Juvenile Justice State Advisory Group (SAG)

The North Dakota Juvenile Justice State Advisory Group (SAG) was established pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), which is considered one of the most successful standard-setting statutes that recognizes the value of citizen-driven efforts to prevent delinquency. Membership of the SAG is appointed by the Governor based on the composition requirements set by the JJDPA. The SAG promotes evidenced-based policies and practices to improve outcomes for youth, guides the use of federal funds for that purpose, and ensures compliance with the core requirements of the Act. The JJDPA provides direct funding to states to address the needs of at-risk youth, prevent juvenile justice system involvement, and strengthen the juvenile justice system. 

North Dakota’s SAG has established the following goals as part of its FY2024-2026 strategic plan:

1. Reduce incarceration and out-of-home placement through community-based alternatives; and

2. Reduce juvenile justice system involvement through programs that seek to meet the needs of youth and families, with a particular focus on minority youth.

North Dakota's most recent plan for compliance with the JJDPA core requirement of Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities can be found here.

See the SAG Biennial Report for more information regarding North Dakota's compliance with the core requirements of the JJDPA.