The Juvenile Justice Advisory Council (JJAC) is appointed by the Governor pursuant to federal law to oversee Iowa's use of the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (as amended 12/2018) Title II Formula Grant funds and to develop plans for system improvements.  The State of Iowa receives annual federal funding for the following areas:

  • Juvenile Justice Youth Development Allocation
  • Aftercare
  • Gender Specific Community Initiative
  • Disproportionate Minority Contact
  • Mental Health

Iowa JJDPA Plan 2024-2027

Goals & Objectives

2024-2027 Priority Areas/Goals & Objectives 

2021-2023 Priority Areas/Goals & Objectives

2018-2021 Goals-Objectives