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.
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.
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
Randy Shipman Chair
432 S Pacific
Dillon, MT 59725
Phone: 406-660-9692
Representing: Public agencies; school violence and/or vandalism
Term Expires: 03/01/2026
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: Public agency concerned with delinquency, prevention, and/or treatment
Term Expires: 03/01/2026
Wyatt English
1106 Roberts St
Miles City, MT 59301
Representing: Public agency concerned with delinquency, prevention, and/or treatment
Term Expires: 03/01/2026
Lilla Guiberson
Dillon, MT
Representing: Justice-involved youth (under 28)
Term Expires: 3/1/2026
Christy Hendricks
Representing: Montana Office of Public Instruction
Term Expires: 03/01/2026
Honorable Mary Jane Knisely
217 N. 27th Street
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-698-2659
Representing: Law enforcement/juvenile justice agency
Term Expires: 03/01/2026
Isaac Jonathan Nehring
718 S. Raleigh Street
Helena, MT 59601
Email: isaacnehringmt@gmail.com
Representing: Justice-involved youth (under 28)
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: 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
Rachel Wanderscheid
Polson, MT
Representing: Private nonprofit with a special focus on preserving and strengthening families
Term Expires: 3/1/2026
Landon Woods
Representing: volunteer who works with delinquent youth or youth at risk of delinquency
Term Expires: 03/01/2026