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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
William Hill US CEO Joe Asher Elected to NCJFCJ Board of Directors
Reno – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has elected Joe Asher, chief executive officer of William Hill US, to the Board of Directors. “We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Asher to the Board,” said Judge Katherine Tennyson, NCJFCJ president. “Mr. Asher will bring strong leadership and creativity to the NCJFCJ. His … [Read more...]
