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News From the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice
The Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice (FACJJ) is convening a meeting on April 27–28, 2017, in Chicago, IL. The meeting will include remarks from OJJDP Acting Administrator Eileen M. Garry; report outs from FACJJ subcommittees on legislation, confidentiality of court records, research and publications, and transitioning youth; and a discussion of general committee business. Meeting details will be provided in the next issue of OJJDP News @ a Glance.
FACJJ meetings are open to the public; anyone may register to attend and observe. Additional information is available on the committee’s website.
The Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice is a consultative body established by the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended (Section 223), and is supported by OJJDP. Composed of members of state advisory groups on juvenile justice, the committee advises the President and Congress on matters related to juvenile justice, evaluates the progress and accomplishments of juvenile justice activities and projects, and advises the OJJDP Administrator on the work of OJJDP.