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By statute, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) includes representatives from all aspects of criminal justice. Read about PCCD.
Right to Know The boards and committees of PCCD capture the best thinking and diverse voices of experts and professionals deeply involved in criminal justice matters.
The Children's Advocacy Center Advisory Committee (CACAC) was recently established by Act 28 of 2014 to advise the Commission on the development and promotion of programs and projects related to children's advocacy centers (CACs) and multidisciplinary investigative teams (MDITs). Read about CACAC.
The Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC) Supports a comprehensive strategy to reduce crime that prioritizes evidence-based policy and practice at every stage of the Commonwealth’s justice system. Read about CJAC.
The Mental Health and Justice Advisory Committee (MHJAC) Supports Pennsylvania’s initiative to expand the successful implementation of evidence-based practices for justice-involved individuals with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders and advance the capabilities of local communities to reduce the involvement of individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders in the criminal justice system, while enhancing public safety and the well-being of our communities. Read about MHJAC.
The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Committee (JJDPC) The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Committee is the official juvenile justice planning, coordinating, and policy-setting body for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The committee develops a comprehensive, long-range plan and related policies for the Commonwealth's juvenile justice system. Additionally, the group sets priorities for juvenile justice projects supported by PCCD’s various funding streams. Read about JJDPC.
The Victims' Services Advisory Committee (VSAC) Serves in an advisory capacity to PCCD and to assure that the voices, needs and perspectives of all crime victims/survivors will be considered in the development of services, services standards, policies, funding priorities, legislation and outcomes. Read about VSAC.
The Research, Evaluation, and Data Analysis Advisory Committee (REDAAC) Promotes effectiveness of justice programs in Pennsylvania by providing quality research, evaluation, data collection, and analysis to policy makers, program managers, and practitioners. Read about REDAAC.
The Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Board (SDSETB) certifies and provides continuous education to all sheriffs and full- or part-time deputy sheriffs. Read about SDSETB.
The Constables' Education and Training Board (CETB) educates and certifies the Commonwealth's elected and appointed constables and deputy constables. Read about CETB.