Youth Justice Advisory Council
The council members are a cross section of public and private employees who are working to prevent or reduce juvenile delinquency and improve the juvenile justice system. Are you interested in becoming a member of the YJC? Join the team! To be considered for appointment to the Youth Justice Advisory Council, please fill out the Gubernatorial Appointment Form.
Committees
- Executive Committee
- RED/DMC Committee
- Legislative/Mental Health Committee
- Application Review Committee (ARC)
- Tribal Outreach Committee
- Shackling Committee
- Delinquency Prevention Program Planning Committee
Documents
Council Members
Tim Brurud Chair
9855 Hwy 2 W
Havre, MT 59501
Phone: 406-265-6206
Representing: Private Nonprofits
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Rhonda Lindquist Vice Chair
PO Box 200147
Helena, MT 59620
Phone: 406-444-9049
Representing: Public Agency concerned with Delinquency Prevention or Treatment
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Qasim Abdul-Baki
PO Box 35043
Billings, MT 59107
Representing: School Violence & Vandalism
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Minnetta Armstrong
615 S Piegan
Browning, MT 59417
Phone: 406-338-7370
Representing: Delinquency Prevention & Treatment
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Kevin Buerkle
315 4th Street
Havre, MT 59501
Representing: Law Enforcement and juvenile justice agencies, including juvenile and family court judges, etc.
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Georgia Cady
Columbus, MT
Representative of victim or witness advocacy groups, for sexual abuse, exploitation, and trauma
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Chase Comes At Night
Billings, MT
Representing: Youth
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Mike Chavers
Billings, MT 59106
Phone: 406-655-2109
Representatives of programs that are alternatives to incarceration, including recreation activities
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Tamara Greeling
Billings, MT
Representing: Parent of youth involved in the judicial system
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Hon. Mary Jane Knisely
PO Box 35034
Billings, MT 59107
Phone: 867-2502
Representing: Judiciary
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Quinn Leighton
PO Box 772
Helena, MT 59624
Phone: 406-546-7017
Representing: Preservation and strengthening of families
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Holly Mook
Helena, MT
Representing: Experience and competence in addressing problems related to school violence and vandalism
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Isaac Jonathan Nehring
718 S. Raleigh Street
Helena, MT 59601
Representing: Youth
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Ava Parsons
210 S. Garfield Street #9
Missoula, MT 59801
Representing: Youth
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
George Real Bird III
PO Box 908
Hardin, MT 59034
Representing: Local Government
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Emily Sallee
Frenchtown, MT
Representing: Persons licensed or certified in mental health and substance abuse
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Jaxx Saunders
Missoula, MT
Representing: Youth
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Brie Schulman
915 8th Street
Missoula, MT 59801
Representative of programs that are alternatives to incarceration, including recreation activities
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Randy Shipman
432 S Pacific
Dillon, MT 59725
Phone: 406-683-2368
Representing: Public Agencies
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Geri Small
PO Box 378
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Phone: 406-477-6654
Representing: Competency Addressing Youth Learning & Emotional Disabilities
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
Patricia Steinwand
Helena, MT
Representing: Volunteer who works with Delinquents or Potential Delinquents
Term Expires: 03/01/2022
RaeGyn Trombley
Great Falls, MT
Representing: Youth
Term Expires: 3/1/2022
Derek VanLuchene
Helena, MT
Representing: Board of Crime Control Representative
Term Expires: 03/01/2022