To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow grants for the purpose of developing alternative methods of punishment for young offenders to traditional forms of incarceration and probation.
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 1993 | House · vote #590 | On Passage | Passed | 336–82 | See who voted → |
| Nov 19, 1993 | House · vote #589 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 177–243 | See who voted → |
| Nov 19, 1993 | House · vote #588 | TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR | Passed | 246–171 | See who voted → |
| Nov 19, 1993 | House · vote #587 | TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR | Passed | 251–171 | See who voted → |
| Nov 19, 1993 | House · vote #586 | TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR | Passed | 251–172 | See who voted → |
| Nov 3, 1993 | House · vote #541 | SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED | Failed | 235–192 | See who voted → |
Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to States for the purpose of developing alternatives to traditional forms of incarceration and probation as methods of punishment for young offenders.
Specifies that such alternative methods of punishment should ensure certainty of punishment for young offenders and promote reduced recidivism, crime prevention, and assistance to victims, including: (1) alternative sanctions that create accountability; (2) boot camp prison programs; (3) technical training and support for State and local restitution programs for young offenders; (4) innovative projects; (5) correctional options, such as community-based incarceration, weekend incarceration, and electronic monitoring of offenders; (6) community service programs that provide work service placement for young offenders at nonprofit, private, and community organizations; (7) demonstration restitution projects that are evaluated for effectiveness; and (8) innovative methods that address the problems of young offenders convicted of serious substance abuse.
Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) State and local application requirements; (2) review of State applications; (3) allocation and distribution of funds (including a requirement that not less than two-thirds of funds received by a State for purposes of this Act be distributed to units of local government unless the State applies for and receives a waiver from the Director); and (4) evaluation.
Authorizes appropriations.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.