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Who We Are

Our Role: By statute, the Commission provides leadership in system-wide coordination and in building collaboration among public servants and private citizens representing all aspects of the criminal and juvenile justice systems and victim services.

Our Values: We shape our priorities around service, expand our understanding from experts, support training to ensure the preparedness of our practitioners, and above all, maintain integrity in pursuit of our goals.

Our Mission: To enhance the quality, coordination and planning within the criminal and juvenile justice systems, to facilitate the delivery of services to victims of crime, and to increase the safety of our communities.

Our Vision: To be a state and national leader supporting programs and practices that promote justice for all citizens and communities of Pennsylvania.

What we do

PCCD initiates, validates, and financially supports justice-related programs put forth by practitioners and experts in the justice system. We focus on research, policy, planning, training, evidence-based programming, technology, outreach, and support services.

PCCD's efforts help:

  • empower communities through collaboration.
  • protect and support crime victims.
  • enhance law enforcement.
  • break the linkage of mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and crime.
  • launch evidence-based, innovative programs.
  • advocate for safe schools.
  • provide technological and information-sharing tools.
  • research justice trends that warrant attention and action.

Our strategic plan and annual reports highlight what experience has taught us. Our plan and experience make us even more confident about improving the justice system and the lives of victims, and community residents. 

Our Leadership

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  Charles H. Ramsey
        Chairman

Charles H. Ramsey was appointed Chairman of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) by Governor Tom Wolf on January 24, 2017.

In his announcement, Governor Wolf stated that, “from his time as a cop on the streets of Chicago to his exemplary leadership of the Philadelphia Police Department, Charles Ramsey has continuously shown his commitment to serve and protect his community. That is why I am pleased to announce that he will continue that service as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.”  Read more about Chairman Ramsey.

 

What you need

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.