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Responsibilities
The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission (JJDPC) of Marin County functions as a state-mandated,
court-appointed authority that inquires into the administration of the juvenile justice system of Marin County.
The Juvenile Justice focus of the Commission is required to perform annual inspections of facilities administered
by the Marin County Probation Department that hold juveniles. These facilities include the juvenile hall, shelters,
and group homes used for the placement of minors in Marin County. The Commission is required to make reports to
the juvenile court and California Board of Corrections and Rehabilitation, as required. Commission members also
may issue recommendations to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Probation Department and other
interested agencies about issues of concern that arise in the course of the inspections.
The delinquency prevention focus of the Commission seeks to prevent juveniles from entering the juvenile justice
system when possible. Commission activities to support delinquency prevention include: advocating for needed youth
services by working with county agencies and community groups; recognizing and promoting programs for youth; and
hosting youth-related activities.
Commission Membership
The commission has a maximum of 15 members, including two members between 14 and 21 years of age. The Commission
is a volunteer organization and its members must be residents of Marin County.
Commissioner duties include attending monthly meetings, participating in inspections and investigations, preparing
reports, working on subcommittees as needed, and assisting in community forums and events. Commissioners are
appointed for terms of four years (two years for youth members) by the Presiding Judge, with the concurrence of
the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court, and can be reappointing upon the expiration of their terms.
Application for Membership on the Commission
Individuals who are interested in volunteering for this Commission may contact Court Administration at (415) 444-7020
for the application materials. Because of the nature of the work of the Commission, in addition to the standard
application form, applicants must give authorization for the Court to conduct a criminal background investigation
and submit to Live Scan fingerprinting. Also, the Court requires all applicants to execute an oath of confidentiality,
as information about specific juveniles obtained in the course of these inspections must be maintained in strict
confidence.
Where and when does the Commission meet?
Regular meetings of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission take place on the fourth Tuesday of
each month 4:30-6:30 PM, and are held at:
First Five Marin
1101 5th Avenue, Suite 215
San Rafael, CA 94901
Commission Members
Don Carney
Director
YMCA Youth Services
Ed Essick
Professor Emeritus
College of Marin
Charlene Fisher
Graduate Student
Miguel Gavaldón
Development Director
Equal Justice Society
Laura Kantorowski, PhD
Director, AOD Programs
Bay Area Community Resources
Gary Najarian
Prevention Coordinator
Division of Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco Programs County of Marin
Dana Pepp
Principal
DPP Consulting, LLC
Karen Robbins
Marin Mediation Services
Sharon Turner
Project Director
Marin City Network
David M. Vogelstein
Criminal Defense Attorney
Marissa Wertheimer
Victim Offender Restorative Justice Program
Marin Mediation Services
Anicia Williams, MFT
Assessment Specialist, Recovery Connections Center
Bay Area Community Resources
How to contact the Commission
Attend one of our monthly meetings at the San Rafael Corporate Center.
Write us at:
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Commission
Marin County Superior Court
P.O. Box 4988
San Rafael, CA 94913-4988
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Overview
The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission is a court-appointed group of community members
interested in monitoring and improving the quality of juvenile justice programs in Marin County. This Commission
is established pursuant to the California Welfare and Institutions Code sections 225 through 230 and has
specific duties and responsibilities described in those statutes.
How can the JJDPC help you?
The JJDPC has access to all juvenile facilities housing minors under the Court's jurisdiction. The Commission
investigates complaints from minors, parents and guardians.The JJDPC does not have access to staff personnel records.
Annual Reports
Inspection Reports
Minutes
Recent Events/Awards
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