The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
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The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
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National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
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Our Focus Areas
Behavioral Health and Well-Being
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Address the intersection of mental health, substance abuse, and trauma in juvenile and family courts by promoting evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and cross-system collaboration to improve outcomes and court responses.
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Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice
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Tackle key court issues such as child abuse, juvenile justice, racial disparities, behavioral health, and child sex trafficking, while supporting initiatives like system change efforts to improve court processes and outcomes for families.
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Family Violence and Domestic Relations
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Promote safety and well-being for families nationwide through training, technical assistance, and policy development on domestic violence, child custody, protection orders, elder abuse, firearms, and judicial leadership.
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National Center for Juvenile Justice
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Established in 1973 as the NCJFCJ’s independent research arm, the National Center for Juvenile Justice is a trusted source for juvenile court statistics and applied research.
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One Bench at a Time
Our National Impact
The NCJFCJ is a leader in the development and implementation of policy and practice. Explore our impact state-by-state.
Years of Advancing Justice
88
Families Affected By Our Work Each Year
4M
States With Members + International Members
50
Judges and Professionals Served
30k
Events
Upcoming Educational Events
Whether online, on demand, or in person, the NCJFCJ hosts a variety of education opportunities, often free and low-cost, every month—designed to educate, support, and connect juvenile and family justice professionals in all courts, state and tribal courts.
All Events
May
06
Identifying Red Flags & Housing First Approaches
Reno, NV – McKinley Arts Center
May
18
May
19
Institute
Judicial Institute on the Human-Animal Bond and the LINK Between Animal Cruelty and Interpersonal Violence: Issues in Family Law Cases
Washington, D.C.
May
20
From Passion to Proficiency: Using the QIC-EY Court Training to Uplift the Voices of Children and Youth
Virtual
Jun
26
Webinar
Engaging Fathers: Building Father-Inclusive Dependency Courts
Virtual
Resources & Publications
Find practical tools, research, and guidance to support your work in juvenile and family justice. Our resources are developed with real world insights to help you create meaningful change.
All Resources
NCJFCJ News
The Imprint, Judge Jeffrey Kritzer on Child Welfare Hearings
04/22/26
NCJFCJ News
Fox 54 News, Augusta Judicial Circuit selected for NCJFCJ Implementation Sites Project
04/21/26
NCJFCJ News
The NCJFCJ To Plant Symbolic Pinwheel Garden in Recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month
04/01/26
Real Lives. Real Impact.
Invest in a Better Future for Youth and Families
The NCJFCJ leads efforts to improve policies and practices for children, families, and victims. Your support helps us drive lasting change in the juvenile and family court system.
Learn More
Donate Today
Leading the Way
NCJFCJ Partners and Projects
We work alongside national partners and lead projects that strengthen justice systems for children, families, and survivors. Explore the network behind our progress and the initiatives making a difference in communities nationwide.
Learn More
Connect with Us
Social Media Highlights
Stay connected with the latest news, stories, and insights from courts and communities nationwide.
Follow Us
Skip to main content
Registration Now Open for the 89th Annual Conference!
Learn More
Donate Now
Become a Member
Registration Now Open for the 89th Annual Conference!
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Join Us Today
Our Focus Areas
Behavioral Health and Well-Being
Learn More
Address the intersection of mental health, substance abuse, and trauma in juvenile and family courts by promoting evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and cross-system collaboration to improve outcomes and court responses.
Learn More
Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice
Learn More
Tackle key court issues such as child abuse, juvenile justice, racial disparities, behavioral health, and child sex trafficking, while supporting initiatives like system change efforts to improve court processes and outcomes for families.
Learn More
Family Violence and Domestic Relations
Learn More
Promote safety and well-being for families nationwide through training, technical assistance, and policy development on domestic violence, child custody, protection orders, elder abuse, firearms, and judicial leadership.
Learn More
National Center for Juvenile Justice
Learn More
Established in 1973 as the NCJFCJ’s independent research arm, the National Center for Juvenile Justice is a trusted source for juvenile court statistics and applied research.
Learn More
One Bench at a Time
Our National Impact
The NCJFCJ is a leader in the development and implementation of policy and practice. Explore our impact state-by-state.
Years of Advancing Justice
88
Families Affected By Our Work Each Year
4M
States With Members + International Members
50
Judges and Professionals Served
30k
Events
Upcoming Educational Events
Whether online, on demand, or in person, the NCJFCJ hosts a variety of education opportunities, often free and low-cost, every month—designed to educate, support, and connect juvenile and family justice professionals in all courts, state and tribal courts.
All Events
May
06
Identifying Red Flags & Housing First Approaches
Reno, NV – McKinley Arts Center
May
18
May
19
Institute
Judicial Institute on the Human-Animal Bond and the LINK Between Animal Cruelty and Interpersonal Violence: Issues in Family Law Cases
Washington, D.C.
May
20
From Passion to Proficiency: Using the QIC-EY Court Training to Uplift the Voices of Children and Youth
Virtual
Jun
26
Webinar
Engaging Fathers: Building Father-Inclusive Dependency Courts
Virtual
Resources & Publications
Find practical tools, research, and guidance to support your work in juvenile and family justice. Our resources are developed with real world insights to help you create meaningful change.
All Resources
NCJFCJ News
The Imprint, Judge Jeffrey Kritzer on Child Welfare Hearings
04/22/26
NCJFCJ News
Fox 54 News, Augusta Judicial Circuit selected for NCJFCJ Implementation Sites Project
04/21/26
NCJFCJ News
The NCJFCJ To Plant Symbolic Pinwheel Garden in Recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month
04/01/26
Real Lives. Real Impact.
Invest in a Better Future for Youth and Families
The NCJFCJ leads efforts to improve policies and practices for children, families, and victims. Your support helps us drive lasting change in the juvenile and family court system.
Learn More
Donate Today
Leading the Way
NCJFCJ Partners and Projects
We work alongside national partners and lead projects that strengthen justice systems for children, families, and survivors. Explore the network behind our progress and the initiatives making a difference in communities nationwide.
Learn More
Connect with Us
Social Media Highlights
Stay connected with the latest news, stories, and insights from courts and communities nationwide.
Follow Us