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JJ Monitor
November 2021
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Recap: CJJ's Racial and Ethnic Disparities Conference 2021 |
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Earlier this month, 527 youth advocates from 40 states and territories joined together for CJJ's 2021 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Conference. The theme of this year's event was "A Call for Justice: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities." The event took place virtually November 2nd -3rd and featured opening remarks from OJJDP Acting Administrator Chyrl Jones and CJJ Chairwoman Michelle Diaz. The days were filled with exciting sessions that focused on ways in which young people and their communities, as well as law enforcement, court officials, advocacy groups, and State Advisory Groups can work together to combat racial and ethnic disparities (R/ED) in the legal system.
CJJ joined with our members to honor William Jernigan of Maryland during the conference awards luncheon. William is the 2021 Andrew Smith Awardee. This award is given annually to a state Racial and Ethnic Disparities Coordinator to recognize the legacy of Andrew Smith, who was the creator of the Mirror Project, an effort to bring together law enforcement and youth, and New Hampshire's long time R/ED Coordinator.
William serves as the Statewide Racial and Ethnic Disparities Coordinator and Director for Prevention Strategies at the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention Youth and Victim Services in Maryland. He has held this position since 2017.
He has directly and indirectly served thousands of youth across Maryland through mentorship as well as supporting and promoting positive youth development programs. He also serves on CJJ’s Executive Board as National Racial and Ethnic Disparities Coordinator.
To learn more about William and his accomplishments, click here.
CJJ looks forward to October 2022 when our Annual Racial and Ethnic Disparities Conference will take place in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Apply today to become a member of the 2022 Emerging Leaders Committee! |
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Are you passionate about improving the youth legal system? Do you want to help make the system better for all youth? Are you under the age of 24? Apply to join CJJ's Emerging Leaders Committee! Applications are open until December 3rd 2021.
The Emerging Leaders Committee is a partnership between CJJ and young people in the field of juvenile justice, many of whom bring lived expertise to their work. ELC members develop leadership and advocacy skills, learn about the juvenile justice system, and organize CJJ's Annual Youth Summit, a virtual and in person gathering that allows young people to come together to explore how they can lead reform in the youth legal system.
Who can become a member of the ELC?
Anyone ages 16 to 24 who is passionate about reforming the youth legal system can become a member of the ELC. Youth with lived expertise, including those who are still involved with the system and those who are currently incarcerated are encouraged to apply. Youth who are members of State Advisory Groups are strongly encouraged to submit applications.
How often does the ELC meet?
The ELC meets remotely by phone once a month with opportunities for additional involvement with specific projects.
Are members of the ELC paid?
Yes! ELC members are paid hourly for a maximum of six hours a month.
How do I become a member of the ELC?
Complete the application, including a resume and an optional letter of recommendation, here. If you are unable to submit online, please download the application here and submit to Naomi Smoot Evans at evans@juvjustice.org.
Please share this email or flyer with young people who want to get more involved with CJJ's work and network with the broader juvenile justice reform community!
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Save the Date: CJJ's 2022 Annual Conference |
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Join us for CJJ's 2021 Annual Conference. This event is scheduled to take place May 18-21, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for additional details!
Need more information?
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Fourth Quarter:
Join us Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 4p.m.-5p.m. Eastern for a conversation with author Daphne Robinson about her book, Delinquent: How the American Juvenile Justice System is Failing Black Children. The book focuses on the racial and ethnic disparities within the youth legal system, and what we as professionals can do today to reduce the number of Black young people arrested tomorrow.
To purchase the book click here. To register to join click here.
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Understanding What It Takes for SAGs and State Agencies to Achieve Better Evidence-Supported Implementation Outcomes
Today, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET
Participants engaging in this webinar will learn foundational concepts about the effective use of implementation science to support state and local policies, programs, and practices. As SAG members and administrators responsible for translating evidence into practice to achieve public safety and optimal youth development outcomes, participants in juvenile justice systems should operate with effective, supportive, integrated, and comprehensive approaches. Implementation science-informed practices can significantly improve the leadership, workforce development, continuous quality improvement, communications and collaboration activities required by today’s human services and juvenile justice systems.
Presenter:
Robin Jenkins, Ph.D. , Senior Implementation Specialist & Associate Director, The Impact Center at FPG Child Development Institute
This webinar is free for CJJ members. To become a member click here.
To register for this webinar click here.
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Would You Like to Blog for CJJ? |
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CJJ is looking for bloggers for CJJ Today to author stories and posts about juvenile justice. We're particularly interested in stories from State Advisory Group members or staff, CJJ individual or youth members, and CJJ organizational members, about issues at the state or local level, interesting programs or approaches, and perspectives about the course of juvenile justice reform at the local or state level. We also welcome blog posts from other juvenile justice system stakeholders. Blog posts can be between 400-750 words in length. Click here to see our other guidelines for blogs.
Suggested topics could include:
- School to Prison Pipeline;
- Girls in the Juvenile Justice System;
- Remedying Racial and Ethnic Disparities;
- Adolescent Brain Development;
- Evidence-Based Practices;
- Status Offenses;
- Family and Youth Involvement; or
- Promising Practices or Program Spotlights.
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Other News and Announcements |
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New Publications and Resources
The Sentencing Project released a research study on the number of youth under the age of 18 with an incarcerated parent entitled: "Parents in Prison".
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CJJ invites you to share news from your SAG, organization, state, or region! Inclusion and editing of submissions are subject to CJJ editorial guidelines. |
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The Juvenile Justice Monitor is brought to you by staff and volunteer leaders of the Coalition for Juvenile Justice, and supported by membership fees paid by CJJ's State Advisory Group Members, Members at Large, Organizational Members, and allies. We are grateful to all for their ongoing support.
Coalition for Juvenile Justice
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006-1631
(202) 827-9751
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