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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  1. What equipment is required to view a satellite videoconference?
  2. I don't have that kind of equipment at my agency. Where might I go to find such a facility?
  3. What is required to view online?
  4. Can I tape the broadcast?
  5. Are there written materials to accompany the broadcast?
  6. If I am unable to tape the broadcast, are videotapes available for purchase?
  7. How can a find a registered viewing site in my community?
  1. You will need a facility that has a steerable satellite dish that can receive either C-band or KU-band broadcasts. The facility should also have a room large enough to hold your group, a television, and a VCR so that you can tape the broadcast.

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  2. Good resources are community colleges, county extension agencies, universities, and school systems.

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  3. Your computer needs to have broadband capability, Internet access, a sound card and speakers, and Microsoft MediaPlayer software.

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  4. No rights are reserved by OJJDP or the ABA. We encourage you to tape and make the program available to juvenile justice professionals in your community.

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  5. You will be notified by email when the accompanying written materials are available to download from this website. The written materials for satellite downlink sites will include the Technical Guide (satellite coordinates, etc.), Facilitator's Guide (helpful information about facilitating a satellite downlink, and Participant Guide which will include information about the topic, the promising programs featured in the broadcast, and resource information.

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  6. Tapes are available through the Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse at 1-800-638-8736. Tapes are normally available about 2 weeks after the live broadcast
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  7. A list of registered downlink sites is posted for each videoconference. Just follow the videoconference link at www.trc.eku.edu/jj
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