February 17, 2016 Executive Committee Meeting

Audience

Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission Executive Committee Members and Staff. The public is welcome to attend.

Date/Time

February 17, 2016, 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m.

Location

  • 401 S Clinton, 5th Floor HFS - Chicago, IL
  • 823 E Monroe - Springfield, IL
  • Call In - 888-494-4032  Code:  5329547331#

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Approval of Minutes
    December 17, 2015
  4. New Business
  5. Project Updates
  6. Next Meeting
    April 20, 2016
  7. Adjourn

Minutes

  1. Call to Order
    Meeting was called to order at 9:15am.
  2. Roll Call
    Chairman George Timberlake, Vice Chairperson Lisa Jacobs, Esther Franco-Payne and Rick Velasquez. Quorum present. Staff: Grace Hong Duffin, Karima Douglas and Julie Stremlau.
  3. Approval of Minutes
    December 17, 2015-Vice Chairperson Jacobs motioned to approve the minutes. Chairman Timberlake seconded the motion, minutes approved.
  4. New Business
    Chairman Timberlake announced there is a group traveling to London to present restorative justice practices to not-for-profit providers and to attend a hearing with parliament. Chairman Timberlake also updated the committee on the IBARJ report. At this time, the report is not complete and the release date is not known. Vice Chairman Jacobs asked about the Commission's role in the report. She believes the Commission creates great reports and wants to determine how the Commission negotiates and participates in this process. Chairman Timberlake will follow up and report back. The JDAI update was discussed and the role the Commission will play in JDAI.  The Juvenile Justice Councils and Administrative Office of Illinois Courts should and will be involved. Grace Hong Duffin talked about the transition process with the Commission and the open Executive Director position. Interviews are being conducted. She announced that she will be leaving DHS employment but will continue to assist as she is able. She is also working with the Governor's office to ensure Commission membership is up to date. Reauthorization materials will be sent out to members. The current members will need to request to continue their membership or not. The member's participation and contribution to the Commission will be also be considered and some may not be recommended for reauthorization.
  5. Project Updates
    DMC Coordinator, Karima Douglas updated the group on the status of the FY17 Applications. The applications are due February 19th. They will be reviewed for required content and then distributed to reviewers. Initial review of the applications will be conducted on March 4th. The findings and recommendations will be shared with the Planning and Grants Committee on March 9th. The full Commission will make the final funding determinations on March 16th.
  6. Next Meeting
    April 20, 2016
  7. Adjourn
    Vice Chairperson Jacobs motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Franco-Payne seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 10:16am.