The Lake County Juvenile Justice Council (LCJJC) is establishing a Youth Advisory Board (YAB) to provide young people with a meaningful opportunity to share their ideas, experiences, and perspectives on issues affecting youth and the juvenile justice system in Lake County.
Supported by grant funding currently available through June 30, 2027, the YAB will work with the Juvenile Justice Council to identify issues affecting young people, develop recommendations, participate in community initiatives, and ensure that youth perspectives help inform efforts to strengthen juvenile justice in Lake County. The LCJJC will continue to explore opportunities for additional funding and resources to sustain and expand the YAB beyond the current grant period. The availability of activities and participation supports will depend on available funding and resources.
Ages 14–18
High-school-aged youth who live in Lake County
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JJC R/ED Committee Meeting
November 18, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
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JJC Meeting
November 19, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
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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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