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National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges 85th Annual Conference Brings Participants to Northern Nevada From Across the Nation
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), the nation’s oldest judicial membership organization headquartered in Reno, hosted its 85th annual conference in Sparks, Nev. on July 17-20, 2022. The conference welcomed juvenile and family law related professionals from across the country in an educational consortium covering relevant and timely topics … [Read more...] about The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges 85th Annual Conference Brings Participants to Northern Nevada From Across the Nation
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Adopts Resolution To Strengthen Role of Judges Nationwide
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) adopted a new resolution to strengthen the role of judges who handle juvenile justice cases. These recommendations were proposed in a recently published 50-state analysis report co-authored by the NCJFCJ and The Council of State Governments Justice Center. Last week, the Board of Directors at the National … [Read more...] about National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Adopts Resolution To Strengthen Role of Judges Nationwide
Animal Legal Defense Fund Partners with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges to Address Judicial Response to Animal Cruelty
The Animal Legal Defense Fund and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) are pleased to announce a new partnership to address judicial response in court cases related to animal cruelty. Research shows acts of cruelty against animals can be a sentinel indicator and often a predictor of other forms of family and community violence. Survivors of … [Read more...] about Animal Legal Defense Fund Partners with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges to Address Judicial Response to Animal Cruelty
NCJFCJ Recognizes Innovation and Impact With 4th Annual Justice Innovation Awards
Reno – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) announced two honorees of the 4th annual Justice Innovation Awards recognizing Innovator of the Year and Impact of the Year recipients: the UNLV Immigration Clinic at the William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas, Nev.; and the Honorable Donna Schmalberger from the Denver Juvenile Court and the Honorable … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ Recognizes Innovation and Impact With 4th Annual Justice Innovation Awards
Maureen Sheeran, NCJFCJ Chief Program Officer, Announces Retirement
Reno – Maureen “Mo” Sheeran, chief program officer for family violence and domestic relations programs at the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), has announced her retirement from the organization as of August 15. Sheeran has been a leader in domestic violence prevention and services for more than 30 years. She has significantly contributed to the … [Read more...] about Maureen Sheeran, NCJFCJ Chief Program Officer, Announces Retirement
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Holds 81st Annual Conference
Addresses issues affecting juvenile justice, child welfare and family violence Denver – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) recently held its 81st annual conference. This dynamic conference hosted more than 600 judicial officers and juvenile and family law related professionals from across the country in an informative consortium covering topics … [Read more...] about National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Holds 81st Annual Conference
The Honorable John J. Romero, Jr. Elected as President of the NCJFCJ
Denver – The Honorable John J. Romero, Jr. of the Second Judicial District Court, Children’s Court Division in Albuquerque, N.M. was sworn in as 2018-2019 president of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) at the NCJFCJ 81st Annual Conference. He is the first president representing New Mexico in the organization’s 81 years. “The NCJFCJ has been … [Read more...] about The Honorable John J. Romero, Jr. Elected as President of the NCJFCJ
Jeanne Karadanis Re-Elected to the NCJFCJ Board of Directors for Second Term
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has re-elected Jeanne Karadanis, a lifelong humanitarian, to the Board of Directors for a second term. “We are thrilled that Jeanne will continue her tenure on the Board of Directors,” said Joey Orduna Hastings, NCJFCJ CEO. “Her work and philanthropy began in our hometown headquarters of northern Nevada, but … [Read more...] about Jeanne Karadanis Re-Elected to the NCJFCJ Board of Directors for Second Term
NCJFCJ Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month
Reno – Thirty-five years ago, in 1983, April was declared National Child Abuse Prevention Month by a Presidential proclamation. It is an opportunity to highlight a system of care for those children victimized and traumatized by abuse. It is an opportunity to pause from daily routines and acknowledge participants in the child welfare system who are committed to promoting the … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Resolves to Eliminate Fines, Fees, and Costs in Juvenile Courts
Reno - The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) recently passed a resolution at its 2018 National Conference on Juvenile Justice in San Diego addressing to reduce or eliminate the hardships associated with fines, fees, and costs in juvenile courts. In 2014, juvenile and family courts handled an estimated 975,000 delinquency cases. With the … [Read more...] about National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Resolves to Eliminate Fines, Fees, and Costs in Juvenile Courts
NCJFCJ Creates Memorial Fund in Honor of Judge Richard J. FitzGerald
Fund will help juvenile and family law professionals with continuing education Reno – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) announced that the nonprofit organization would start a memorial scholarship fund in honor of the nationally recognized leader and juvenile and family law pioneer, Judge Richard J. FitzGerald. In honor of Judge … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ Creates Memorial Fund in Honor of Judge Richard J. FitzGerald
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Announces Connie Hickman Tanner as Chief Program Officer
(Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has announced Connie Hickman Tanner as Chief Program Officer, Child Welfare and Juvenile Law. She starts January 1, 2018. Hickman Tanner has more than 26 years of experience working with courts. She began her legal career with the Federal District Court, Office of Desegregation Monitoring, … [Read more...] about The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Announces Connie Hickman Tanner as Chief Program Officer
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Resolves to Help Modernize Approach to Juvenile Probation With Better Understanding of Adolescent Brain Development
Reno – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) passed a resolution supporting the commitment to juvenile probation systems that conform to the latest knowledge of adolescent brain development. Current research on adolescent brain development is key in juvenile and family court judges’ understanding, anticipating and responding to the behavior of … [Read more...] about National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Resolves to Help Modernize Approach to Juvenile Probation With Better Understanding of Adolescent Brain Development
NCJFCJ Recognizes Innovation and Impact with 3rd Annual Justice Innovation Awards
Reno – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) announced two honorees of the 3rd annual Justice Innovation Awards recognizing the national Innovator of the Year and the Impact of the Year recipients: the Honorable Timothy Connors of the 22nd Circuit Court in Washtenaw County, Mich. and the Latin American Youth Center in Washington, D.C. The honorees … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ Recognizes Innovation and Impact with 3rd Annual Justice Innovation Awards