Juvenile Justice

Alaska Juvenile Justice
Advisory Committee Activities

 

The Alaska Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (AJJAC) is comprised of committed citizens from all parts of Alaska who have experience with youth and juvenile justice issues. This non-partisan group of volunteers includes parents, teachers, social service workers, court and corrections employees, and youth. They are appointed by the Governor to serve in accordance with the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act of 1974.

One of AJJAC's primary responsibilities is to assist the Alaska Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) in the allocation of federal JJDP Act grant funds. These funds help support delinquency prevention and intervention efforts in urban and rural communities throughout the state. This federal funding is a cost savings for the State and provides valuable services to Alaska's youth, families and communities.

Another important AJJAC responsibility is assist the State in achieving and maintaining compliance with federally-mandated juvenile holding practices. Compliance with these mandates is required to maintain the State's eligibility for the JJDP grant funds.

Finally, the AJJAC makes annual recommendations to the Governor and Legislature regarding juvenile justice issues. These recommendations are published in the AJJAC's annual report.

For more information regarding the AJJAC, contact the DJJ Juvenile Justice Specialist at (907) 465-3855 or (907) 465-2212.