2026 Virginia Community Criminal Justice Board Forum

The 2026 Virginia Community Criminal Justice Board Forum is an in-person event hosted by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. It focuses on strengthening local justice systems, fostering collaboration, and tackling cross-system challenges that Virginia's Community Criminal Justice Boards (CCJBs) face. CCJBs are local advisory bodies in all 133 counties and independent cities, providing local oversight and coordinated planning for criminal justice. The forum aims to help CCJB teams build practical skills, enhance board operations, and develop tools they can immediately apply in their communities. Attendees can expect to learn about developing and implementing policies that support sentencing alternatives, using resources efficiently, improving public safety, and ensuring accountability.