Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council (Department of Human Services)

Youth Sub-Committee Meeting 1st Qtr. FFY:2026-27

Lā a me ka Manawa Monday, November 2, 2026 9:00 AM
Wahi Princess Victoria Kamamalu Building 3rd Floor, Conference Room 303 1010 Richards Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Komo Mai Mamao Komo ma ka Pūnaewele
Keiki, ʻOhana a me ka ʻElemakule Hoʻoponopono a me ka Palekana

Hōʻuluʻulu i Hana ʻia e AI

Nānā ʻōlelo maopopo — e hōʻoia me nā palapala kūhelu

What's Being Discussed

The Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council (JJSAC) Youth Sub-Committee is holding its first quarterly meeting of fiscal year 2026–27 on Monday, November 3, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. The meeting is hybrid — available via Zoom or in person at 1010 Richards Street, 3rd Floor, Room 303, Honolulu.

  • Three-Year State Plan (FY2027–2029): The committee will continue developing goals and objectives for Hawaii's youth justice planning — this is the main topic and takes up the bulk of the meeting.
  • Conference Recap: Members will share highlights from the Coalition for Juvenile Justice – Youth in Action Conference.
  • Future Guest Speakers: The group will discuss inviting speakers from programs in Michigan and Colorado, as well as Youth Action Boards at the state and national level.
  • Upcoming meetings: The next Youth Committee meeting is February 1, 2027, and the full JJSAC meeting is November 19, 2026.

Decisions Expected

  • A vote to seat new members and re-establish the committee quorum (5 out of 9 members needed).
  • Approval of minutes from the August 3, 2026 meeting.
  • Continued work and possible decisions on Youth Committee goals for the 3-Year State Plan.

Who Should Pay Attention

  • Young people and families involved in or affected by Hawaii's juvenile justice system.
  • Youth advocates, nonprofits, and community organizations working with at-risk youth.
  • Members of the public who want to provide input on state planning for youth services — written testimony is due by November 2, 2026, sent to nmachida@dhs.hawaii.gov.

Pehea e Komo Ai

He hālāwai lehulehu kēia — aloha ʻia nā lālā kaiāulu a pau e hele mai a hāʻawi i ka hōʻike. Mālama ʻia nā hālāwai ma ke alo a hiki paha ke komo ma ka pūnaewele.