Legal Definitions - Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Act

The Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Act is a federal law that aims to prevent young people from engaging in criminal behavior. The law has three main goals:

1. To help states and local communities provide services that can prevent young people from becoming delinquent.
2. To train people who work with young people in how to provide these services.
3. To offer technical assistance to those who work with young people.

For example, a community might use funds from the Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Act to start an after-school program for at-risk youth. The program could provide tutoring, mentoring, and other activities that help young people stay on track and avoid getting involved in criminal activity.

The law also provides funding for training programs that teach people how to work with young people. For instance, a college might use funds from the Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Act to develop a course on counseling techniques for youth workers.

Finally, the law offers technical assistance to organizations that work with young people. This might include help with program design, evaluation, and other aspects of youth work.