Youth building new Transitional Living Center for The Children’s Cabinet. The Washoe YouthBuild program provides at-risk youth (ages 16-24) with education and vocational training in the construction industry. This Children’s Cabinet program includes mentorship, career counseling, academic support, and leadership training as each participant works on an individualized plan. … [Read more...] about Washoe YouthBuild Introduces Youth to the Construction Industry
Military Child Education Coalition Honored by the NCJFCJ For Work With Military-Connected Children
Organization is first recipient of the NCJFCJ Impact of the Year Award Reno, Nev. – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) announces the first-ever recipient of the NCJFCJ Justice Innovation Awards Impact of the Year to the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC), a nonprofit, worldwide organization focused on ensuring quality educational … [Read more...] about Military Child Education Coalition Honored by the NCJFCJ For Work With Military-Connected Children
Dermody Properties’ LogistiCenter Cheyenne Poised to Capitalize on Opportunities in Las Vegas Industrial Market
With industrial vacancy shrinking in Las Vegas, Dermody Properties, a national industrial development firm headquartered in Reno, Nev., has committed to filling the gap. On May 12, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval joined Dermody Properties, United Construction Company and Hillwood Investment Properties to celebrate the start of construction on LogistiCenter Cheyenne, a … [Read more...] about Dermody Properties’ LogistiCenter Cheyenne Poised to Capitalize on Opportunities in Las Vegas Industrial Market
Stephanie Kruse, President and Partner of KPS3 Marketing, Named Finalist for Women of Distinction Awards
Stephanie Kruse, founder and president of KPS3 Marketing, was named a finalist in the Professional Services category for the 17th Annual Women of Distinction Awards presented by National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Southern Nevada. The Women of Distinction Awards honor women in all fields and industries who inspire success and have shown great dedication … [Read more...] about Stephanie Kruse, President and Partner of KPS3 Marketing, Named Finalist for Women of Distinction Awards
The American College of Phlebology Debuts Free Online Vein Assessment Tool
Education is key in identifying vein disorders Approximately 25 million people are affected with venous disease in the United States. The American College of Phlebology (ACP) has released a unique online vein self-assessment resource free to the general public to help people understand that there is more to vein problems than just cosmetic concerns. The questionnaire is … [Read more...] about The American College of Phlebology Debuts Free Online Vein Assessment Tool
NCJFCJ Joins Advisory Board of When Georgia Smiled: The Robin McGraw Revelation Foundation
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has joined When Georgia Smiled: The Robin McGraw Revelation Foundation as the newest member of a prestigious group of leaders working with the organization on the important issues of domestic violence and sexual assault. When Georgia Smiled: The Robin McGraw Revelation Foundation (click for video) creates and … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ Joins Advisory Board of When Georgia Smiled: The Robin McGraw Revelation Foundation
Judge Lori A. Dumas Honored by the NCJFCJ For Significant Work in Sex Trafficking
Judge Dumas is first recipient of the NCJFCJ Innovator of the Year Award The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) announces the first-ever recipient of the NCJFCJ Justice Innovation Awards Innovator of the Year to the Honorable Judge Lori A. Dumas, Philadelphia family court judge and presiding judge of the WRAP Court: Working to Restore Adolescents’ … [Read more...] about Judge Lori A. Dumas Honored by the NCJFCJ For Significant Work in Sex Trafficking
NCJFCJ Fully Supports Passing of Human Trafficking Bill
Reno, Nev. – On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation to help victims of human trafficking. The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) is in full support of this historic 99-0 vote to approve the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, which expands law enforcement tools to target sex traffickers and creates a new fund to help victims. … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ Fully Supports Passing of Human Trafficking Bill
The Children’s Cabinet Offers Parenting Education Workshops in Washoe County at No Cost to Families
RENO, NV – Parent education plays a critical part in helping families build and maintain healthy relationships with their children, promoting a better future for each child. The Children’s Cabinet is an excellent resource in Washoe County, offering parenting education workshops at no cost to families, in both English and Spanish. The Children’s Cabinet uses evidence-based … [Read more...] about The Children’s Cabinet Offers Parenting Education Workshops in Washoe County at No Cost to Families
Fernley Fair Share Committee Addresses Unfair Distribution of Nevada Consolidated Tax or C-Tax
Carson City, Nev. – The Fernley Fair Share Committee held a press conference to announce the creation of the organization and to raise awareness of the inequitable distribution of Nevada’s Consolidated Tax or C-Tax. The Fernley Fair Share Committee and a group of Fernley citizens addressed their extreme concern about Fernley’s present and future sustainability with the … [Read more...] about Fernley Fair Share Committee Addresses Unfair Distribution of Nevada Consolidated Tax or C-Tax
NCJFCJ and UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law Provide Updates and Recent Developments in Adoption & Family Law
Reno, Nev. – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) and the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law conducted an informative summit on recent developments in adoption and family law in April 2015. The Honorable Justice Nancy Saitta, Supreme Court of Nevada, and the Honorable Judge Michael Nash (ret.), Los Angeles County Superior Court, were expert … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ and UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law Provide Updates and Recent Developments in Adoption & Family Law
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Launches Victim Blog Series
Reno, Nev. - The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has launched a victim blog series at https://www.ncjfcj.org/victim-series. The mission of the juvenile court is complex. The court is tasked with protecting society, safeguarding the youth and families that come to its attention, and holding delinquent youth accountable while supporting their … [Read more...] about The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Launches Victim Blog Series
Dermody Properties Starts Construction on Las Vegas Industrial Facility
Construction Starts on Warehouse/Distribution Facility in North Las Vegas Submarket Dermody Properties has started construction on LogistiCenter Cheyenne, a 381,804 SF distribution facility on 20 acres in the Interstate 15 corridor of Las Vegas. LogistiCenter Cheyenne is located at 4025 East Cheyenne Avenue, two miles east of Interstate 15. The key West Coast markets of Los … [Read more...] about Dermody Properties Starts Construction on Las Vegas Industrial Facility
USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter Welcomes Steve Lopes as Keynote
CFO and COO will deliver USC athletics update at inaugural Scholarship Gala Reno, Nev – “The best thing is seeing young people develop and grow, and then see them years later being successful.” That’s the most rewarding aspect of Steve Lopes’ job. Lopes is the CFO and COO, USC athletics, and has been an integral member of the athletics department for 30 years. It’s part of … [Read more...] about USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter Welcomes Steve Lopes as Keynote
NCJFCJ Supports the American Probation & Parole Association’s Issue Paper Risk and Needs Assessment
Reno, Nev. – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) announces its support of the American Probation & Parole Association's Issue Paper Risk and Needs Assessment, recognizing the need to apply science to courtroom practice and procedure to improve outcomes for those we serve. Risk and needs assessment instruments are tools that provide … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ Supports the American Probation & Parole Association’s Issue Paper Risk and Needs Assessment