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Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee
Board Information
Policy Area
Public SafetyPurpose
The primary purpose of the JJDP Act is to offer states guidance and funding in addressing juvenile justice issues such as delinquency prevention, alternatives to detention, holding youth accountable for their actions, reducing Disproportionate Minority Contact, ensuring that detained juveniles are held separately from adults, and more.Seat Restrictions
Term Limit: 0 | Term Length: 2Meeting Information
Meets every other month determined by members schedules Meeting place is the same for this year, but it can changeCompensation
noneLegal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophelia Akoto | Youth Member 5 | Governor | August 4, 2026 |
| Laura Ames | Seat 7 | Governor | July 13, 2025 |
| Kevan Barton | Seat 5 | Governor | October 27, 2026 |
| Ms. Lisa Braude PhD | Seat 8 | Governor | April 30, 2025 |
| Lavar Click-Bruce | Seat 11 | Governor | June 24, 2026 |
| Mr. Glenn E. Daly | Seat 13 | Governor | June 29, 2016 |
| Ms. Margery H. Daniels | Seat 4 | Governor | December 22, 2024 |
| Dr. Elizabeth Englander | Seat 2 | Governor | March 23, 2026 |
| Edna Etienne-Dupie | Youth Member 4 | Governor | July 28, 2025 |
| Jeff Farnsworth | Seat 9 | Governor | July 14, 2025 |
| Ms. Kanchana N. Fernando Esquire | Seat 3 | Governor | July 13, 2025 |
| Jeffrey Lopes | Seat 10 | Governor | July 12, 2026 |
| Mo Moore | Youth Member 1 | Governor | January 28, 2025 |
| Ava Newton | Youth Member 2 | Governor | March 31, 2025 |
| Ms. Cecely A. Reardon | Seat 12 | Governor | October 27, 2026 |
| Janelle Ridley | Seat 1 (Chair) | Governor | January 28, 2025 |
| Elisha R. Willis Esq. | Seat 6 | Governor | May 14, 2025 |
| Isiah Young | Youth Member 3 | Governor | January 28, 2025 |