Guilt, shame, and stigma are the results of trauma and exploitation. Young people who have survived child sex trafficking will present in court carrying the weight of the guilt, shame, and stigma associated with their…
NCJFCJ and Toni McKinley, MA, LPC present this 90-minute webinar and Q&A session. Youth who have experienced trafficking have endured intense and prolonged traumatization. This trauma fundamentally rewrites the central nervous system of people who…
An overview of the legal rights and protections of immigrant children who are victims of commercial sex trafficking. The first session provides participants with resources and tools to assist judges in providing assistance to immigrant…
An overview of the legal rights and protections of immigrant children who are victims of commercial sex trafficking. The first session provides participants with resources and tools to assist judges in providing assistance to immigrant…
It has been estimated that 60% of all child sex trafficking victims have histories in the child welfare system. Youth without stable families are particularly vulnerable to being exploited by traffickers. Traffickers are targeting and…
This webinar is a continuation of our self-represented litigants’ webinar series and is geared towards an audience of domestic violence advocates working with self-represented litigants. The webinar will parallel the new self-represented litigants’ publication that…
With more teens than ever using social media to connect with their friends, it is important that courts and court staff stay abreast of the latest trends and techniques used to abuse. Moreover, with nearly…
To commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 7–13, the NCJFCJ will connect this year’s theme—Honoring Our Past. Creating Hope for the Future–to the Linking Systems of Care Guiding Principles to celebrate the progress made…
As a result of this webinar, participants will be better able to: Discuss ways to promote victim safety and batterer accountability by prioritizing civil protection order (CPO) enforcement. Identify and take advantage of opportunities within…
Concerns about long-term economic security can make it difficult for survivors of domestic violence to leave abusive relationships, and abusers often exhibit economic control and coercion over victims. We’ll explore how survivors can obtain part…
In 2005, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) published the Juvenile Delinquency Guidelines: Improving Court Practice in Juvenile Delinquency Cases (JDG). Over the years, the JDG has served as the guidepost for juvenile courts across the country. The JDG identifies the essential elements…