Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2001
Authorizes the use of Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Block Grants for: (1) projects that provide treatment to juvenile offenders, including treatment for mental health problems and for juveniles who have experienced violence; (2) projects which provide for an assessment of, and individualized treatment plans for, incarcerated juveniles suspected to be in need of mental health services; (3) after-school programs for at-risk juveniles; (4) programs related to the establishment and maintenance of a school violence hotline; and (5) programs designed to reduce the unlawful acquisition and illegal use of guns by juveniles.
Provides for grants to Indian tribes.
Authorizes the Administrator of the Office to undertake specified activities regarding research, evaluation, technical assistance, and training, including providing training and technical assistance to mental health professionals and law enforcement personnel to address or promote the development, testing, or demonstration of promising or innovative models, programs, or delivery systems that address the needs of delinquent juveniles who are placed in secure detention or confinement or in non-secure residential placements.
Specifies that materials produced, procured, or distributed both using funds appropriated to carry out the Act and for preventing hate crimes that result in acts of physical violence shall not recommend or require any action that abridges or infringes upon specified constitutionally protected rights.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.