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JJ Monitor
September 2021
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CJJ's 2021 National Racial and Ethnic Disparities Conference will focus on ways that 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).
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To register for the conference or learn more about the event, click here.
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To view a draft of the agenda click here.
We apologize for the inconvenience as we work to ensure the safety of all in these challenging times.
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Youth Justice Action Month
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Since 2008, youth justice advocates around the country have come together to organize events and online activities to raise awareness and inspire action on behalf of young people impacted by our youth legal system.
We invite you to join NJJN and CJJ in recognizing Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) this October!
This year, we are focused on "Acting to End Racism: Pursuing Equity Through Policy."
During YJAM, advocates and allies across the country will connect with each other and take steps to fight for the issues that matter most to youth and create a new vision of justice.
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Upcoming Webinars
Removing Youth From Adult Jails: Learning from Successes in the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and North Dakota
Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET
The Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018 calls on states and territories to ensure that young people who are awaiting trial in adult court are not held in adult jails and lockups unless it is in the interest of justice to do so. Join us to hear from three jurisdictions about how they navigated this change, including programming and financial planning. The sessions will also explore the nuts and bolts of the planning process and practical steps taken to complete the transfer of youth to juvenile facilities, as well as the importance of both legislative and executive actions in making this transition.
Presenters:
Peter Forbes, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Youth Services
Lisa Jahner, Program Manager, North Dakota Association of Counties
Melissa Milchman, Grants Management Specialist, D.C. Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants
Marcy Mistrett, Senior Fellow, The Sentencing Project
Cecely Reardon, General Counsel, Massachusetts Department of Youth Services
This webinar is free for CJJ members. To become a member click here.
To register for this webinar click here.
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To purchase the book click here. To register to join click here.
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Become a member of CJJ today! As part of our network of more than 16,000 youth justice practitioners and advocates across the country, CJJ members have access to a wide range of benefits including:
- discounted registration for our conferences and events;
- free access to our webinars and educational materials;
- participation in our Government Relations Committee.
CJJ's memberships consists of State Advisory Group members, Organizational Members, Individual Members and Youth Members.
State Advisory Groups (SAGs) are the core of CJJ's membership! SAGs were established under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and SAG members are appointed by Governors/Chief Executives in each U.S. jurisdiction. They are principally responsible for monitoring and supporting their state's progress in addressing the four core requirements of the JJDPA. SAGs are an invaluable part of CJJ’s coalition. Click here to join as a State Advisory Group Member.
All organizations that share CJJ values and vision are welcome to join CJJ as Organizational Members. Organizational Members are organizations concerned with creating optimal delinquency prevention programs, policies, and practices. These can include nonprofits, private companies, foundations, governmental organizations, and others. Click here to join as an Organizational Member.
CJJ is a true coalition and proudly represents a diverse body of members including juvenile justice practitioners, service providers, youth, parents, public officials, concerned citizens, and others. Individual Members are an integral part of our coalition. Click here to learn more about how and why you should join CJJ as an individual member. Click here to join as an Individual Member.
CJJ proudly represents emerging leaders that are interested in juvenile justice reform. CJJ youth members are vital to our mission. If you under the age of 25, you may join CJJ as a Youth Member for a discounted rate of only $35 annually. Click here to learn more about how and why you should join CJJ as a Youth Member. Click here to join as a Youth Member.
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Join in Virtual Hill Days this October! |
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In honor of Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM), CJJ and its Government Relations Committee, in partnership with the National Juvenile Justice Network and our national partners, will host a series of Virtual Hill Days on October 18-22. Join us to make your voice heard on implementation of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018, and why Congress must act now to phase out the use of the Valid Court Order Exception.
To join, register below. Registrants will receive access to materials they can use during their meetings and share with members of Congress. All attendees should plan to schedule their own meetings with members. A Virtual Hill Day training will also take place on October 14th at 5:30pm ET.
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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 Performance-based Standards (PbS) Learning Institute has released two new Data Snapshots summarizing the impact of COVID-19 in juvenile justice facilities.
Job Postings
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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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