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Register now for the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) for the 2025 National Conference on Juvenile Justice taking place March 16 – 19, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. The conference will feature amazing presentations on current and cutting edge topics that will inspire you, broaden your knowledge, and provoke discussions about issues facing the juvenile and family court system.
For 87 years, the NCJFCJ has led systems to change by embracing the values of Compassion, Leadership, Education, and Community through our network of more than 30,000 juvenile and family court professionals who share in the mission of this organization.
There will be plenary and breakout sessions on juvenile justice, trafficking, child welfare, court best practices, and innovative solutions. These are just some of the educational offerings of the 2025 National Conference on Juvenile Justice.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is designed for a wide range of disciplines and is open to all those interested in the improvement of child welfare and the juvenile justice system. We offer two registration rates – one for current NCJFCJ members and one for non-members with a Pathway to Membership (may include a 1 year NCJFCJ membership with conference registration if applicable).
2024 Conference Participant Demographics
Registration and Fees
| NCJFCJ Member | Non-Member (Pathways to Membership | |
|---|---|---|
| Until February 7, 2025 | $595.00 | $745.00 |
| By March 3, 2025 | $695.00 | $845.00 |
| After March 3, 2025 (late/onsite) | $795.00 | $945.00 |
*As a non-member, when you register by December 31, 2024 for this conference you will receive an Associate or Judicial Membership (as applicable) to the NCJFCJ for 1 year. To learn more about NCJFCJ membership benefits, click here.
Questions?
For questions or to register multiple participants, please contact Lydia Albrecht, Membership Experience Coordinator, NCJFCJ, at lalbrecht@ncjfcj.org or (775) 507-4850.
Questions regarding a proposal or the curriculum, please contact Emma Schiller Carpenter, Conference and Events Coordinator, NCJFCJ, at eschiller@ncjfcj.org or (775) 507-4831.
Hotel and Travel Information
The 2025 National Conference on Juvenile Justice will be held in Boston, Massachusetts, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. The group rate is $269.00 per night for single or double occupancy not inclusive of city and occupancy taxes. There is no resort fee.
The booking link for the hotel is: https://book.passkey.com/e/50834888 or call 216-413-5000.
Parking Information
– On-Site Parking: Daily: $75.00
– Off-Site Parking: Copley Place Garage 0.1 Miles
– Valet: Daily: $75.00 (Limited on-site valet parking is available with in/out privileges for $75 per night.)
Schedule Overview
All times are in EDT
Sunday March 16, 2025
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Registration & Exhibit Set up
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Film Screening & Panel Discussion
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception and Networking in Exhibit Hall
Monday March 17, 2025
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registration & Exhibits open
7:00 a.m. Networking, Coffee & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Opening General Session
9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Morning Breakout Sessions
1:30 p.m. General Session II
3:00 – 5:15 p.m. Afternoon Breakout Sessions
5:30 p.m. Pathways to Leadership and Membership Informational Reception
Tuesday March 18, 2025
7:30 a.m. Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. General Session III
9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Morning Breakout Sessions
12:00 p.m. Ohio State Council Luncheon (Invite only)
1:30 p.m. General Session IV
3:00 – 5:15 p.m. Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Wednesday March 19, 2025
7:30 a.m. Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. NCJFCJ Members Only Session
9:30 a.m. General Session VI
10:55 a.m. Closing General Session
12:15 p.m. Conference Concludes
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Apply for a scholarship to attend the 2025 National Conference on Juvenile Justice by January 10, 2025. If you have any questions please contact Emma Schiller Carpenter, eschiller@ncjfcj.org.
Sponsorship, Advertising, and Exhibitor Opportunities
We invite you to join the NCJFCJ’s 2025 National Conference on Juvenile Justice in Boston!
Click Here For Sponsorship and Exhibitor Prospectus Click Here For Sponsorship and Exhibitor Application
If you have questions, or to secure your sponsorship now, please contact Ardis Parmer at ardis.parmer@gmail.com.
Interested in Presenting? Now Accepting Proposals!
The NCJFCJ Curriculum Committee is now accepting conference proposals for 60-minute breakout sessions for BOTH conferences. The submission deadline for both conferences is October 11, 2025.