Justice Grants Administration: Juvenile Justice Advisory Group

Juvenile Justice Advisory Group

The Juvenile Justice Advisory Group (JJAG) advises the state juvenile agency, provides active consultation to the government and private agencies, and ensures the provision of comprehensive delinquency prevention programs that meet the needs of youth through the collaboration of many local systems with which a youth may interface. Consistent with these provisions, the JJAG:

Spearheads the development of the District's three-year statewide plan
Advises the Mayor and Legislature on compliance with core requirements of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act
Obtains input from youth currently under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system
Reviews and comments on a all grant proposals funded by federal formula grants
Assists in monitoring all juvenile detention and correction facilities and community-based programs to ensure compliance with the JJDP Act

JJAG Structure and Membership

The group consists of a minimum of 15 to 33 members that include the directors of juvenile justice agencies, prosecutors, public defenders, mental health professionals, community leaders, and most importantly, youth. If you would like to find out more on the JJAG, please contact the Office of Justice Grants Administration Staff or JJAG.

JJAG Executive Committee Members and Staff

Name	Title
Monica Parchment	Chair
Kia Chapman	Co-Chair
Stacia Jackson	Juvenile Justice Specialist