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Vision Statement

We envision a state in which all youth and families are safe, healthy, educated, supported equitably and provided opportunities to achieve their full potential.

Mission Statement

The Governor's Juvenile Justice Commission (GJJC) strives to positively impact youth and families by promoting individual opportunities through state and local partnerships, emphasizing evidence-based, trauma informed, and culturally competent practices. This will be accomplished by enhancing collaboration, sharing information, leveraging resources, and providing leadership and expertise to policy makers.

Recent Updates

Now accepting nominations for the 2026 Tony Maggiore Youth Excellence Award!

Please submit the online nomination form by June 30, 2026, nominating a young person who:

  • Is between 16 and 28 years old
  • Had prior contact with the juvenile justice system
  • Has made great strides, despite previous contact with the juvenile justice system in overcoming obstacles to improve their life and their community.
Awards announced for the FY23 Positive Youth Development and FY22 Youth Justice System Improvement Grants

Three awards were made to agencies in Milwaukee, Chippewa, and Sawyer Counties for the FY2023 Positive Youth Development Grant Program. Two awards were made to agencies in Milwaukee County for the FY2022 Youth Justice System Improvement Grant Program. All agency awards are listed in the Initiatives By County page.

GJJC Approved Statements on Juvenile Life Without Parole

The Governor's Juvenile Justice Commission approved two statements opposing life sentences without opportunity for parole for youthful offenders.

2025 Youth Outreach Project Final Report Published

The final report on the Youth Outreach Project conducted by the Youth Voice Commission in 2025 is published and available to read and share.