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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 site.



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