Snyder, H., M. Sickmund, and E. Poe-Yamagata. In support of these efforts, the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention offers The National Juvenile Justice Action Plan . This plan for local, State, and Federal action is an eight-point statement of objectives and strategies that are designed to strengthen State and local initiatives to reduce juvenile violence and to increase the capacity of the juvenile justice system to respond to, and prevent, delinquency. To combat juvenile violence, all citizens must recognize that they can make a difference in their communities, both through individual action and by joining with others in comprehensive, collaborative initiatives. While the Action Plan recognizes the critical Federal role of providing support and a national perspective, State, local, and individual commitment is the key ingredient if community efforts are to succeed.
All individuals can play crucial roles in protecting and nurturing children in their communities.
Another effective strategy involves setting up local resource centers that offer positive educational, social, and cultural activities to provide youth with alternatives to crime. Many national organizations are committed to supporting the implementation of community-based initiatives to reduce juvenile violence and can provide information about local projects across the country. The Action Plan supports implementation of the Comprehensive Strategy and the Guide's framework for establishing a continuum of programs and services designed to reverse the increasing trends of juvenile violence and delinquency. A statement of resources that Federal member agencies of the Coordinating Council will commit to the eight priority objectives, including training and technical assistance, financial assistance, research, legislation, evaluation, and information dissemination. A summary of research that supports the plan's objectives, which State and local communities can use to guide their policy, planning, and communication activities.