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Read. Follow. Verify.1967 Congressional Hearings on Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document records the transcripts of Congressional hearings held in 1967 regarding proposed federal legislation to address . The hearings focused on two specific bills, S. 1248 and H.R. 12120, aimed at establishing new federal programs for the prevention and control of juvenile delinquency.
These hearings established the legislative record for the Prevention and Control Act of 1968, which created federal grant programs for state and local youth services.
Who It Affects
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Youth and juvenile justice agencies
These groups were the intended recipients of federal funding and program guidance proposed in the legislation.
Federal government
The government was evaluating the expansion of its role in local juvenile delinquency prevention efforts.
Key Facts
- The hearings were held over seven days: September 21, 26, 28, and October 19, 20, 25, and 26, 1967.
- The Subcommittee on Employment, Manpower, and Poverty conducted the hearings.
- The primary purpose was to review S. 1248 and H.R. 12120.
- The legislation aimed to address juvenile delinquency through federal prevention and control initiatives.
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Extended Hearing Schedule
The hearings were spread across seven days over two months, indicating a thorough review process for the proposed legislation.
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