Alaska Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (AJJAC)
It is the mission of the Alaska Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee to provide support, advice, and guidance to the government and citizens of the State of Alaska, in accordance with the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, to help reduce and prevent juvenile crime, while ensuring that Alaska's youth are provided with meaningful opportunities to succeed.
AJJAC Activities and Structure
The Alaska Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (AJJAC) is comprised of 15-33 committed citizens from all parts of Alaska who have experience with youth and juvenile justice issues. This non-partisan group of volunteers includes parents, teachers, social service workers, court and corrections employees, and youth (under the age of 28). They are appointed by the governor to serve in accordance with the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act of 1974, as amended. If you are interested in serving on AJJAC or viewing the current membership roster, please see the Office of the Governor’s
Boards and Commissions website.
One of AJJAC's primary responsibilities is to assist the Alaska Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) in the allocation of federal JJDP Act grant funds. These funds help support delinquency prevention and intervention efforts in urban and rural communities throughout the state. This federal funding is a cost savings for the state and provides valuable services to Alaska's youth, families, and communities. Another important AJJAC responsibility is assisting the state in achieving and maintaining compliance with federally mandated Racial & Ethnic Disparities (R/ED) reduction planning. Finally, the AJJAC makes annual recommendations to the governor and legislature regarding juvenile justice issues. These recommendations are published in the AJJAC's annual report.
About AJJAC
Contact Us
For more information regarding the AJJAC or to get AJJAC Annual Reports, contact the DJJ Juvenile Justice Specialist at the
Juneau Director's Office.