The Lake County Juvenile Justice Council (LCJJC) is creating a Youth Advisory Board (YAB) to give young people a meaningful opportunity to share their ideas, experiences, and perspectives on issues affecting youth and the juvenile justice system in Lake County.
The Youth Advisory Board will work with the Juvenile Justice Council to help identify issues affecting young people, develop recommendations, participate in community initiatives, and bring the youth perspective to conversations about juvenile justice in Lake County.
Ages 14–18
High-school-aged youth who live in Lake County
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Upcoming Meetings
JJC R/ED Committee Meeting
November 18, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Meeting Agenda TBD | Meetings Page
JJC Meeting
November 19, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
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News
Recent News
10/27/26: Child First Reform Task Force Meets
10/15/26: Illinois Supreme Court Amends Rules for Juvenile Court Appeals
8/20/26: Statewide: Changing juvenile detention
8/17/26: Parents are being held responsible for their kids’ crimes under new laws
8/6/26: Youth Justice Reformers Lay Out Plan for Probation Reforms
8/4/26: The Juvenile Justice Vibe Shift – R Street Institute
8/3/26: Ventura legislation on juvenile restorative justice programs signed into law
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