Reno – It was a brand new view for the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) as they celebrated with community leaders, colleagues and partners at their Open House in June 2016. The NCJFCJ focuses on improving the effectiveness of our nation’s juvenile and family courts. A 2,000-member organization, the NCJFCJ provides continuing education, research, … [Read more...] about The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Celebrates Move to East Second Street Building
Darlene Byrne
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Announces Joey Orduna Hastings as New CEO
Reno – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has announced Joey Orduna Hastings as the new chief executive officer after a nationwide search. She will start on July 15, 2016. “I am thrilled to be part of an organization I so deeply believe in. I look forward to working with the dynamic NCJFCJ staff and membership to continue to achieve monumental … [Read more...] about The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Announces Joey Orduna Hastings as New CEO
NCJFCJ CEO Mari Kay Bickett Announces Retirement Effective July 31, 2016
Mari Kay Bickett, chief executive officer for the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has announced her plans for retirement. For the past five years, Bickett has led the national organization headquartered in Reno, Nev., which serves an estimated 30,000 professionals in the juvenile and family justice system across the country. Through providing … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ CEO Mari Kay Bickett Announces Retirement Effective July 31, 2016
First-Ever NCJFCJ Justice Innovation Celebration Held In Austin, Texas
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) inaugural Justice Innovation Celebration at the 78th annual conference, Rethink, Reimagine and Redefine Justice for Children and Families was held on Tuesday, July 28 in Austin, Texas. Many community leaders from Austin attended the gala including Austin mayor, Steve Adler and first lady, Diane Land, NCJFCJ … [Read more...] about First-Ever NCJFCJ Justice Innovation Celebration Held In Austin, Texas
Rethink, Reimagine, Redefine Justice at the NCJFCJ Annual Conference and Justice Innovation Celebration
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) 78th Annual Conference, Rethink, Reimagine and Redefine Justice for Children and Families will be held on July 26-29 at the new JW Marriott in Austin, Tex, the Live Music Capital of the World. This dynamic conference will host more than 400 judges and related professionals in juvenile and family law from across … [Read more...] about Rethink, Reimagine, Redefine Justice at the NCJFCJ Annual Conference and Justice Innovation Celebration
Judge Darlene Byrne Named Judge of the Year by National CASA
Judge Darlene Byrne of the 126th Judicial District Court in Travis County (Austin), Tex. was named Judge of the Year at the 2015 National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Awards of Excellence. The awards honor and celebrate dedicated volunteers, board members, staff, judges and programs who help abused and neglected children every day, all around the … [Read more...] about Judge Darlene Byrne Named Judge of the Year by National CASA