(Adopted January 1984, Revised Fall 1990, Fall 1995, Last Review Fall 2001)

The majority of the Junior Leagues of Florida support programs, policies, educational initiatives and financial resources which reduce and prevent crime, and ensure the effective delivery of justice.

A. Public Stand on Victim/Witness Rights

(Adopted January 1984, Revised Fall 1997, Last Review Fall 2001)

The Junior Leagues of Florida recognize the need to ensure victim/witness rights coordination and assistance programs.

B. ublic Stand on Prevention and Treatment of Adult and Child Abuse

(Adopted Fall 1984, Last Review Fall 2001)

The Junior Leagues of Florida are committed to the elimination and prevention of abuse and neglect of adult and child victims by supporting programs and legislation designed to address the problem; assist, protect and treat the victims and provide effective treatment for abusers.

C. Public Stand on Conditions for Taking Testimony from Abused Juveniles

(Adopted Fall 1984, Revised 1995, Last Review Fall 2001)

The majority of the Junior Leagues of Florida support the concept and implementation of an integrated, comprehensive approach for the handling of abused juveniles. To that end, we support the use of techniques which provide a neutral environment for the taking of testimony from juveniles and a coordinated agency approach to reduce the impact on the juvenile.

D. Public Stand on Violence

(Adopted Fall 1987, Revised 1995, Fall 1997, Last Review Fall 2001)

The majority of the Junior League of Florida recognize that there is a disturbing increase in consumption of violent media by our youth in our society and a correlating desensitization toward violence. Therefore, the majority of the Junior Leagues of Florida are committed to increasing community and legislative awareness of, and seeking viable solutions to the problem of violence in our society

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