The arizona juvenile justice commission (ajjc) and the arizona governor's office of youth, faith and family (goyff) are committed to continuing collaboration and coordination efforts within…

The Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) was awarded a $948,203 Formula Grant from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to support juvenile justice and delinquency prevention efforts in Arizona from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026.

Under the award, GOYFF will partner with the Arizona Juvenile Justice Commission to distribute funding across several program areas under the PREA Program: Strategic Support for PREA Implementation (CFDA 16.735), including delinquency prevention, community-based programming, tribal programs, and compliance monitoring for confinement facilities covered by the Prison Rape Elimination Act Standards. The state will also continue monitoring progress toward the goals outlined in its three-year plan to further the program's objectives of reducing sexual abuse and achieving PREA compliance.

The arizona juvenile justice commission (ajjc) and the arizona governor's office of youth, faith and family (goyff) are committed to continuing collaboration and coordination efforts within arizona's juvenile justice system. The overall intent of the ajjc is to uphold the core requirements of the juvenile justice and delinquency prevention act (jjdpa) and support a seamless continuum of delinquency prevention, intervention, and accountability services. Goyff directs available state and federal resources to respond appropriately and effectively to the needs of at-risk and delinquent youth and their families while promoting public safety. To achieve these goals, the goyff, in partnership with the ajjc, will distribute the 2022 award across several program areas, including delinquency prevention, community-based programming, tribal programs, and compliance monitoring. The state will also continue to support monitoring of the progress towards achieving the goals described in the 3-year plan. The state of arizona remains unwavering in its duty to uphold the core principles of the jjdp act. Through thoughtful and calculated efforts outlined in the 3-year plan, the state will continue its work to facilitate and support positive outcomes for youth, families, and communities.