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The Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice is a consultative
body established by the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Act of 2002 and supported by OJJDP. Composed of appointed representatives
of the nation's State Advisory Groups, 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.
The Advisory Committee has completed its 2004 Annual Report, which
will be sent to the President and Congress and will soon be available
on the Committee's Web site (ojjdp.ncjrs.org/jjac). The
Report presents state perspectives on the operation of OJJDP and
on federal legislation pertaining to juvenile justice and delinquency
prevention. Reflecting concerns and issues identified by Governors
and by those working on the front lines with juveniles, the Report
offers 13 recommendations for the President and Congress about how
to address some of the critical juvenile justice issues facing the
country, including disproportionate minority contact, juvenile female
offenders, and youth gangs.
The Advisory Committee has also completed a 2004 Report with 23
recommendations for the Administrator of OJJDP regarding the operation
of the Office. The Report suggests issues to be addressed by OJJDP
in the future, including alternatives to detention, disproportionate
minority contact, the need for collaboration among agencies, and
the mental health and drug abuse treatment needs of juvenile offenders.
This Report will also be available on the Committee's Web
site.
The Advisory Committee's next meeting will be held May 17–18,
2005, in Albuquerque, NM. Observers are invited to open sessions
only. Individuals who wish to attend as observers should preregister
by e-mailing the Juvenile Justice Resource Center at [email protected].
Details of meetings and other information about the Advisory
Committee are available
on the Committee's Web
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