Federal Crime Control Background, Legislation, and Issues

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Courts.

Juvenile delinquency.

Securities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2007

Summary:

Provides background on Federal role in crime control. Reviews crime-related issues and legislation introduced and/or enacted with respect to hate crimes, the community oriented policing services program, court security, offender reentry, mandatory minimum sentences and crack/powder cocaine sentencing disparities, youth gangs, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act reauthorization, and Federal Prison Industries. Examines issues for Congress regarding Federal sentencing structure, oversight of Department of Justice grant programs, and civil commitment of sex offenders. Lists selected crime-related legislation enacted in the 109th Congress

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Federal Crime Control

Publisher Number:

CRS-2008-DSP-0125

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