Juvenile Justice & Prevention Advisory Committee on
Purpose
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
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members
Marie Clare Matricardi
Member of the General Public (Under 28) Membership expires on 6/30/2026James E. Laster
Private nonprofit concerned w/youth development, families, etc. Membership expires on 6/30/2026Erik A. Conyers
Member of the General Public (Under 28) Membership expires on 6/30/2026Olivia G. Saunders
Member of the General Public (Under 28) Membership expires on 6/30/2026HON Stephanie M. Ayers
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Judge Membership expires on 6/30/2026Jack A. White
Member of the General Public (Under 28) Membership expires on 6/30/2026Dr. Brooke S. Rudis
Expertise in School Violence and alternatives to suspension and expulsion Membership expires on 6/30/2026Kathryn M. Rowell
Representative of Local Tribal Community Membership expires on 6/30/2027Alexandria Wall
Representative of Victim or Witness Advocacy Group Membership expires on 6/30/2027Teresa C. Berry
Representative of a Victim or Witness Advocacy Group Membership expires on 6/30/2027Pastor Valerie R. Coley
Private/Non-Profit Organization on Family/Children Membership expires on 6/30/2027Mrs. Sallie O. Amos
Detention Center Leadership Membership expires on 6/30/2027Mrs. Dana M. Partin
Locally elected official representing general purpose local government Membership expires on 6/30/2027Mr Samuel A. Perez
Currently or Formerly Under Jurisdiction of Virginia Juvenile Justice System or Parent/Guardian Membership expires on 6/30/2027Demetria Davis
LCSW, LPC, CSAC- Expertise in preventing/ addressing MH and SA needs in delinquent and at-risk youth Membership expires on 6/30/2027Attorney Bridgette R. Bowman
Defense Counsel for children and youth Membership expires on 6/30/2027Jake W. Petzold
Under 28 Membership expires on 6/30/2029Gabriel Mradu Suber
Formerly Under Jurisdiction of Virginia Juvenile Justice System Membership expires on 6/30/2029Christopher Gibbs
Law Enforcement (SRO) Membership expires on 6/30/2029Arielle Mitchell
Prosecutor Membership expires on 6/30/2029Christopher Coleman
Private nonprofit concerned w/youth development, families, etc. Membership expires on 6/30/2029David Hall
Formerly Under Jurisdiction of Virginia Juvenile Justice System Membership expires on 6/30/2029