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Spriggs won't take OJJDP gig

Vicki Spriggs of the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission has withdrawn her name from consideration for Director of the federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Here's the relevant portion of an email she sent out to TJPC staff earlier this week:In recent weeks I have shared with audiences at various conferences I've addressed and with TJPC staff that I was approached by the White House Office of Personnel to determine my level of interest in appointment to the position of Director of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). I was honored to be considered for this appointment and to have the opportunity to serve the nation - so my name was vetted as a nominee.I have recently withdrawn my name from consideration due to circumstances (budget issues and Sunset review) and timing (the approaching legislative session)...continue to full post

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on June 11, 2010 (boomark / email).