The purpose of the Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice and Prevention is to advise and assist the Criminal Justice Services Board, the Department, all agencies, departments, boards and institutions of the Commonwealth, and units of general local government, or combinations thereof, on matters related to the prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency and the administration of juvenile justice in the Commonwealth.
Term
Four years; no more than two consecutive full terms; legislative members shall serve for the terms for which they were elected
Composition
The Advisory Committee shall consist of the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; the Commissioner of Social Services; the Director of the Department of Juvenile Justice; the Superintendent of Public Instruction; the Commissioner of Health; one member of the Senate Committee for Courts of Justice appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules after consideration of the recommendation of the Chairman of the Senate Committee for Courts of Justice; one member of the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates after consideration of the recommendation of the Chairman of the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions; and such number of non legislative citizen members appointed by the Governor to comply with the membership range established by the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 5633.
Vacant Seats
The seat descriptions indicate if there is a specific requirement for that seat (a profession, consumer, someone who lives in a certain congressional district, etc.). If there is only a number listed (Seat 7), there is no specific criteria for that seat. A “citizen” seat requires someone who is not affiliated with that profession. If you're interested in any of these seats, submit an application.
Formerly Under Jurisdiction of Virginia Juvenile Justice System
1 seat
Law Enforcement (SRO)
1 seat
Private nonprofit concerned w/youth development, families, etc.
1 seat
Prosecutor
1 seat
Total seats available: 4
Current Board Members
Member:Marie Clare Matricardi
Seat:
Member of the General Public (Under 28)
End Date:6/30/2026
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:James E. Laster
Seat:
Private nonprofit concerned w/youth development, families, etc.
End Date:6/30/2026
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:Erik A. Conyers
Seat:
Member of the General Public (Under 28)
End Date:6/30/2026
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:Olivia G. Saunders
Seat:
Member of the General Public (Under 28)
End Date:6/30/2026
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:HON Stephanie M. Ayers
Seat:
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Judge
End Date:6/30/2026
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:Jack A. White
Seat:
Member of the General Public (Under 28)
End Date:6/30/2026
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:Dr. Brooke S. Rudis
Seat:
Expertise in School Violence and alternatives to suspension and expulsion
End Date:6/30/2026
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:Kathryn M. Rowell
Seat:
Representative of Local Tribal Community
End Date:6/30/2027
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:Alexandria Wall
Seat:
Representative of Victim or Witness Advocacy Group
End Date:6/30/2027
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:Teresa C. Berry
Seat:
Representative of a Victim or Witness Advocacy Group
End Date:6/30/2027
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:Pastor Valerie R. Coley
Seat:
Private/Non-Profit Organization on Family/Children
End Date:6/30/2027
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:Mrs. Sallie O. Amos
Seat:
Detention Center Leadership
End Date:6/30/2027
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:Mrs. Dana M. Partin
Seat:
Locally elected official representing general purpose local government
End Date:6/30/2027
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:Mr Samuel A. Perez
Seat:
Currently or Formerly Under Jurisdiction of Virginia Juvenile Justice System or Parent/Guardian
End Date:6/30/2027
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:Demetria Davis
Seat:
LCSW, LPC, CSAC- Expertise in preventing/ addressing MH and SA needs in delinquent and at-risk youth
End Date:6/30/2027
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:Attorney Bridgette R. Bowman
Seat:
Defense Counsel for children and youth
End Date:6/30/2027
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:Jake W. Petzold
Seat:
Under 28
End Date:6/30/2029
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:Christopher Coleman
Seat:
Private nonprofit concerned w/youth development, families, etc.
End Date:6/30/2029
Biography:
No bio provided yet...
Member:David Hall
Seat:
Formerly Under Jurisdiction of Virginia Juvenile Justice System
