JJC AWARDS PROMOTIONS
27 CORRECTION OFFICERS, PAROLE OFFICERS AND INVESTIGATORS

EWING -- Attorney General Peter C. Harvey and Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) Executive Director Howard L. Beyer today awarded promotional badges and certificates to 19 correction officers, one parole officer and seven investigators -- including the JJC's first female Captain -- during a ceremony held at The College of New Jersey.

"Promotions represent personal, as well as professional growth," said Attorney General Harvey. "The men and women we are recognizing today have chosen a profession that seeks to make a difference in the lives of our state's youth. I commend them for their service, dedication and pursuit of excellence."

The JJC is the single state agency responsible for providing juvenile correctional rehabilitation and parole services. The JJC cares for New Jersey's high risk and increasingly vulnerable youth. The agency operates six secure care facilities, as well as 22 residential community homes and day treatment facilities. In addition, the JJC is responsible for parole and transitional services for youth when they return home. The JJC employs more than 500 custody and parole staff.

"The promotions awarded today are in recognition of years of service and experience," said Executive Director Beyer. "The Juvenile Justice Commission is proud of its highly trained law enforcement staff. And we are committed to realizing the potential of the youth in our care. Dedicated and experienced correction officers, juvenile parole officers and investigators play a vital role in our primary mission of turning young lives around."

The JJC is responsible for the care and custody of more than 2,000 young offenders, including approximately 1,000 committed youth, 300 probationers, and 800 juvenile parolees. JJC residents range in age from 12 to 23. The average resident is age 17 at the time of admission, and more than 90 percent are male.

The following men and women employed by JJC have earned promotions:

For more information on the JJC, please visit www.njjjc.com