Juvenile Justice Amendments of 1980

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Juvenile Justice Amendments of 1980 - Amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to extend through fiscal year 1984 the current level of authorization of appropriations for the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Office, Federal assistance for State programs, and the runaway youth grants program. Revises the findings of such Act to declare the need for attention to the problems of alcohol abuse by young people and the commission of serious crimes by juveniles. Modifies the purposes of such Act to include, with respect to the prevention of juvenile delinquency, the policy of strengthening the family unit so that juveniles may be retained in their homes. Revises certain definitions in the Act. Adds new definitions of "secure detention facility," "secure correctional facility," and "serious crime." Places the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention under the general authority of the Attorney General, instead of the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA). Authorizes the Administrator of LEAA to provide training assistance to Federal, State, and local governments with respect to juvenile delinquency programs. Limits the authorizati…