Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 91.djvu/1091

 PUBLIC LAW 95-115—OCT. 3, 1977

91 STAT. 1057

(4) The subsection designated as subsection (b) immediately following section 241(e) of the Act, as so redesignated by paragraph (1), Ante, p. 1056. is redesignated as subsection (f). (5) Section 241(f) of the Act, as so redesignated by paragraph (4), is amended by striking out "subsection (g)(1)" and inserting in lieu thereof "subsection (e)(1)". (b) Section 243(5) of the Act is amended by inserting after "effec- 42 USC 5653. tive prevention and treatment" the following: ", such as assessments regarding the role of family violence, sexual abuse or exploitation and media violence in delinquency, the improper handling ot youth placed in one State by another State, the possible ameliorating roles of recreation and the arts, and the extent to which youth in the juvenile system are treated differently on the basis of sex and the ramifications of such practices". (c) Section 245 of the Act is amended to read as follows:. j, ^ ^. Duties. 42 USC 5655. a INSTITUTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

"SEC. 245. The Advisory Committee shall advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Associate Administrator concerning the overall policy and operations of the Institute.". (d)(1) Section 247(a) of the Act is amended by striking out "on Juvenile justice system, Standards for Juvenile Justice established in section 208(e)". (2) Section 247 of the Act is amended by adding at the end thereof standards. 42 USC 5657. the following new subsection: "(d) Following the submission of its report under subsection (b) Assistance. the Advisory Committee shall direct its efforts toward refinement of the recommended standards and may assist State and local governments and private agencies and organizations in the adoption of appropriate standards at State and local levels. The National Institute for Model State Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is authorized to develop legislation, and support model State legislation consistent with the mandates of development. this Act and the standards developed by Advisory Committee.". (e)(1) Part C of title II of the Act is amended by striking out section 248 and by redesignating section 249, section 250, and section 42 USC 251, as section 248, section 249, and section 250, respectively. 5658-5661. (2)(A) Section 249 of the Act, as so redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking out "section 249" and inserting in lieu thereof "section 248". (B) Section 250 of the Act, as so redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking out "section 249" each place it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof "section 248". (f) Section 241(d) of the Act, as so redesignated by subsection (a) Ante, p. 1056. (1), section 244(3) of the Act, and section 248(b) of the Act, as so 42 USC use redesignated by subsection (e), are amended by inserting after "lay 5654. personnel" the following: ", including persons associated with lawrelated education programs, youth workers, and representatives of private youth agencies and organizations". ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 6. (a) The heading for part D of title II of the Act is amended 42 USC 5671 et to read as follows:
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