Missouri Juvenile Justice Advisory Group
1101 North Riverside Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone:
(573)-751-2771
Fax:
(573)-751-5399
Email:
cvsu@dps.mo.gov
Website:
http://www.dps.mo.gov/dir/programs/jj/
Details on Board or Commission
Authority:
34 U.S.C. § 11133(a)
Department:
Public Safety
Mission:
To provide leadership and education to Missourians in the area of juvenile justice and ensuring the safety and well being of all youth, their families, and communities. JJAG envisions an environment in Missouri that helps all youth achieve their full potential, including maintenance of a separate juvenile justice system that balances justice for all juveniles with protection of all Missourians. JJAG endorses prevention, treatment, and the use of appropriate interventions necessary to promote public safety and youth development.
Function:
JJAG serves as the conduit for federal funding for state and local treatment and prevention services. In addition to serving the specific needs of Missouri, JJAG is available to assist the Governor and the Missouri Department of Public Safety, which is designated as the state agency to meet and maintain compliance with the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended.
SubCommittees:
As needed
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings:
Four meetings
Location of meetings:
Jefferson City; program sites throughout the state
Duration of meetings:
Five hours
Preparation time for meetings:
Regular meetings, one to two hours; eight hours for funding decision meetings
Total time commitment:
25 hours
Details on Members
Total members:
15
Appointed members:
15
Term length:
Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Membership can be between 15-33 members
Compensation:
Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements:
At least one-fifth of members must be youth that are under age 24 at the time of appointment. Three members must have been or are currently under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system; majority, including the chair, is not to be full-time employees of the federal, state, or local government. Members are to have training, experience, or special knowledge concerning the prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency or the administration of juvenile justice.
Political Requirements:
No
Geographic Requirements:
No
Senate Consent Required:
No
Members
The Honorable Harold Lowenstein
Over age 24 at time of appointment 1
Kansas City
Term begins: Jan 7, 1994
The Honorable John Parrish
Over age 24 at time of appointment 2
Springfield
Term begins: Jan 7, 1994
Mr. Keith Wood
Over age 24 at time of appointment 3
Maryville
Term begins: Apr 9, 1999
Mrs. Suzanne Kissock
Over age 24 at time of appointment 4
St. Joseph
Term begins: Oct 9, 2003
Rev. Larry G. Maddox
Over age 24 at time of appointment 5
Springfield
Term begins: Feb 20, 2008
Mr. David E. Nelson
Over age 24 at time of appointment 6
Jefferson City
Term begins: Mar 19, 2008
Ms. Joan Mary Esserman
Over age 24 at time of appointment 7
Webster Groves
Term begins: Feb 7, 2013
Mrs. Jody L Austin
Over age 24 at time of appointment 8
Springfield
Term begins: Oct 27, 2017
Mr. Thomas J. Frawley
Over age 24 at time of appointment 9
St. Louis
Term begins: May 30, 2018
Ms. Deborah Jones
Over age 24 at time of appointment 10
Sikeston
Term begins: Nov 6, 2019
Erin L. Wiseman
Local Government Official 1
Jefferson City
Term begins: Jul 27, 2018
Ms. Jordan Ifland
Under age 24 at time of appointment 1
Columbia
Term begins: Feb 7, 2013
Mr. Landon Miller
Under age 24 at time of appointment 2
Columbia
Term begins: May 16, 2018
Mr. Joseph Dene Smith
Under age 24 at time of appointment 3
Pleasant Hill
Term begins: Jul 27, 2018
Mr. Michael Lee Dammerich
Under age 24 at time of appointment 4
Montgomery City
Term begins: Jul 27, 2018