What the GJJAC Does
The Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (GJJAC) is committed to improving the quality of juvenile justice.
Each year, the GJJAC collects and analyzes juvenile justice system data and risk factors which may lead to delinquency. Based on the data analyses, the GJJAC selects program areas for funding and makes recommendations for improving our state's juvenile justice system. This information is presented in an annual report to the Governor and Legislature.
The GJJAC awards federal funds to innovative demonstration projects for delinquency prevention and the treatment of juveniles involved in the juvenile justice system, or at risk of involvement in the system. The projects are selected on the basis of an annual competitive process and are required to have an objective, independent evaluation to determine their effectiveness. Projects that are proven to be effective are often continued by private, local government or state funding.
The GJJAC also awards funds to local advisory committees (Community Juvenile Justice Coordination) to coordinate local juvenile justice services for delinquency prevention and systems improvement efforts. In addition, technical assistance, training, and research projects are awarded funds to improve our state's juvenile justice system.
For a summary of specific projects and programs sponsored by GJJAC, or for a Grants Application form, please see "Current Projects." For a complete look at what we have already done, see "Annual Report."
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