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09/16/24
Case Law Update
Collaboration to Improve Civil Protection Order Systems

Collaboration is a fundamental element of creating and sustaining lasting change in the civil protection order (CPO) system. According to the NCJFCJ’s Civil Protection Orders: A Guide for Improving Practice (CPO Guide), collaboration helps to…

09/12/24
InFOCUS: Implementing the Enhanced Resource Guidelines Improves H…

With funding from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) developed the Implementation Sites Project to assist juvenile and family courts to integrate…

08/06/24
Characteristics of Cases Judicially Waived from Juvenile Court to…

NCJJ and OJJDP’s Data Snapshot series helps disseminate current research about youth in the juvenile justice system. Each one-page Snapshot focuses on a specific topic (e.g., juveniles in residential placement, characteristics of youth residential placement…

08/06/24
Highlights from the 2022 Juvenile Residential Facility Census

The NCJJ and OJJDP’s Data Snapshot series helps disseminate current research about youth in the juvenile justice system. Each one-page Snapshot focuses on a specific topic (e.g., juveniles in residential placement, characteristics of youth residential…

06/18/24
The Impact of Covid-19 on the Nation's Juvenile Court Caseload

The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the policies, procedures, and data collection activities of juvenile courts relating to the referrals and processing of youth. Mitigation efforts such as stay-at-home orders and school closures impacted…

02/23/24
Publication
Enhanced Resource Guidelines Implementation Evaluation Berrien Co…

With funding from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) developed the Implementation Sites Project to assist juvenile and family courts to integrate…

02/12/24
How Your Court Can Address Child Sexual Exploitation

Juvenile justice system professionals are often unaware of or misinterpret the circumstances of commercially sexually exploited youths. As a result, many victims of sexual exploitation are criminalized instead of being diverted to appropriate resources and…

01/04/24
Brief
 A Template Guide to Develop a Memorandum of Understanding Betwe…

The technical assistance brief,  A Template Guide to Develop a Memorandum of Understanding Between a Military Installation and a Court, is a tool for courts and military installations to utilize to enter into agreements that may…

10/30/23
Toolkit
Improving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging through a R…

The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) is pleased to release our newest publication — Improving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging through a Race Equity Lens: A Toolkit for Juvenile and Family…

09/26/23
Publication
Frequently Asked Questions About Preventing the Criminalization o…

There are many avenues through which minor victims of trafficking enter the juvenile justice system. Due to the power and control exercised by their traffickers, victims are often forced or coerced to commit crimes they otherwise would not commit. Many victims of trafficking enter the criminal justice system for offenses committed as a direct result of their trafficking.

09/07/23
Publication
Ethical Engagement With Survivor Leaders

It is vital that any efforts to address child sex trafficking in our communities must include not only survivor input but also provide opportunities for survivors to lead this work. Survivor leaders are people who hold leadership positions within their field and/or provide guidance to other survivors. Organizations and individuals must be thoughtful about why, when, and how they engage survivor leaders in the work.

09/01/23
Bench Card
Navigating Virtual Proceedings in Juvenile Court: A Guide for Jud…

Although initially embraced as an emergency measure, virtual proceedings continue to be utilized even as jurisdictions increasingly lift restrictions on in-person hearings. Before proceeding with virtual hearings, judges should be mindful of access to technology, constitutional implications, and the limitations of remote proceedings specific to youth.