2906-S AMH BASI H4222.4

SHB 2906 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-4293.2/94) 1131 ADOPTED 02/21/94

By Representative Basich and others

    On page 80, line 29 of the amendment, after "institutions" insert "; and

    (c) An educational program to establish self-worth and responsibility in juvenile offenders.  This educational program shall emphasize instruction in character-building principles such as:  Respect for self, others, and authority; victim awareness; accountability; work ethics; good citizenship; and life skills"

    On page 97, beginning on line 1 of the amendment, after "agency" strike ":  PROVIDED, That the" and insert "((:  PROVIDED, That)).  The educational or informational sessions may include sessions relating to respect for self, others, and authority; victim awareness; accountability; self-worth; responsibility; work ethics; good citizenship; and life skills.  For purposes of this section, "community agency" may also mean a community-based nonprofit organization, if approved by the diversion unit.  The"

EFFECT:  Requires assistant secretary for juvenile rehabilitation to develop educational programs to establish self-worth and related qualities.  Permits diversion units to require attendance at information sessions regarding self-worth and related qualities; such sessions may be sponsored by community-based non-profit organizations.

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