Illinois Strategy to Control Drug and Violent Crime


Book Description

Includes detailed data on Illinois: drug availability & use (cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, marijuana, other illicit drugs, among high school students, among arrestees, among probationers, among prison inmates, perinatal substance abuse, & HIV infection resulting from IV drug use); violent crime; & emergent issues (firearms & violent crime, domestic violence, gangs, heroin, alcohol abuse, etc.). Current efforts & impact focuses on: law enforcement, prosecution, & probation & prison. 22 charts, tables & maps.




Juvenile Justice and Youth Violence


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This volume provides information on juvenile violence in America. It also examines: the historical response of the US to juvenile delinquency; the seriousness of the problem; and the public policies available to deal with it. The author also discusses proposed modifications in delinquency policies.







State Drug Resources


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State Drug Resources National Directory (1994)


Book Description

Comprehensive guide to State agencies (such as: criminal justice, health, education, and policy offices) that address drug abuse concerns. Organized by State; provides agency names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Also includes listing of Federal agencies that people frequently ask for information (FBI, DEA, TASC, RADAR, etc.), as well as several quick references to State agencies by area of specialty.