On April 27–28, 2017, the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice (FACJJ) held an in-person meeting in Chicago, IL. In her remarks, OJJDP Acting Administrator Eileen M. Garry discussed, among other topics, the introduction of  bills HR–1809 and S–860 into both Houses of Congress to reauthorize the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended. In addition, Acting Administrator Garry emphasized that OJJDP is committed to continuing its focused effort to establish and strengthen direct relationships between OJJDP and the nation’s 56 State Advisory Groups.

The 2-day meeting also featured discussions about the further development of FACJJ’s website and reports by the FACJJ subcommittees on confidentiality of records, research and publications, transitioning youth, and legislation. In addition, the event included a presentation on current juvenile justice statistical trends by Melissa Sickmund, Director of the National Center for Juvenile Justice, and another presentation by Lisa Jacobs and David Olson, Loyola University Chicago, on the challenges and opportunities that arise when young adults are involved in the justice system.

FACJJ meetings are open to the public; anyone may register to attend and observe. Additional information is available on the committee’s website.