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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor Ch. 8
2-110.
In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this article, the State Advisory
Board shall:
(1) Consult with and advise the Secretary on:
(i) Each aspect of the juvenile justice program in this State; [and]
(ii) The educational programs and services of the Department; AND
(III) PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO DIVERT CHILDREN FROM THE
JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM;
(2) Recommend to the Secretary policies and programs to improve
juvenile justice in this State;
(3) Participate in interpreting for the public the objectives of the
Department; and
(4) Participate in planning the development and use of available
resources to meet the needs of the Department.
2-115.
(b) The Department shall have a unit for research and development. The unit
shall:
(1) Compile accurate statistics and reliable information on all aspects of
the juvenile program of this State;
(2) Monitor current developments in the field of juvenile justice;
(3) Assess existing programs and activities, INCLUDING YOUTH SERVICE
BUREAUS;
(4) Help develop new or improved means, INCLUDING GREATER
UTILIZATION OF YOUTH SERVICES BUREAUS UNDER § 2-122 OF THIS SUBTITLE, to
prevent juvenile offenses and control and treat juvenile offenders;
(5) If necessary, initiate studies to help the Secretary in general planning
and program development for the Department; [and]
(6) IN COLLABORATION WITH AFFECTED ENTITIES, UNDERTAKE
ONGOING QUANTITATIVE ANALYSES OF THE COST EFFECTIVENESS OF
PREDELINQUENT DIVERSION SERVICES PROGRAMS; AND
(7) For these and related purposes, use research and information
available from all sources.
2-122.
(a) In this section, "youth services bureau" means a community-based entity
that is operated:
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