Jeane Mack

Jean served as Washington County Juvenile Detention Center Administrator from 1990-2018 and is an amazing advocate for Youth and their families. During her tenure with three County Administrations, she was a leader in Washington County and the State of Arkansas, who continued to learn and grow and to stay abreast of the latest research in juvenile justice to ensure adherence to evidence based practice. She actively help write legislation for detention standards in Arkansas (1998, 1991, and 2014); helped develop and launch Standardized Training for Juvenile Detention Officer in the State of AR and trained multiple Counties in the State; introduced the Annie E Casey Foundation to Washington & Benton County Juvenile Justice; founded and served as president (1996-1998 & 1999-2001) of the AR Juvenile Detention Association; implemented and assisted with implementation of multiple non-detention programming initiatives; established the Social Work Department at Washington County JDC; maintained robust, developmentally supportive programming for Youth at the Juvenile Detention Center; assisted in the design of multiple juvenile detention center facilities in the State; assisted in the development of prevention curriculums for Youth, justice stakeholders, and justice professionals; and routinely consulted for State officials and other juvenile justice stakeholders. In retirement, she continues to be a resource for the State of Arkansas.