(Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), with support from the State Justice Institute (SJI), announces the launch of an all-new Bench Card Resource Center for the judiciary. Juvenile and family court judges primarily use bench cards during hearings on matters related to child welfare, family violence, juvenile justice, and child … [Read more...] about National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Launch Innovative Bench Card Resource Center for Judiciary
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NCJFCJ Announces Record $15.6 Million in Awards to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families
Key focuses on family violence, child abuse and neglect, juvenile justice, and pandemic research and court response (Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) announced today that it received a record $15.6 million spanning 54 new and continuing awards for the 2020-2021 fiscal year; a record amount in the organization’s 84-year history. … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ Announces Record $15.6 Million in Awards to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families
Sheldon Spotted Elk Joins the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges as Program Director, Tribal Justice Partnerships
(Reno, Nev.) – Sheldon Spotted Elk has joined the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) as program director, tribal justice partnerships. He has extensive expertise and regularly speaks on tribal law, child welfare, and juvenile law. His area of focus also includes cultural humility and ethics in children’s representation. "I am honored and excited to … [Read more...] about Sheldon Spotted Elk Joins the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges as Program Director, Tribal Justice Partnerships
Soberlink Joins National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges With Corporate Sponsorship
(Reno, Nev.) -- Soberlink, the leader in remote alcohol monitoring technology, joins the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), adding to the NCJFCJ’s growing roster of corporate sponsors. Soberlink is committed to changing the perception of Alcohol Use Disorder by developing technology for addiction and recovery management. Soberlink is the #1 remote … [Read more...] about Soberlink Joins National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges With Corporate Sponsorship
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Form New Ad Hoc Committees to Strengthen Partnerships with Court Management and Tribal Courts
(Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has announced the creation of two ad hoc committees, the Court Management Committee and the Tribal-State Partnerships Committee, to strengthen partnerships with the nation’s court management and tribal court systems, respectively. “The members of the NCJFCJ’s committees steer the work of the … [Read more...] about National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Form New Ad Hoc Committees to Strengthen Partnerships with Court Management and Tribal Courts
Bold National Guidelines Outlined to Strengthen Family Courts
In a determined effort to ensure family courts are more efficient, user friendly, and less adversarial, the Conference of Chief Justices and the Conference of State Court Administrators recently adopted a resolution in support of redesigning court processes for families. The resolution, passed in July, serves as a call to action for state courts to implement the … [Read more...] about Bold National Guidelines Outlined to Strengthen Family Courts
NCJFCJ Recognizes Margaret M. Crowley, Esq. of Nevada as 2020 Impact of the Year Recipient at Annual Justice Innovation Awards
(Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) announced Margaret M. Crowley, Esq. as the Impact of the Year Award recipient during the 6th annual Justice Innovation Awards ceremony at the NCJFCJ’s Virtual 83rd Annual Conference. Crowley was recognized for her work and efforts to innovatively rethink, reimagine, and redefine justice … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ Recognizes Margaret M. Crowley, Esq. of Nevada as 2020 Impact of the Year Recipient at Annual Justice Innovation Awards
NCJFCJ’s Joey Orduña Hastings Joins Two Prestigious National Committees
(Reno, Nev.) – Joey Orduña Hastings, JD, CEO of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has been appointed to two committee positions with the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) and the National CASA/GAL (Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem) Association for Children. Orduña Hastings will serve on … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ’s Joey Orduña Hastings Joins Two Prestigious National Committees
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Announces New Online Resource for Civil Protection Orders
RENO, Nev. – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has launched a new online resource on civil protection orders (CPO). The site offers extensive information on protection orders, including custody and visitation, victim autonomy, compliance review, and firearms surrender. Judges and court professionals will now have the opportunity to … [Read more...] about The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Announces New Online Resource for Civil Protection Orders
NCJFCJ Announces Record $14.9 Million in Awards to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families
Key focuses on domestic violence, abuse and neglect, opioids and substance use, juvenile justice, and research (Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) announced today that it received a record $14.9 million spanning 45 new and continuing awards for the 2019-2020 fiscal year; the highest amount in the organization’s 83-year history. … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ Announces Record $14.9 Million in Awards to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families
Alicin Reidy Williamson Joins Amicus Council of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
(Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) announced Alicin Reidy Williamson, chief inclusion officer of Endeavor, has joined the Amicus Council, which is composed of experienced and influential individuals who help raise funds and tap into existing community resources and networks to advance the NCJFCJ nationally and in its respective … [Read more...] about Alicin Reidy Williamson Joins Amicus Council of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Releases Video Addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Judiciary
(Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has released a video establishing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the judiciary. The video features several judges and judicial officers from across the country discussing what diversity, equity and inclusion means to them and how professionals in the juvenile and family … [Read more...] about National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Releases Video Addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Judiciary
Supreme Court of Nevada’s Katherine R. Malzahn-Bass Awarded NCJFCJ’s Innovator of the Year
(RENO, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) awarded Katherine R. Malzahn-Bass, Court Improvement Program Coordinator for the Supreme Court of Nevada, the 2019 Innovator of the Year award for her efforts on Nevada’s Statewide Juvenile Dependency Mediation Program. She was recognized at the NCJFCJ’s 82nd Annual Conference highlighting … [Read more...] about Supreme Court of Nevada’s Katherine R. Malzahn-Bass Awarded NCJFCJ’s Innovator of the Year
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Releases Resolution Regarding Animal Cruelty and Its Link to Violence
(Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) released its latest resolution regarding animal cruelty and its link to other forms of violence. Empirical research demonstrates a direct link between animal cruelty and interpersonal violence including intimate partner abuse, child abuse, juvenile justice, and elder abuse. Ninety-nine percent … [Read more...] about The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Releases Resolution Regarding Animal Cruelty and Its Link to Violence
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Earns United Nations Consultative Status
(Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has been granted special consultative status by the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council for its experience in providing judicial education to juvenile and family law professionals. This status, adopted by the recommendation of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), … [Read more...] about The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Earns United Nations Consultative Status
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) and KPS3 Wins National PRSA Silver Anvil Award
NEW YORK, NY – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) and KPS3 received the prestigious award for the Most Effective Campaign On A Shoe String for Nonprofit Organizations for their Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect campaign at the annual Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Anvil Awards ceremony in New York City. The Preventing Child Abuse … [Read more...] about The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) and KPS3 Wins National PRSA Silver Anvil Award
The NCJFCJ Launches National Resource Center on Military-connected Families and the Courts
Focuses on Active Military Families in the Court System The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) announced today that it has launched a website for their project, the National Resource Center on Military-connected Families and the Courts for active duty military members and their families with cases in the juvenile and family court system. Many … [Read more...] about The NCJFCJ Launches National Resource Center on Military-connected Families and the Courts
John D. Etchemendy Joins the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges as Family Violence and Domestic Relations Program Director
(Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) is proud to announce John D. Etchemendy as program director for their Family Violence and Domestic Relations program. Etchemendy is a veteran and fourth generation northern Nevadan with a reputation and experience as a passionate advocate for domestic and sexual violence victims. He has more … [Read more...] about John D. Etchemendy Joins the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges as Family Violence and Domestic Relations Program Director
NCJFCJ Recognizes April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month
(Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) recently convened with the community at the University of Nevada, Reno for National Child Abuse Prevention Month. To raise awareness for this important issue that affects our most vulnerable population, the NCJFCJ, the University of Nevada, Reno, the Associated Students of the University of … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ Recognizes April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Selects Eight Courts to Join Implementation Sites Project
Courts to Focus on Improving Practices in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases (Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has selected eight new courts to join their Implementation Sites Project, which helps to improve outcomes for abused and neglected children and their families. The NCJFCJ Implementation Sites Project, which is funded by … [Read more...] about National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Selects Eight Courts to Join Implementation Sites Project