[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 5, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 5488]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-2837]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; Evaluation of 
the ``Comprehensive Community-Wide Approach to Gang Prevention, 
Intervention, and Suppression program:'' Individual youth outcome forms 
based on official police and school records.

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    This information collection is published to obtain comments from 
the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be 
accepted until April 7, 1997. This process is conducted in accordance 
with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    We request written comments and suggestions from the public and 
affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information. 
Your comments should address one or more of the following four points:
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    Comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this 
notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated 
response time should be directed to Marilyn Landon, Program Manager, 
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention at (202) 307-
0586. To receive a copy of the proposed information collection 
instrument with instructions, or additional information, please contact 
Marilyn Landon, 202-307-0586, Office of Juvenile Justice and 
Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of 
Justice, Room 782, 633 Indiana Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20531. 
Additionally, comments may be submitted to the Department of Justice, 
(DOJ), Justice Management Division, Information Management and Security 
Staff, Attention: Department Clearance Officer, Suite 850, 1001 G 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530, or via facsimile to (202) 514-1534.
    Overview of this information collection:
    (1) Type of information Collection: New Collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Evaluation of the ``Comprehensive 
Community-Wide Approach to Gang Prevention, Intervention, and 
Suppression Program:'' Individual Youth Outcome Forms Based on Official 
Police and School Records.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form: None. Sponsored 
by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of 
Justice Programs, United States Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Not-for-Profit Institutions. Other: 
State, Local, or Tribal Government. The study will obtain interview and 
test information on youth background, school and social adjustment, 
deviancy/crime activity, self-esteem, and depression/personality 
adjustment. It will determine the effectiveness of the program, 
comparing program subjects to non-program gang youth of the same ages, 
approximately 13 to 20 years old, and their backgrounds.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 2000/20--1 hour 
per youth (100 hours per recordkeeper) = 2000 hours.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 2000 annual burden hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Mr. Robert B. 
Briggs, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division, 
Suite 850, Washington Center, 1001 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: January 31, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-2837 Filed 2-4-97; 8:45 am]
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