[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 25, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60259-60260]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-24312]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review: New, 
Mental Health and Juvenile Justice: Building a Model for Effective 
Service Delivery.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs has 
submitted the following information collection request to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information 
collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected 
agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published 
in the Federal Register, Volume 67, Number 120, page 42283 on June 21, 
2002, allowing for a 60 day comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until October 25, 2002. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained 
in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated 
response time, should be directed to The Office of Management and 
Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention 
Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, 
comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 395-7285.
    Request written comments and suggestions from the public and 
affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following 
four points:
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the

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use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other 
technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

Overview of This Information Collection

    (1) Type of Information Collection: New.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Mental Health and Juvenile 
Justice: Building a Model for Effective Service Delivery.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: OJP Form 
1121 Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, United 
States Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or Households; State and 
Local Government. This study is designed to examine: (1) The mental 
health status of youth in selected facilities and programs; (2) the 
availability of mental health and related substance abuse services for 
these youth; (3) the extent to which needed services are services are 
received by the youth; and (4) the level of youth and family 
satisfaction with services received.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated 
that approximately 2,700 youth will complete the Massachusetts Youth 
Screening Instrument--Second Version (MAYSI-2) which takes 6-10 minutes 
to administer. In addition, a brief youth survey on service utilization 
and satisfaction, including some demographic items, will be 
administered to all study participants with the MAYSI. This survey will 
take no more than 15 minutes to administer. The Voice Diagnostic 
Interview Schedule for Children Version 4 (V-DISC 4) will be 
administered to 50% of those completing the MAYSI-2 interview. The V-
DISC 4 takes about 1 hour to administer. We anticipate a total of 24 
participants in the family focus groups and 45 key staff interviews. It 
is anticipated that the focus groups will take approximately 2 hours 
each, and the key staff interviews will take 45 minutes each.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated total burden to complete all data 
collection activities is estimated to be 2,556.75 hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Mrs. Brenda E. Dyer, 
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division, 
Suite 1600, Patrick Henry Building, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 
20530.

    Dated: September 19, 2002.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 02-24312 Filed 9-24-02; 8:45 am]
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