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 New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., this notice of the New Jersey Youth Justice Commission Executive Board meeting on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. is being provided. The meeting will be held via video conference call.
Agenda items include approval of minutes, Chair’s report, Executive Director’s report, resolutions, old business, and new business. Formal action may be taken on three resolutions to authorize readoption of rules with amendments including: N.J.A.C. 13:92, Manual of Standards for Juvenile Facilities; N.J.A.C. 13:97, Office of Investigations; and N.J.A.C. 13:100, Classification Assignment Process for Juveniles.
Information to participate:
Conference Phone Number: 1-856-338-7074
Phone Conference ID: 654 164 617#
Microsoft Teams meeting:
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Meeting ID: 275 396 142 517
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Individuals interested in attending this meeting may call the Youth Justice Commission at 609-292-1444.
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.