Michigan Governor Creates Committee on Juvenile Justice

Last week, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder announced the creation of the Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice, an advisory board held within the Michigan Department of Human Services. The Committee was created by combining two commissions focused on juvenile justice issues. Executive Order 2012-1 established the 15-member committee to advise on juvenile justice issues and guide effective implementation of juvenile justice policies and programs.
From the release:

Previously, the 30-member Michigan Commission on Juvenile Justice and the nine-member Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Advisory both provided guidance to the governor. The new, smaller joint commission will provide better focus on issues and be more likely to meet quorum requirements. The membership of the new committee will also contain judges, members active within the community and law enforcement personnel. Prevention of juvenile delinquency will play a significant role in the committee's advisory function.
"The promotion of stronger families, healthier youth and safer communities in our state is of utmost importance," said Snyder. "With the merger of the two commissions and the appointments of these new committee members with such vast and pertinent experience, I am confident these changes will help produce effective and comprehensive strategies to address the issues of, and help reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency."

Click here to visit the Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice's website.

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