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
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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
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
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Resolves to Address Homeless Youth and Families
Reno – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) recently passed a resolution at its 80th Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. addressing the needs and issues of homeless youth and families in juvenile and family courts. The NCJFCJ recognizes that juvenile court judges have a responsibility and leadership role in their communities to care for and … [Read more...] about National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Resolves to Address Homeless Youth and Families
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
Chrissy Menicucci Named NCJFCJ Director of Development
Reno – Twenty-year philanthropy and social responsibility professional, Chrissy Menicucci, has been named the new National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges’ (NCJFCJ) director of development. “We are excited to bring Chrissy on board to further advance the NCJFCJ’s development efforts,” said Joey Orduna Hastings, chief executive officer. “Her experience in the … [Read more...] about Chrissy Menicucci Named NCJFCJ Director of Development
NCJFCJ Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month
Reno – Thirty-four 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
Michigan Courts Selected to Participate in NCJFCJ’s Implementation Sites Project
National organization to help courts improve outcomes in child abuse and neglect cases The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has selected the 10th Circuit Court, Family Division in Saginaw, Mich. and the Berrien County Trial Court, Family Division in St. Joseph, Mich. as two of six new courts to join their Implementation Sites Project, which helps … [Read more...] about Michigan Courts Selected to Participate in NCJFCJ’s Implementation Sites Project
Alaska Tribal Court Selected to Participate in NCJFCJ’s Implementation Sites Project
National organization to help court improve outcomes in child abuse and neglect cases The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has selected the Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska Child Dependency Court as one of six new courts to join their Implementation Sites Project, which helps to improve outcomes for abused and neglected … [Read more...] about Alaska Tribal Court Selected to Participate in NCJFCJ’s Implementation Sites Project
NCJFCJ Juvenile Justice Conference Aims to Affect Systems Change
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), an 80-year-old nonprofit organization, held its National Conference on Juvenile Justice in New York City on February 12-15, 2017. This dynamic conference hosted more than 400 judges and system professionals in juvenile and family law from across the country in an inspiring, informative consortium covering topics … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ Juvenile Justice Conference Aims to Affect Systems Change
The Honorable John J. Romero Jr. Appointed to the National Advisory Committee on the Sex Trafficking of Children and Youth in the U.S.
Reno – The Honorable John J. Romero, Jr. has accepted an appointment on the National Advisory Committee on the Sex Trafficking of Children and Youth in the United States. The Committee advises the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Attorney General on practical and general policies concerning improvements to the nation’s response to … [Read more...] about The Honorable John J. Romero Jr. Appointed to the National Advisory Committee on the Sex Trafficking of Children and Youth in the U.S.
Dr. Robert A. Simon Elected to NCJFCJ Board of Directors
Reno – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has elected Dr. Robert A. Simon to the Board of Directors. “We are extremely excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert Simon to the Board,” said Judge Katherine Tennyson, NCJFCJ president. “Dr. Simon is the organization’s first forensic psychologist on the Board of Directors. With the prominence … [Read more...] about Dr. Robert A. Simon Elected to NCJFCJ Board of Directors
Mark A. Krasner, CPA, Esq. Elected to NCJFCJ Board of Directors
Reno – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has elected Mark A. Krasner, CPA, Esq., founding partner of Blanchard, Krasner & French to the Board of Directors. Blanchard, Krasner & French has a worldwide practice with offices in La Jolla, Calif. and Reno, Nev. “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Krasner to the Board,” said … [Read more...] about Mark A. Krasner, CPA, Esq. Elected to NCJFCJ Board of Directors
NCJFCJ Announces $10.5 Million in Grants in 2016 to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families
Reno – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) announced that it has received 33 new and supplemental awards providing more than $10.5 million in additional funding. The NCJFCJ is devoted to ensuring justice and improving outcomes for families and children in courts nationwide. Celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, the NCJFCJ is the nation’s … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ Announces $10.5 Million in Grants in 2016 to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families