Juvenile Justice Youth Advisory Board
As part of its work under a federal OJJDP grant, OJD created a Juvenile Justice Youth Advisory Board to provide it with a critical perspective on its delinquency system improvement efforts.
The board was comprised of 6 young individuals committed to improving Oregon's system for future youth. They met monthly in 2024 to discuss their experiences and created a list of five recommendations.
- Develop a Juvenile Justice Handbook for Justice-Involved Youth
- Provide Additional Training on Youth & Family Engagement
- Install Courthouse Kiosk/Information Centers in Local Courts
- Extend Court Hours to Accommodate Youth & Families
- Launch Peer Mentor/Credible Messenger Pilot Program
The board chose to focus on the first recommendation, and spent 2025 meetings creating a Juvenile Justice Handbook, which is in the final editing stages and should be complete by Summer 2026.
If you have questions about this work, please reach out to Caroline Meyer at caroline.e.meyer@ojd.state.or.us.