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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.

Juvenile Justice System Stakeholder Survey 2027-2029

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (WI DOJ), in collaboration with the Governor’s Juvenile Justice Commission (GJJC), is developing a comprehensive juvenile justice strategic plan (Three-Year Plan) for 2027-2029.

The GJJC requests your input on the most pressing issues youth face in your community and action priorities that should be included in the Three-Year Plan. The WI DOJ and GJJC value your input as a stakeholder and appreciate you taking the time to complete the survey below. The survey takes an estimated 15 minutes to complete and is open for responses through August, 31, 2026. Please complete the online survey available through Qualtrics. You are also invited to share the survey link with other juvenile justice stakeholders.

The data from the survey will be analyzed in aggregate and responses are anonymous. The data from the survey will be used to inform the GJJC’s priorities, goals, and objectives for the Title II Formula Grant for the next three years. This Three-Year Plan is required to be eligible to apply for Title II Formula Grant funds from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).

Recent Updates

The GJJC requests your input on the most pressing issues youth face in your community and action priorities that should be included in the Three-Year Plan. The WI DOJ and GJJC value your input as a stakeholder and invite you to complete the online survey. The deadline to respond is August 31, 2026.

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.

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.

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