SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21
(By Senators Hunter, Boley, Mitchell, Oliverio, Redd and
Caldwell)
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study boot
camp-style residential facilities for troubled youth.
Whereas, Since 1995, military-style boot camp schools have
been developed as a popular alternative detention center for
juveniles; and
Whereas, Supporters of such programs stress that uniforms,
discipline and holding teens accountable for their actions adds
needed structure to their lives; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is
requested to review, examine and study boot camp-style residential
facilities for troubled youth, the effectiveness of such programs
and reasonable and efficient methods of establishing such programs;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2002, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.
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