Juvenile Justice Collaboration & MAFCA Workgroups

May 8, 2023

Collaboration Meeting

The MJDA, JJAM, and MAFCA Executive Boards are meeting together in Lansing on May 12. The discussion will include finding ways to support and collaborate with each other as organizations to better serve youth and families who come through our collective doors.

A joint conference is also being considered and discussed.

MAFCA Juvenile Justice Reforms Workgroups

MAFCA workgroups to begin implementation of anticipated Juvenile Justice Reforms are beginning to meet. Workgroups include:

Child Care Fund
Diversion and Consent Calendar
Post-Adjudication Risk and Needs Assessment
Detention and Residential Screening Tool
Probation Standards and Quality Assurance

If anyone has questions regarding the workgroups or would like to volunteer, they should contact Thom Lattig.

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