Team Member Appreciation! We are excited to recognize our amazing Conference and Events Coordinator, Emma Schiller Carpenter. Emma's work at the NCJFCJ makes a difference to families and courts around the US. Thank you, Emma!
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Non-profit Organizations
Reno, Nevada 4,185 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
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- 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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The National Center for Juvenile Justice, the National Institute of Justice and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention just released "Delinquency Cases in Juvenile Court, 2021", which shares insightful statistics on delinquency cases in U.S. juvenile courts from 2005 to 2021. A decrease in cases was seen in all four offense categories. Read the full publication here: https://loom.ly/Lte5Htw
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Join us on Monday, November 11th for a brand new episode of Monday Morning Moments! Dr. Melissa Piasecki will present "Blue Space/Green Space: Finding Your Own Wellness." In this session, we will discuss how spending time in natural spaces can enhance our health, boost happiness, and strengthen resilience against illness. Together, we’ll develop strategies to incorporate these benefits into our daily lives! The series is sponsored by Our Family Wizard and is brought to you FREE of charge. Register here: https://loom.ly/TYqQ1uc
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Happy Halloween from the NCJFCJ Marketing, Communication & External Affairs team! 🎃 Usually, we’re behind the scenes curating posts, planning events, and keeping everyone informed, but today, we’re bringing your favorite NCJFCJ social media channels to life—literally! Katie Freeman Emma Schiller Carpenter Adonis Hatwood Chloe Hedrick
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The NCJFCJ is excited to share that our CEO, Joey Orduña Hastings, has received a 2024 Exceptional Achievement Award from the Nevada Alumni Association at the University of Nevada, Reno. This award honors her distinguished career, unwavering commitment to community and service, and impactful professional contributions. Join us in celebrating Joey's well-deserved recognition!
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As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close, the NCJFCJ reaffirms our commitment to supporting survivors. This past month, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and reflected on the achievements and progress made, while reasserting our collective commitment to the ongoing work that remains to be done. For a full list of resources and publications, please visit our website: https://loom.ly/b8Xw8g8
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Exciting updates from the NCJFCJ team! Recently, we had the privilege of presenting at the Montana Judges Association 2024 Fall Conference, hosted by the Montana Supreme Court. While in Missoula, the team also visited one of our valued law school partners, University of Montana School of Law, where we provided students and faculty with educational resources and networking opportunities! Interested in partnership or membership? Contact membership@ncjfcj.org!
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Happy Nevada Day! Today, the NCJFCJ celebrates Nevada's admission to the Union on October 31st, 1864! For over 50 years, since 1969, our headquarters has been in Reno, Nevada, where we've been proudly affiliated with the University of Nevada, Reno! We are honored to be a part of such a vibrant state and community!
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The NCJFCJ team is still thrilled about receiving our Silver and Blue Appreciation Award last week from the University of Nevada, Reno! We had an amazing time showing off our Pack Pride at homecoming!
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