference medium was an effective information dissemination tool. o 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 18. Comparative Effectiveness of the Medium -- As compared to traditional delivery (speakers, materials), the teleconference was more effective for me as a means of acquiring new knowledge. o 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 19. Future Use of Video Teleconference Programming -- Video teleconferences should be used for future training and information dissemination by OJJDP. o 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 Part III: ANTICIPATED APPLICATION OF NEW IDEAS, KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION GAINED THROUGH TELECONFERENCE 20. I anticipate being able to apply knowledge gained o Never o Immediately o Within 1-6 months o Within 7-12 months o After at least one year 21. Implementation of new ideas/knowledge in my organization/agency/program depends on o Self only o Supervisor o Head of organization/agency/program o Legislation o Other ( Describe): Part IV: ADDITIONAL COMMENTARY 22. What did you find most beneficial about this teleconference? 23. How could the teleconference have been more productive and worthwhile for you? 24. What topics would you like to see covered in future teleconferences? 25. Additional comments: Please return this evaluation form to your facilitator