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Press Release
For Immediate Release:
Contacts:
September 30, 2005
Sharon Lauchaire
609-292-2288

Executive Director of the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission is selected
as President of the Council of Juvenile Correctional Administrators

TRENTON - Howard L. Beyer, Executive Director of the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) and resident of Highland Park, was recently selected to serve as President of the Council of Juvenile Correctional Administrators (CJCA).

The CJCA is a national, non-profit organization committed to the improvement of juvenile correctional services and practices. Incorporated in July 1994, the CJCA has served to unite the nation's juvenile correctional chief executives to promote and aid advancements within juvenile justice. The organization has developed the Performance-based Standards (PbS) program, which creates standards for juvenile correctional facilities, and utilizes self-assessment and self-improvement to evaluate performance and effectiveness of juvenile justice programming. Over 150 facilities in the country, including three JJC facilities, have implemented PbS. The program is funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) of the U.S. Department of Justice.

"Howard Beyer is a tremendous leader with an outstanding commitment to, and passion for, juvenile corrections and improving the lives of troubled youths. As a devoted juvenile justice professional, he has inspired leaders across the country to create programs and services for youths in the juvenile justice system so they will succeed in school, at home and upon returning to the community. The CJCA is proud to name Howard L. Beyer as its new president, and we are all looking forward to all he will contribute," said Edward J. Loughran, Executive Director, CJCA.

Beyer is a career correctional professional with 30 years of distinguished service. Beginning his career with the New Jersey Department of Corrections in 1975, Beyer held numerous management positions at East Jersey State Prison before becoming Assistant Superintendent of the New Jersey State Prison in 1981. After serving as Assistant Commissioner with the Department of Corrections for five years, Beyer was appointed Deputy Executive Director of the JJC in 1999. In June 2002, the New Jersey Senate confirmed Beyer as Executive Director of the JJC.

"The CJCA is an important organization that is truly dedicated to the young people of our country. I am honored to be a part of an outstanding organization that has made significant and lasting improvements to juvenile justice programs and facilities, not only in New Jersey, but throughout the country," said Beyer. "I look forward to serving as president and working with such an outstanding team of juvenile justice professionals from across the country."

As Executive Director of the JJC, Beyer is responsible for more than 2,000 young people including 1,000 committed juveniles, 300 probationers and 800 juvenile parolees. One of his highest priorities has been to establish education as the foundation through which the JJC helps young people realize their potential and change their futures.

Beyer received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from The College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State College), and his Masters Degree in Public Administration from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. He and his wife, Yvonne, have three children, Samuel, Jeremy, and Rachel.

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

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