Youth Justice Council (YJC)

https://mbcc.mt.gov/About/Youth-Justice-Advisory-Council
Department of Justice
Executive Order https://gov.mt.gov/Documents/GovernorsOffice/executiveorders/View?doc=EO022026ContinuingYouthJusticeAdvisoryCouncil.pdf
Executive Order Advisory Council
Council works with the Board of Crime Control to improve the juvenile justice system through planning, research and development of statewide juvenile justice programs under the Montana Youth Court Act, Federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002, and related regulations.
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2 Years

Current Members

Last NameFirst NameBoard PositionContact InformationTerm StartTerm End
BoftoDamon "Sam"Representative of Law Enforcement
410 South 26th Street
Billings, Montana 59101
sbofto@yellowstonecountymt.gov
(406) 256-6825
3/1/20263/1/2028
Britton-BostwickMarisaRepresentative of public agency concerned with delinquency prevention and treatment
Helena, Montana 59601
3/1/20263/1/2028
ChaversMikeRepresentative of private nonprofit organizations, including persons with a special focus on preserving and strengthening families
1732 72nd St W
Billings, Montana 59106
mchavers@ybgr.org
(406) 655-2109
3/1/20263/1/2028
GuibersonLillaJustice Involved Youth (under 28)
Dillon, Montana 59725
(406) 925-9487
3/1/20263/1/2028
HayesChristinaRepresentative of public agencies concerned with delinquency prevention or treatment
Missoula, Montana 59812
tina1.hayes@umontana.edu
(406) 439-3677
3/1/20263/1/2028
HendricksChristyRepresentative of public agencies concerned with delinquency prevention or treatment
630 Hagan Rd
Helena, Montana 59602
christy.hendricks@mt.gov
(406) 403-6653
3/1/20263/1/2028
KniselyMary JaneLaw Enforcement and juvenile justice agencies, including juvenile and family court judges, etc.
PO Box 35034
217 North 27th Street (59101)
Billings, Montana 59107
3/1/20263/1/2028
LaMereMistyRepresentative of victim or witness advocacy groups, for sexual abuse, exploitation and trauma
Harlem, Montana 59526
3/5/20263/1/2028
Real Bird, IIIGeorgeElected official representing general-purpose local government and Tribal Representative
PO Box 908
Hardin, Montana 59034
3/1/20263/1/2028
ShipmanRandyExperience in addressing problems related to school violence and vandalism and alternatives to suspension and expulsion
432 S. Pacific
Dillon, Montana 59725
3/1/20263/1/2028
ShulmanBrieRepresentative of programs that are alternatives to incarceration, including recreation activities and experience in preventing and addressing mental health and substance abuse needs in delinquent youth and at risk youth
Missoula, Montana 59802
bshulmanlcpc@outlook.com
3/1/20263/1/2028
WanderscheidRachelRepresentative of private nonprofit organizations, including persons with a special focus on preserving and strengthening families
Polson, Montana 59718
rachel@mtafterschoolalliance.org
3/1/20263/1/2028
WoodsLandonVolunteer who works with delinquent youth or youth at risk of delinquency
3/1/20263/1/2028

Current Openings

 PositionTerm LengthIntended Start Date
Apply Now!Justice Involved Youth (under 28) 3125  ASAP

3/10/2026 08:12 AM