Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Worker Receives National Award
(Lakewood, CO, June 21, 2017) -- On June 15, 2017, the national Coalition for Juvenile Justice presented the 2017 Tony Gobar Outstanding Juvenile Justice Specialist Award to Meg Williams of the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ).
Williams is the manager of the Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance (OAJJA). She received the award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The Coalition for Juvenile Justice is a member-based organization that promotes improvements in juvenile justice and federal Legislation. The award, named in honor of the late Tony Gobar, a long-time Juvenile Justice Specialist
from Mississippi, recognizes a state Juvenile Justice Specialist
who has exemplified the following characteristics:
Excellence in service to others
- Dedication and commitment to improving the juvenile justice system
- Compassion and concern for juveniles and advocates
- Agreement with the core positions held by the Coalition for Juvenile Justice.