Law Enforcement’s Leadership Role in Juvenile Justice Reform: Actionable Recommendations for Practice & Policy
In 2011, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conducted a juvenile justice training needs assessment survey of law enforcement around the nation to identify challenges and training needs facing law enforcement in addressing juvenile crime, delinquency and victimization. The survey identifies law enforcement needs and priorities, and will enable IACP, as well as the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), to assist the law enforcement community in their efforts to address juvenile justice issues. There were 672 responses to this national survey from participants representing 404 law enforcement agencies from 49 states and the District of Columbia. Survey responses include data on department training budgets and needs, juvenile justice operations, and the most pressing juvenile justice/youth issues identified by jurisdictions.