Acknowledgements A Comparative Analysis of Juvenile Codes is the result of a study designed to present the juvenile law of all the states and territories in a format understandable and of use to all those who might need such a reference tool. A concern with the incarceration of children provided the stimulus for the report which was sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention pursuant to the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. Appreciation is extended to all of those who contributed to clarity of format and subject matter presentation, and most importantly, accuracy of data. Among those are Jim Brown, Bob Kihm, Jonas Mata, Rob Knourek, Barbara Sewell, Sara Booker, and Elizabeth Daum of the Community Research Forum. Special appreciation is extended to all of those juvenile justice specialists in the states and territories who initially provided helpful information on the juvenile law in their, geographical areas and those who shortly before final publication reviewed the preliminary draft as to the clarity and accuracy of the information presented. Jane L. King Community Research Forum |