Youth Justice Advisory Council
The mission of the Youth Justice Council is to improve the juvenile justice system by serving the best interest of Montana’s youth, families, and citizens by supporting research-based programs with positive outcomes.
Committees
- Executive Committee
- RED/DMC Committee
- Legislative/Mental Health Committee
- Application Review Committee (ARC)
- Tribal Outreach Committee
- Youth Committee
Documents
Council Members
Randy Shipman Chair
432 S Pacific
Dillon, MT 59725
Phone: 406-660-9692
Representing: Public agencies; school violence and/or vandalism
Term Expires: 03/01/2028
Mike Chavers Vice Chair
1732 S. 72nd Street W
Billings, MT 59106
Phone: 406-698-5499
Representing: Alternatives to incarceration
Term Expires: 03/01/2028
Sam Bofto
Billings, MT
Representing: Law Enforcement
Term Expires: 03/01/2028
Marissa Britton-Bostwick
2930 Floral Blvd
Butte, MT 59701
Representing: Public agency concerned with delinquency, prevention, and treatment
Term Expires: 03/01/2028
Lilla Guiberson
Dillon, MT
Representing: Justice-involved youth (under 28)
Term Expires: 3/1/2028
Tina Hayes
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59801
Representing: Public agency concerned with delinquency, prevention, and/or treatment
Term Expires: 03/01/2028
Christy Hendricks
Representing: Montana Office of Public Instruction
Term Expires: 03/01/2028
Honorable Mary Jane Knisely
217 N. 27th Street
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-698-2659
Representing: Law enforcement/juvenile justice agency
Term Expires: 03/01/2028
Misty LaMere
Representing: Witness Advocacy Group
Term Expires: 03/01/2028
George Real Bird III
PO Box 908
Hardin, MT 59034
Representing: Elected official; tribal representative
Term Expires: 03/01/2028
Brie Shulman
Missoula, MT
Phone: 585-330-0780
Representing: Alternatives to incarceration; licensed mental health/substance abuse provider
Term Expires: 03/01/2028
Rachel Wanderscheid
Polson, MT
Representing: Private nonprofit with a special focus on preserving and strengthening families
Term Expires: 3/1/2028
Landon Woods
Representing: volunteer who works with delinquent youth or youth at risk of delinquency
Term Expires: 03/01/2028