These proceedings of the Subcommittee on Human Resources deal with the effectiveness of juvenile restitution programs and review the progress made by a number of such federally funded programs during the past 2 years. Testimony is presented that includes the experiences of four juvenile participants in restitution programs and several project directors. The report also includes descriptions of restitution programs in several states along with the report of an independent evaluator which analyzes program cost and effectiveness, community support, and percentage of loss returned. The impact of restitution programs in the juvenile justice system is also discussed. Prepared statements, letters, and supplemental materials are appended. (JAC)