The Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee (JJOC) was created within DOCJ and is statutorily responsible for overseeing the implementation of juvenile justice policies and for gathering and analyzing data that measures the impact of the policy changes. 2017 policies elevated the use of evidence-based programs and practices in Utah's juvenile justice system. Utahns benefit from this because research shows these approaches promote public safety, hold youths accountable while controlling costs. The JJOC ensures that policy objectives are being fulfilled with implementation fidelity, oversight, data monitoring, and ongoing research evaluation.