The Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice (MCJJ) provides advice, suggestions and solutions to the Governor on juvenile justice issues. It works collaboratively with the Department of Health and Human Services and other agencies. The Committee has been instrumental in changing practices, policies, and philosophies to improve the juvenile justice system.
Our Mission is to advise the Governor on matters related to juvenile justice legislation and administration, to mobilize communities to develop and implement prevention services, and to create a strategic plan that sets standards, determines priorities and allocates funds for successful delinquency prevention and rehabilitative programs.
Delinquency Prevention & Intervention Programs
MCJJ funds delinquency program initiatives related to community policing, community reintegration, gender specific (female) programs, community based programs, prevention, minority over-representation, and disproportionate minority contact programs.
OJJDP Grant Funding
The Juvenile Justice Grant Unit, directed by federal mandates and a committee appointed by the governor, funds a wide array of delinquency program initiatives using federal funding from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Resources
OJJDP Fact Sheet:
Key Amendments to JJRA 2018
State Advisory Groups:
Leading System Change