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The Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform will focus on analyzing our juvenile justice system, while recommending proven practices and strategies for reform grounded in data, research, and fundamental constitutional principles.
This task force will exist as a partnership between the county and state leaders, as well as other leaders involved in the juvenile justice system. Additionally, the Task Force's goal will be to develop an ambitious, innovative, and thorough analysis of Michigan's juvenile justice system, complete with recommendations for changes in state law, policy, and appropriations to improve youth outcomes.
Members:
Alisha Bell, Detroit, represents a county commissioner nominated by Michigan Association of Counties from a county with a population over 100,000
John Casteel, Ann Arbor, represents an individual who has lived experience as a justice involved youth in Michigan
Cameron Fraser, Traverse City, represents a juvenile defense attorney
Jeannine Gant, Detroit, reoresents a juvenile service provision community which may include juvenile detention, residential treatment or community based services
Steve Hinkley, Homer, represents a county sheriff nominated by the Michigan Sheriff's Association
Karen McDonald, Birmingham, represents a prosecuting attorney nominated by the Prosecuting Attorneys Assocation of Michigan
Everette Robbins II, New Boston, represents a police chief nominated by the Michigan Association of CHiefs of Police
Kimberly Thomas, Ann Arbor, represents a youth justice advocate
Marlene Webster, Owosso, represents a county commissioner nominated by the Michigan Association of Counties from a county under 100,000 in population
Colbert Williams, Grand Rapids, represents a parent or guardian of a justice involved youth in Michigan
Thom Lattig, juvenile court director, 20th Circuit Court
Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Clement
Judge Doreen Allen, Midland County Probate Court
Judge Karen Braxton, 3rd Circuit Court
Sen. Kim LaSata
Sen. Sylvia Santana
Rep. Sarah Lightner
Rep. Brenda Carter
Asst. Attorney General Stine Grand
State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice
Derrick McCree, Director of Juvenile Justice Programs, MDHHS
Jason Smith, Representative from Michigan Commission on Juvenile Justice
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist
