Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Melanie Jenkins’s organization
Apr 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
JJAB Meeting
The meeting included reports on FFY22 and FFY23 Title II subawards, including monitoring visits for OMAC, Book Works, and Men2Be programs. The board reviewed and approved the proposed FFY25 Title II formula grant budget. Discussions also addressed the timeline for the FFY26 Title II grant, the adjustment of the June meeting date, and committee updates from Executive, Grants, SEJAY, and Emerging Leaders subcommittees. Specifically, the Grant Committee identified a correction needed for the FY23 NOFO, and the board approved an extension for the application deadline.
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The meeting featured an overview of the Interstate Compact for Juveniles, detailing its legal framework and operational procedures for juvenile supervision transfers and runaways. The Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation presented on the impact of Title II funding on their youth engagement and intervention programs, highlighting successful outcomes and recidivism reduction. Updates were provided on the Department of Juvenile Justice's RED plan, audit compliance, and monitoring strategies. The board discussed the potential participation in the Youth Pathways to Safety Initiative and received updates from various committees, including plans for restorative circles and youth leadership development.
Oct 10, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Meeting
The board discussed the rebranding of 'Life Literacy' to 'Empowering Education' and its impact on youth financial literacy and delinquency prevention. Nominations were approved for new board members, including youth representatives. The Department of Juvenile Justice provided updates on conference attendance, compliance audits, and the status of federal grants during the government shutdown. Committee reports covered strategic planning for behavioral health, recent legislative testimony before the Juvenile Justice Oversight Commission, partnerships with academic institutions, grant recommendations, and community listening sessions focused on state bills.
Aug 15, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Meeting
The meeting included a review of FFY22 Title II Grant recommendations, where the subcommittee proposed funding allocations for six organizations to align with budget and program priorities. Updates were provided on the Office of Violence Prevention's ongoing work regarding trauma-resilient communities and outreach initiatives. The Department of Juvenile Justice provided status updates on the Racial and Ethnic Disparities Plan, compliance audits, and an upcoming youth justice conference. Committee reports were presented for the Grants, SEJAY, and Executive committees, with discussion regarding potential collaborations with Bellarmine University. Additionally, the Board discussed strategies to manage potentially triggering topics during meetings and explored partnership opportunities for fall community engagement projects.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
