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 108 STAT. 2092 PUBLIC LAW 103-322-SEPT. 13, 1994 (11) To examine the nature, scope, causes, and complexities of violence in schools and to recommend a comprehensive response to that problem. 42 USC 14194. SEC. 270004. RESPONSmiLITIES OP THE COMMISSION. (a) IN GENERAL. —The responsibilities of the Commission shall include such study and consultation as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes set forth in section 270003, including the speciflc measures described in subsections (b) through (e) in relation to the subject areas addressed in those subsections. (b) CRIME AND VIOLENCE GENERALLY.— In addressing the subject of crime and violence generally, the activities of the Commission shall include the following: (1) Reviewing the effectiveness of traditional criminal justice approaches in preventing and controlling crime and violence. (2) Examining the impact that changes in Federal and State law have had in controlling crime and violence. (3) Examining the impact of changes in Federal immigration laws and policies and increased development and growth along United States international borders on crime and violence in the United States, particularly among the Nation's youth. (4) Examining the problem of youth gangs and providing recommendations as to how to reduce youth involvement in violent crime. (5) Examining the extent to which the use of dangerous weapons in the commission of crime has contributed to violence and murder in the United States. (6) Convening field hearings in various regions of the country to receive testimony from a cross section of criminal justice professionals, business leaders, elected officials, medical doctors, and other persons who wish to participate. (7) Reviewing all segments of the Nation's criminal justice systems, including the law enforcement, prosecution, defense, judicial, and corrections components in developing the crime control and prevention proposal. (c) CAUSES OF THE DEMAND FOR DRUGS.— In addressing the subject of the causes of the demand for drugs, the activities of the Commission shall include the following: (1) Examining the root causes of illicit drug use and abuse in the United States, including by compiling existing research regarding those root causes, and including consideration of the following factors: (A) The characteristics of potential illicit drug users and abusers or drug traffickers, including age and social, economic, and educational backgrounds. (B) Environmental factors that contribute to illicit drug use and abuse, including the correlation between unemploy- ment, poverty, and homelessness and drug experimentation and abuse. (C) The effects of substance use and abuse by a relative or friend in contributing to the likelihood and desire ci an individual to experiment with illicit drugs. (D) Aspects of, and changes in cultural values, attitudes and traditions that contribute to illicit drug use and abuse.

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