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The committees address various juvenile court-related topics. Commission members and key stakeholders provide valuable knowledge to address juvenile court-related issues.
The Advisory Council is a multidisciplinary team that works with juvenile justice, child welfare, and the Court Improvement Program to develop and implement collaborative projects to achieve safety and well-being in the best interest of court-involved youth and families.
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The Data Committee ensures that stakeholders have the tools, training, and unified structure to enable them to enter the data necessary for monitoring quality control to help all stakeholders to make evidence-based decisions.
The Community Resources Committee strives to guarantee that each judicial district has the resources and evidence-based community services needed to offer court-involved juveniles the services established by the validated assessment in their local areas, as well as to secure adequate funding for evidence-based services customized to meet the needs of each judicial district.
The Juvenile Officer Staffing Committee aims to ensure each judicial district has sufficiently educated, experienced, and fairly-compensated staff to follow established protocols, conduct validated assessments, and provide quality juvenile services to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for juveniles.
The Commission Partnership Committee supports Pillar 3 of the Commission’s Strategic Plan by strengthening partnerships and collaboration across systems that serve children, youth, and families. The committee focuses on supporting workforce development so stakeholders have the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to effectively serve families; identifying and sharing best practices and effective programs that improve outcomes; and building strong relationships with the executive, legislative, and judicial branches to enhance coordination and overall impact for court-involved youth and families.
The Video Committee aims to ensure that modern multimedia tools are accessible and readily available to enhance court interactions.
Student Success Committee
Recognizing the connection between school practices and juvenile court involvement, this year the Commission launched the Student Success Committee in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education. This interdisciplinary group is creating a statewide resource toolkit for schools on truancy prevention, discipline alternatives, and coordinated responses, aimed at reducing reliance on law enforcement and courts for school-based behavior. The DOE has begun piloting some initiatives with us, at their expense, that we hope that after studying can be modified and used in other jurisdictions.
Strategic Priorities Committee
As a cornerstone of strategic planning, the committee diligently identifies and evaluates key initiatives that drive long-term growth and success.
Expanding Public Education & Outreach Committee
The Expanding Public Education and Outreach Committee supports Pillar 2 of the Commission’s Strategic Plan by increasing access to reliable information, resources, and support for court-involved children, youth, and families. The committee works to build and maintain a centralized resource hub that provides easy access to best practices and evidence-based programs. It also develops and shares practical, research-informed tools to strengthen cross-system collaboration in juvenile justice and child welfare cases. Through these efforts, the committee advocates for sufficient funding, services, and statewide support to help ensure outcomes are fair and consistent, regardless of where families live.
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