State Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention
California’s State Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (SACJJDP) is made up of Governor-appointed subject matter experts who are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all youth in California.
Mission
To serve the Governor, the Legislature and the people of California by promoting effective juvenile justice policies and programming in compliance with goals set forth in the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.
Core Values
Strategy – a coalition of knowledgeable stakeholders and communities, current or former wards, and local elected officials
Advocacy – a plan to prevent juvenile crime while providing treatment and rehabilitation for juvenile offenders
Compliance – a means of monitoring program compliance and ensuring adherence with the core protections of federal law
SACJJDP Membership Criteria, Categories & Requirements
Under Title II, California’s Three-Year State Plan provides for our State Advisory Group (SAG) to consist of not less than 15 and not more than 33 members appointed by the Governor. Members have training, experience, or special knowledge concerning adolescent development, the prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency, the administration of juvenile justice, or the reduction of juvenile delinquency. SACJJDP’s member categories are noted below:
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Category |
Criteria |
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A |
At least 1 locally elected official representing general purpose local government |
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B |
Representatives of law enforcement and juvenile justice agencies, including juvenile and family court judges, prosecutors, counsel for children and youth, and probation workers |
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C |
Representatives of public agencies concerned with delinquency prevention or treatment, such as welfare, social services, child and adolescent mental health, education, child and adolescent substance abuse, special education, services for youth with disabilities, recreation, and youth services |
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D |
Representatives of private nonprofit organizations, including persons with a special focus on preserving and strengthening families, parent groups and parent self-help groups, youth development, delinquency prevention and treatment, neglected or dependent children, quality of juvenile justice, education, and social services for children |
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E |
Volunteers who work with delinquent youth or youth at risk of delinquency |
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F |
Representatives of programs that are alternatives to incarceration, including organized recreation activities |
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G |
Persons with special experience and competence in addressing problems related to school violence and vandalism and alternatives to suspension and expulsion |
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H |
Persons, licensed or certified by the applicable state, with expertise and competence in preventing and addressing mental health and substance abuse needs in delinquent youth and youth at risk of delinquency |
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I |
Representatives of victim or witness advocacy groups, including at least one individual with expertise in addressing the challenges of sexual abuse and exploitation and trauma, particularly the needs of youth who experienced disproportionate levels of sexual abuse, exploitation, and trauma before entering the juvenile justice system |
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J |
For a state in which one or more Indian Tribes are located, an Indian tribal representative (if such a representative is available) or other individual with significant expertise in tribal law enforcement and juvenile justice in Indian tribal communities. |
SACJJDP Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
- Thursday, December 12, 2024 Agenda & Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- Recording of the meeting
- OYCR Presentation
- Approval of 3-Year Plan
- Approval of Compliance Monitoring Report (BSCC)
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- 2025 Meeting Schedule (TBD)
Title II and Title II Tribal Youth Tribal Programs
For information about the Title II and Title II Tribal Youth Grants, Requests for Proposals, and other grant program information continue to the Title II Grant Program page.
Title II State Plan, Applications, Solicitations, and Implementing Statute
California is required to complete a new State Plan every three years. The State Plan is then updated annually in years two and three. California’s annual application for the Title II award also serves as the State Plan or State Plan update, depending on the year
California’s Title II Applications to OJJDP
OJJDP Title II Formula Grants Solicitations
Implementing Statute
Title II Plans and Reports
Under the JJDPA all states must submit annually plans to comply with the following core protections: 1) Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders, 2) Adult Jail and Lock-Up Removal, 3) “Sight and Sound” Separation, and 4) Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC). The first three core protections are addressed in the Compliance Monitoring Plans. The DMC or Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities (R.E.D.) requirement is addressed in its own plan.
California Racial and Ethnic Disparity Plan
Title II Grant Program Application
OYCR Compliance Monitoring Plan
2024 Compliance Monitoring Plan
SACJJDP Annual Reports to the Legislature
The JJDPA also requires that the SACJJDP submit annually to the Legislature its recommendations regarding California’s compliance with the core requirements.
Contact the OYCR about the SACJJDP
Krystal Lewis-Britton: Title II Program Manager
- Krystal.lewis@chhs.ca.gov (916) 508-8097