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.

Our Mission

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.

Executive Committee
RED/DMC Committee
Legislative/Mental Health Committee
Application Review Committee (ARC)
Tribal Outreach Committee
Shackling Committee
Delinquency Prevention Program Planning Committee

Randy Shipman Chair

432 S Pacific
Dillon, MT 59725
Phone: 406-660-9692

Representing: Public Agencies; School Violence and Vandalism
Term Expires: 03/01/2026

Mike Chavers Vice Chair

1732 S. 72nd Street W
Billings, MT 59106
Phone: 406-698-5499

Representing: Alternatives to Incarceration
Term Expires: 03/01/2026

Tina Hayes

32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59801

Representing: Representative of public agencies concerned with delinquency prevention or treatment
Term Expires: 03/01/2026

Wyatt English

1106 Roberts St
Miles City, MT 59301

Representing: Public Agency concerned with Delinquency Prevention or Treatment
Term Expires: 03/01/2026

April Gabler

Missoula, MT
Email: april.l.gabler@gmail.com

Representing: Law Enforcement and juvenile justice agencies, including juvenile and family court judges, etc.
Term Expires: 3/1/2026

Lilla Guiberson

Dillon, MT

Representing: Youth
Term Expires: 3/1/2026

Christy Hendricks

Representing: Montana Office of Public Instruction
Term Expires: 03/01/2026

Hon. Mary Jane Knisely

217 N. 27th Street
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-698-2659

Representing: Law Enforcement/Juvenile Justice Agency
Term Expires: 03/01/2026

Isaac Jonathan Nehring

718 S. Raleigh Street
Helena, MT 59601
Email: isaacnehringmt@gmail.com

Representing: Youth
Term Expires: 03/01/2024

George Real Bird III

PO Box 908
Hardin, MT 59034

Representing: Elected Official; Tribal Representative
Term Expires: 03/01/2026

Maegan Rides At The Door

4744 Sonoma Street
Missoula, MT 59808

Representing: Representative of victim or witness advocacy groups, for sexual abuse, exploitation and trauma
Term Expires: 03/01/2026

Brie Shulman

Missoula, MT
Phone: 585-330-0780

Representing: Alternatives to Incarceration; Licensed Mental Health/Substance Abuse Provider
Term Expires: 03/01/2026

Pat Steinwand

Helena, MT

Representing: Representing volunteer who works with delinquents or potential delinquents' Representing parents of youth involved in the juvenile justice system

Lyric Taylor

Butte, MT

Representing: Youth

Rachel Wanderscheid

Polson, MT

Representing: Representative of private nonprofit organizations, including persons with a special focus on preserving and strengthening families
Term Expires: 3/1/2026

Youth Justice Advisory Council