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| Arizona Juvenile Justice Commission | |
| The Arizona Juvenile Justice Commission is authorized under Executive Order 97-6 to receive and allocate federal funds under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002 (JJDP), as amended. In compliance with the JJDP Act, the Commission serves as Arizona’s State Advisory Group and is comprised of Governor-appointed citizens representing individuals from various aspects of the juvenile justice community. | |
| Vision for Arizona's Children and Youth | |
| Arizona will be recognized and respected nationally as a model state that promotes safe communities through support of life skills and accountability for youth and families. | |
| Mission for the Arizona Juvenile Justice Commission | |
| The Arizona Juvenile Justice Commission provides leadership to state and local communities to develop and maintain a coordinated, best practice approach to juvenile justice prevention, intervention and public safety. | |
| Membership | |
| Members have training, experience and special knowledge concerning the prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency and the administration of juvenile justice. The Commission includes representation from juvenile justice agencies, public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, locally elected officials as well as volunteers and youth. | |
| Membership List | |
| Roles and Responsibilities of the Arizona Juvenile Justice Commission | |
| For more information please contact: Janet Garcia (602) 542-3486 jgarcia@az.gov |
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