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Executive Meeting
- 11:30 am
- 4th Thursday of the month
- Meetings will be held via Zoom during COVID-19 restrictions
- Valencia Regional Emergency Communications Center in the training room
123 Don Pasqual
Los Lunas, NM 87031 - Except for the months of November and December when the meeting is scheduled for the 3rd Thursday
- No meeting in the month of July
General Meeting
- Noon
- 4th Thursday of the month
- Meetings will be held via Zoom during COVID-19 restrictions
- Valencia Regional Emergency Communications Center in the training room
123 Don Pasqual
Los Lunas, NM 87031 - Except for the months of November and December when the meeting is scheduled for the 3rd Thursday
- No meeting in the month of July
Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee Surveys
CYFD Juvenile Justice Field Services' Special Programs, along with the Valencia County Juvenile Justice Board, is administering surveys in order to collect local input into the Juvenile Justice Advisory Council's (JJAC) Three-Year Strategic Plan. All surveys must be completed by August 31, 2020. Your help and input is greatly appreciated.
Community Survey, for local community representatives and stakeholders (including but not limited to: local juvenile justice board members, community members active in the community, school personnel, social service providers, health providers, youth program providers, local government staff and officials, juvenile justice personnel (courts, juvenile probation, children's court and defense attorneys), and local youth advocates.
Encuesta para padres y jóvenes
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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About the Board
The Valencia County Juvenile Justice Board is not part of the juvenile probation office, but is a community based board comprised of approximately 25 members. To include many diverse government, private, county, faith based organizations, and business entities. There are currently 9 executive board members, all of whom hold voting privileges.
The board held its initial planning and organization retreat in August 2010. At that time the mission statement, vision and guiding principals were created, and identified plans and goals for the board. 5 subcommittees were created with a governing chair. Those 5 subcommittees have since been consolidated into 4 subcommittees that continue to work toward meeting the needs of the community. In August 2019, the board held their annual retreat to further assess the needs of the community and create their plans and goals for the next 4 years.
Participation at these meetings continues to be strong with an average attendance of 20 members. There are currently 4 subcommittees which meet monthly, separately, and again during the general board meeting. Additionally, there have been special work groups which have met to address specific project planning.
Mission
The Board’s Mission is to serve the youth and families in Valencia County by providing comprehensive services for the purpose of empowering families to be successful, productive citizens.
Vision
The Vision of the board is to engage our community to collaborate by fostering innovation, networking, education, and prevention through the development and sustainment of youth- centered, family focused services. Our goal is to strengthen families and promote self-sufficiency for the youth in Valencia County.
Guiding Principles
Its guiding principles are:
- Delinquency prevention
- Establishing a continuum of care for Valencia County Youth
- Establishing a system of graduated sanctions
- Establishing effective alternatives to detention
- Promoting education, health, and positive community involvement
- Strengthening families
Board Members
Father Robert Mundy, Board Chair
Ruben Barreras, Vice Chair
Estevan Gallegos, Juvenile Probation
Diana Good, NM Department of Health
David Hyder, County Commissioner
Patricia Gregor, First Choice
Teriesa Mraz, Meadowlake
Bart Regelbrug, Kiwanis Club
Tyson Copser, District Attorney
Victoria Flores, YDI
Valencia County Juvenile Justice Continuum Coordinator
Cassandra Montano