The Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) was established in 1995 to serve as the single agency of State government with centralized authority for planning, policy development, and provision of services in the juvenile justice system. The JJC is committed to implementing and promoting policies and practices that improve outcomes for young people involved with the juvenile justice system, their families, and their communities.
The JJC’s three primary responsibilities are providing care, custody, and rehabilitative services to youth committed to the agency by the courts, supervising and coordinating services for youth released from custody on parole, and supporting local efforts to provide prevention and early intervention services to at-risk and court-involved youth.
Across a continuum of care, which includes secure care facilities, residential community homes, and community-based parole and transitional services, the JJC provides programming, supports, and opportunities designed to help youth grow and thrive and to become independent, productive, and law-abiding citizens.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, this notice of the New Jersey Governor’s Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Committee regular meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. is being provided. The meeting will be held in person at the following location:
Albert Elias Residential Community Home
479 W Burlington St, Bordentown, NJ. (Click for directions)
Formal action may be taken at the meeting concerning the following matters:
- Vote Bylaws
- Vote on FY21 Budget
- Vote on vendor to host statewide youth conference
A virtual participation option is also available. Here is the information to join virtually.
Microsoft Teams
Conference Phone Number: 1-856-338-7074
Meeting ID: 277 683 180 803
Passcode: Uv3z9op9
Link to join the meeting
Join the meeting now
Individuals interested in attending this meeting please email Leanna.Lowe-Lumpkin@jjc.nj.gov.
COVID-19 Updates
The Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) continues to take measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. More information…
Victim Information:
1) How to file a domestic violence restraining order; 2) resources for domestic violence victims; and 3) petitioning the court to dissolve the no contact order for defendants/juveniles released from custody due to public health emergency credits.
Recent JJC News
Attorney General Platkin, Youth Justice Commission Release Reports on Recidivism and Outcomes, Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Annual Data
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Youth Justice Commission (YJC) released reports tracking trends in youth justice.
Juvenile Justice Commission Hosts 2024 Youth Justice Conference
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) celebrated 20 years of implementing the groundbreaking Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI). The JJC hosted its 2024 Youth Justice Conference on Thursday, October 10th and Friday, October 11th.
AG Platkin Announces Working Group to Examine Uses for Secure Youth Facilities Upon Closure
With plans progressing for new youth facilities in New Jersey and two existing facilities set to close, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the creation of the Youth Justice Working Group: From Secure Care to Restorative Care, tasked with providing recommendations regarding repurposing the two facilities due to close.