New Mexico Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee Minutes
The meeting featured a presentation on the Youth Subcommittee Work Plan and its goals, including a youth-led podcast project and new membership recruitment. There was a discussion regarding the Continuum of Services in Luna and Hidalgo Counties, detailing funding awards and successful community collaborations. The committee reviewed the 2023 Youth Risk Resiliency Survey (YRRS) results, covering protective factors and resilience trends, and debated how this data can better inform future grant RFPs and detention center assessments. Additionally, the committee reviewed the FFY2024 Racial and Ethnic Disparities (RED) Plan, noting progress in diversion rates for specific youth populations and discussing expansion strategies for tribal areas. The meeting concluded with the approval of grant applications for Curry County.