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Reauthorize the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act in 2008

Youth in the juvenile justice system are some of the most vulnerable and marginalized in society. Overwhelmingly, these kids grow up in poverty, suffer childhood abuse or violence, or struggle with mental health disorders.

The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) was first passed in 1974 and most recently reauthorized in 2002, with bipartisan support, to address the complex needs of youth in the juvenile justice system--through direct funding, research, training, technical assistance and evaluation.

The JJDPA needs to be reauthorized this year to ensure that core protections for youth in the juvenile system continue.

Please urge the Senate to protect the health and well-being of youth in the juvenile justice system by reauthorizing the JJDPA with full funding this year.

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