The State Advisory Board (SAB) for Juvenile Services was reconstituted in 2006 exclusively as a 19 member advisory board to the Secretary of DJS. The State Advisory Board is committed to supporting the vision set forth by Governor O’Malley and Secretary DeVore to reform the juvenile justice system in Maryland. Key responsibilities of the SAB specified in Human Services Article § 9-215 include providing consultation and advice to the Secretary of DJS, recommending policies to the Secretary to improve services in the State, interpreting for the public, and participating in planning development and use of available resources to meet Departmental needs.
The Department has established Facility Advisory Boards for all state-operated detention centers and committed facilities, which are overseen by the Advisory Boards Support unit. The unit is responsible for organizing, planning, and staffing all advisory board meetings, and recruiting board members from the community, local agencies, and business establishments where the facility is located. The unit also serves as the liaison between the board members and DJS, and attends events hosted by the board members for youth in DJS care.
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