A bill to promote the public welfare by protecting dependent children and others from institutional abuse.
Dependent Children's Protection Act of 1985 - 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.
Referred to Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice.
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
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