Minnesota Corrections Association - Juvenile Justice Committee

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Juvenile Justice Committee

Committee purpose statement:
This committee shall work closely with the legislative committee/legislative liaison including preparing position statements that have Executive Board or Presidential approval.

Committee action statement:
This Committee shall focus on issues germane to juvenile justice.

Goals:

Promote representation on the committee that broadly represents Minnesota’s Juvenile Justice Professionals.
Expand participation in and knowledge of statewide initiatives that pertain to juvenile justice and keep the Board apprised of these issues.
Remain current about juvenile justice issues and provide information needed to support excellence in practice and address correctional leadership in the field.
Work closely with legislative committee on pending legislative action as it relates to juvenile justice and respond with position statements (with Board approval) when necessary.