The Criminal Justice Planning program operates through an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Criminal Justice Division of the office of the governor to:

• Establish funding recommendations with consideration of local and state strategies through the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
• Oversee grant processes and management
• Provide technical assistance

Regional Youth Criminal Justice Education
The Regional Youth Criminal Justice Education program collaborates with high school criminal justice educators to offer a curriculum that exposes students to a multi-faceted view of the criminal justice system.

The program furnishes additional resources, supplies, and assistance to participating instructors and promotes high-quality, standards-based instruction at high-risk and rural high schools.