Acknowledgments

This Bulletin was written by Heidi M. Hsia, Ph.D., Program Manager of the Challenge Grants Program in OJJDP's State Relations and Assistance Division, and Marty Beyer, Ph.D., a Contract Consultant to Community Research Associates (CRA). OJJDP gratefully acknowledges the efforts of State and local agencies in attempting systems reforms in the juvenile justice system. The authors thank Lisa Kelly-Wilson of CRA for her efforts in collecting information for this Bulletin and CRA and OJJDP staff who reviewed the draft and provided valuable input. Particular thanks are due to all the States that responded to the call to participate in this project, contributed materials, and patiently assisted the authors in ensuring accurate accounts of their efforts.

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System Change Through State Challenge Activities: Approaches and Products Juvenile Justice Bulletin March 2000