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 related funds.  The JJAC is charged with developing plans and recommendations for juvenile justice system improvements.  

Iowa JJDPA Plan 2024-2027

Goals & Objectives

2024-2027 Priority Areas/Goals & Objectives 

Subcommittees also support the work of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Council and are made up of volunteer members of the public. 

Racial/Ethnic Disparities subcommittee

Iowa Task Force for Young Women

Youth Justice Council