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Sweet Era: Controversial Confirmation Hearings

Sweet Era: Controversial Confirmation Hearings

Sweet was one of two OJJDP administrators whose nomination to run the agency drew significant opposition from key leaders in youth services because he had no experience in juvenile justice, despite the JJDPA’s requirement that the leader have such experience. (Al Regnery was the other.) His Senate confirmation hearing might rank as the most uncomfortable [...] [...more]

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Sweet Era: Notes of Praise When it’s Over

Sweet Era: Notes of Praise When it’s Over

While much of the youth services field viewed Sweet with considerable skepticism when he started, the consensus by the time he left was, essentially, “He turned out OK.” Fears that OJJDP grants would be decided by political favoritism went unrealized, while the office seemed to run quietly well. (Text, courtesy of Bob Sweet.) Juvenile Justice Field [...] [...more]

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