May | June 2017

News From the Advisory Committee
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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.

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.