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National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Non-profit Organizations
Reno, Nevada 4,448 followers
Improving the Lives of Children and Families Since 1937.
About us
In 1937, a group of judges sought to improving the effectiveness of the nation's juvenile courts and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) was born. Pursuing our mission of improving the courts and systems practice for our nation's children and families, as well as raising awareness of child welfare and domestic violence issues continues to this day. The NCJFCJ provides cutting-edge training, wide-ranging technical assistance, and research to help the nation's courts, judges and staff in their important work. Each year, the NCJFCJ provides education, technical assistance, and publications to an estimated 30,000 judges, court administrators, social and mental health workers, police, probation officers, and others working in the juvenile and family courts at its headquarters in Reno and throughout the country. In conjunction with the University of Nevada, Reno and the National Judicial College, the NCJFCJ participates in unique advanced degree programs for judges and other court professionals.
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Reno, Nevada
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1937
- Specialties
- juvenile and family justice, child abuse and neglect, adoption and foster care, juvenile delinquency, family violence, victims of juvenile offenders, alcohol and drug abuse, termination of parental rights, custody and visitation, and minority issues
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300 East Second Street
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Reno, Nevada 89501, US
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3700 South Water Street, Suite 200
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15203, US
Employees at National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
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Joey Orduña Hastings
Chief Executive Officer of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
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Dr. Bridgett Ortega M.A., J.D., D.M.
Building Better Bridges, LLC (3BC) - Bridging the gap between people and possibilities.
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Anthony Capizzi
International Lecturer, Faculty for multiple National Organizations and Visiting Judge by Ohio Supreme Court Assignment
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Jackie Ruffin
Manager of Communications at National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Updates
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As National Social Work Month comes to a close, the NCJFCJ is taking a moment to appreciate the positive impact of social workers. Our mission to improve outcomes for children and families involved in the justice system is supported by many collaborators. Our associate membership is open to individuals working in juvenile and family law, with many of them being social workers! Learn more about membership options here: https://loom.ly/lUAords
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A huge thank you to the attendees, presenters, exhibitors, sponsors, and staff who helped make our 2025 National Conference on Juvenile Justice the best one yet! Your commitment to improving the lives of children and families is inspiring. We can’t wait to welcome you to our 88th Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, from July 20-23. Let’s keep working together for a bright future! #NCJFCJinNewEngland
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Do you need easily accessible bench cards for a juvenile or family court? Head to our NCJFCJ Bench Card Resource Center to search and filter through our valuable tools, all in one place! https://loom.ly/SYUTEww #EveryCourtEveryChild
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Thank you for such a wonderful session!
Honored to address the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges at their 2025 National Conference on Juvenile Justice this week. It was incredible to share insights on how well-being can power performance, but I’m even more grateful for the chance to listen and learn. Throughout the conference, I had the privilege of meeting and hearing from incredible judges, attorneys, administrators, and staff from across the country—gaining a deeper understanding of their work and the challenges they navigate. These conversations reinforced just how critical well-being is in their environments, and I’m excited to bring these insights into what we do at Dilagence. A huge thank you to Joey, Allison, Emma, Jan, and the entire NCJFCJ team for the important work you do. It was truly an honor to be part of this week.
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We're excited to welcome our new Deputy Executive Officer, Bob Christensen, to the NCJFCJ team! Bob is a former Microsoft executive with a strong record in scaling organizations, managing teams, and driving growth. He was drawn to the NCJFCJ's mission of providing knowledge and skills to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families. Bob holds a marketing degree with an engineering minor from Arizona State University. We're excited to have him on board!
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We are excited to recognize this impactful work, Congratulations Jodi Rosenbaum!
Honored to announce that our founder and CEO, Jodi Rosenbaum - aka "The Crazy Book Lady" - was recognized at the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Conference on Juvenile Justice in Boston yesterday for her transformative work through More Than Words! Youth had the chance to network with judges and leaders from across the country, gaining valuable insights and expanding their connections. A special moment unfolded when one of our young adults reconnected with a former judge who had once decided not to incarcerate him giving him a chance to change his life. Their heartfelt reunion and this young adult's recommendations on supporting youth in the judicial system highlighted the importance of youth voices in shaping policies. For 87 years, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges has led systems to change by embracing the values of Compassion, Leadership, Education, and Community through a network of over 30,000 professionals. Join us in celebrating this achievement and supporting the crucial work improving the child welfare and juvenile justice system! #NCJFCJ #Bethechange #MoreThanWords
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We’re closing out an amazing few days filled with learning, connection, and collaboration! From dynamic education and powerful conversations to networking, exploring Boston, and engaging with our amazing sponsors and exhibitors, it’s been a memorable experience! We’re already counting down to our next conference in Chicago this July 20-23rd. See you soon! #NCJFCJinNewEngland
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Day 3 of the NCJFCJ National Conference on Juvenile Justice was incredible! We explored innovative topics like nutrition as it relates to decision-making, brain science, trauma’s impact in the juvenile justice system, and the use of animals to ease fear and anxiety in the courtroom. A special highlight was honoring Jodi Rosenbaum with the Judith Horgan Award for her outstanding work with youth in the Boston community. #NCJFCJinNewEngland
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