A bill to promote the public welfare by protecting dependent children and others from institutional abuse.
Dependent Childrens Protection Act of 1983 - Declares that the constitutional rights of juveniles shall be enforced by prohibiting the punitive detention of juveniles convicted of status offenses (offenses that would not be criminal if committed by an adult).
Prohibits States from assigning juveniles to any secure detention, treatment or correctional facility for such offenses.
Authorizes any person aggrieved by a violation of this Act to bring a civil action in district court for damages and equitable relief.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Committee on Judiciary. Jointly referred to the Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice.
Committee on Judiciary. Jointly referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-507.
Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice. Approved for full committee consideration with amendments favorably.
Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1225.
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