July 12, 2007, Washington, DC, JJDPA Hearing Held in the U.S. House of Representatives

Read and view video clips of testimony in support of reauthorization, submitted July 12, 2007 at a Joint U.S. House of Representatives hearing titled "The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: Overview and Perspectives."

Testimony of David Freed

Testimony of Derrick Johnson

Testimony of Shannon Jones

Testimony of Paul Lawrence

Testimony of Robert E. Shepherd, Jr.

Testimony of Jennifer Woolard

Response to Questions - Paul Lawrence

Response to Questions - Robert E. Shepherd, Jr.

Read a related July 12 editorial from the New York Times.

"Juvenile Justice," New York Times, July 12, 2007

Testimony of Derrick Johnson:

Testimony of Shannon Jones:

Testimony of Paul Lawrence:

Testimony of Robert E. Shepherd, Jr.:

Testimony of Jennifer Woolard:

* Video Testimony of David Freed was not available.