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President Signs S. 821, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 [Signing Statements and Announcements]
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President Signs S. 821, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 [Signing Statements and Announcements]
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Digitized from Box 2 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 8, 1974
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
Late Saturday, I signed into law S. 821, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act of 1974.
This is the first piece of legislation to reach my desk for action in the
field of prevention and reduction of crime among our youth. Its passage
by very strong majorities in both bodies of the Congress represents a
continuation of our national commitment to reduce juvenile delinquency in
the United States, to keep juveniles from entering the treadmill of the
criminal process and to guarantee procedural and Constitutional protec-
tion to juveniles under Federal jurisdiction.
This national commitment is one of partnership with State and local
governments through which, together, we spend over $10 billion per year
for criminal justice programs.
During the course of this bill's passage through the Congress, the
executive branch voiced serious reservations with regard to several of
its provisions for organizational change and fund authorizations. I
continue to be concerned about these provisions -- especially the threat
they carry with regard to increased Federal spending at a time when the
economic situation demands across-the-board restraint, especially in
the Federal budget.
Therefore, I do not intend to seek appropriations for the new programs
authorized in the bill in excess of amounts included in the 1975 budget
until the general need for restricting Federal spending has abated. In the
interim, the estimated $155 million in spending already provided under
current programs will provide a continuation of strong Federal support.
This bill represents a constructive effort to consolidate policy direction
and coordination of all Federal programs to assist States and localities
in dealing with the problems of juvenile delinquency. The direction of our
Federal programs has been fragmented for too long. This restructuring
of present operation and authority will better assist State and local
governments to carry out the responsibilities in this field, which should
remain with them. Hopefully, the result will be greater security for all
citizens and more purpose, sense, and happiness in the lives of young
Americans.
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