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Purpose Statement
To help state and local officials and practitioners identify and address criminal and juvenile justice issues through research, data and policy analysis, planning and grant administration.
Justice Advisory Board |
Juvenile Justice Advisory Council |
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The Justice Advisory Board is created by state law to coordinate the study of justice system issues, to develop plans and recommendations for system improvements and to assist state and local agencies and officials. |
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The Juvenile Justice Advisory Council is appointed by the Governor pursuant to federal law to oversee Iowa's use of federal juvenile justice and delinquency prevention Formula Grant (Title II) funding and to develop plans for system improvements. |
Justice System Research, Planning & Data Coordination |
Juvenile Justice System Community Support |
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Administration of Grant Programs:
Training & Technical Assistance:
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The Justice Advisory Board and the Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning are established through the provisions of the Code of Iowa, Chapter 216A. The Iowa Juvenile Justice Advisory Council is established pursuant to the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (as amended 12/2018).