Advisory Bodies

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) brings together leaders from Baltimore City and state, federal, and judicial partners to improve collaboration, coordinate solutions, and strengthen the criminal justice system through strategic planning, information sharing, and consensus.

The Cease Fire Council provides funding to support innovative and collaborative strategies to reduce firearm violence.

The Children's Justice Act Committee (CJAC) serves as Maryland's CAPTA-required task force, working with state partners to improve the response to child abuse and neglect while overseeing the CJAC Grant Program and recommending projects for funding.

The Committee oversees the Crisis Intervention Team Center of Excellence by guiding its programs, evaluating performance, and supporting the statewide implementation of CITCE initiatives.

The Juvenile Justice Reform and Emerging and Best Practices Commission evaluates juvenile justice programs, identifies effective practices, monitors outcomes, and recommends improvements to services for children across Maryland.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) provides financial assistance to eligible victims of crime in Maryland.

The Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy prepares an annual report on Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis and Search (FGGS) requests and works with a stakeholder panel to review the report and recommend related policies.

The Governor's Family Violence Council advises the Governor by providing timely information and recommendations that help prevent family violence and reduce abusive behavior throughout Maryland.

The Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board monitors the implementation and effectiveness of the Justice Reinvestment Act and recommends improvements to criminal justice policy.

The Local Government Justice Reinvestment Commission advises the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board on local justice reinvestment issues and recommends and evaluates grants that support county initiatives.

The Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Advisory Board guides the administration of Byrne SCIP funding by setting priorities, identifying needs, and advising on effective gun violence reduction initiatives across Maryland.

Maryland's State Advisory Group (SAG), designated as the Juvenile Grant Planning and Review Council, advises on juvenile justice policy, oversees JJDPA compliance, and guides planning and funding to improve services for youth.

The Maryland State Board of Victim Services helps ensure that all crime victims in Maryland are treated with dignity, compassion, and fairness and have access to comprehensive victim services.

The Maryland Task Force on In-Custody Restraint-Related Death Investigations reviews investigations of in-custody restraint-related deaths and recommends improvements to policies, oversight, and collaboration to help prevent future deaths.

The Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Advisory Council helps guide the administration of grant funding for evidence-based violence prevention programs across the state.

The Prison Education Delivery Reform Commission makes recommendations on how education can improve outcomes within Maryland's criminal justice system.

The Restitution Workgroup evaluates Maryland's victim restitution system and recommends improvements to strengthen restitution as part of the state's restorative justice efforts.