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34 U.S.C. 12241: PurposeText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 34-CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENTCHAPTER 121-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
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§12241. Purpose

The purpose of this part is to evaluate the effectiveness of certain demonstration projects in helping to⁠—

(1)  alleviate the harm to children and primary caretaker parents caused by separation due to the incarceration of the parents;

(2)  reduce recidivism rates of prisoners by encouraging strong and supportive family relationships; and

(3)  explore the cost effectiveness of community correctional facilities.

( Pub. L. 103–322, title III, § 31902 , Sept. 13, 1994 , 108 Stat. 1892 .)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 13881 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

For short title of subtitle S of title III of Pub. L. 103–322, which is classified to this part, as the “Family Unity Demonstration Project Act”, see section 31901 of Pub. L. 103–322, set out as a Short Title of 1994 Act note under section 10101 of this title.