Become a Workshop Presenter for CJJ's 2022 Annual Conference |
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Interested in joining this year's conference as a presenter? Workshop proposals are due February 1, 2022.
Each year, the Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) hosts a national conference uniquely focused on improving juvenile justice and delinquency prevention systems, services, practices, and policies.
This year's conference will focus on the latest research, developments, and challenges facing our field today. Specifically:
- What lessons have we learned from Covid-19, and how can we use those lessons to create a new normal that works better for our young people and communities?
- How can systems collaborate with one another to more holistically address young people's needs?
- How can states and communities serve as leaders in shaping a better juvenile justice system for our most vulnerable youth?
- How can we improve collaborations with young people with lived experiences in the systems with which we work?
- What role does advocacy play as communities seek to improve services and provide for trauma-responsive care for children and youth?
To submit a proposal or learn more about submission requirements, please click here.
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Nominate a Leader for CJJ's 2022 Annual Awards |
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Nominate a leader in the field for the Coalition for Juvenile Justice's (CJJ's) 2022 Annual Awards. CJJ is accepting nominations for the 2022 Annual Awards, including the the A. L. Carlisle Award, Spirit of Youth Award, and Tony Gobard Award. Nominations are due February 18, 2022.
The A.L. Carlisle Child Advocacy Award is presented by CJJ annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to youth, to improving the youth legal system, or in the broader area of juvenile justice and delinquency prevention concerns. To nominate someone for the A. L. Carlisle Award, click here.
Each year, the Spirit of Youth Award, meanwhile, is given by CJJ to recognize and celebrate a young person who overcame personal obstacles in their life, and is now making significant contributions to society. To nominate someone for the Spirit of Youth Award, click here.
The Tony Gobar Award, named in honor of the late Tony Gobar, a long-time Juvenile Justice Specialist from Mississippi, serves as a way for CJJ to recognize a state Juvenile Justice Specialist who has exemplified excellence in service to others, has been dedicated and committed to improving the juvenile justice system, and has demonstrated compassion and concern for youth and advocates. To nominate someone for the Tony Gobard Award, click here.
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Register Today for CJJ's 2022 Annual Conference! |
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To register for the conference, click here.
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To book hotel reservations, click here.
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To view a draft agenda, click here.
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Congratulations to Cecely Reardon! |
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Congratulations to Cecely Reardon for her recent appointment as Acting Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services!
Cecely is a longtime member of the Massachusetts State Advisory Group. She was instrumental in work within her state to remove young people from adult jails and lockups.
Cecely previously served as CJJ National Chair and is the 2019 recipient of the A.L. Carlisle Award. She currently serves as an At-Large Representative on CJJ's Executive Board.
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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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Center for Juvenile Justice Reform Seeks Applicants for Certificate Program
The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR) at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, has just released a request for applications for the 2022 Transforming Juvenile Probation Certificate Program.
As part of the package, up to five selected teams will attend a weeklong Certificate Program that will run from May 16-20, 2022 in Washington, D.C. The modules will be led by researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, and the curriculum will focus on foundational principles to transform probation culture and practice, including: applying a fairness and equity framework; youth, family, and community partnership and empowerment; diversion and disposition decisions; the role of the probation officer; and leading transformational change.
Following the in-person program, teams will receive technical assistance to develop and implement a Capstone Project to advance system-wide improvements in their jurisdiction. Through the generous support of the Casey Foundation, participants’ tuition for the Certificate Program and one year of consultation and implementation TA is provided at no cost. Teams are responsible, however, for covering their travel expenses for the Certificate Program, including airfare, local transportation, and meals and incidentals (outside of breakfast and lunch provided during the program). Upon approval of the Capstone Project, participants will also receive an Executive Certificate from Georgetown University and join CJJR's Network of over 1,500 Fellows.
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Other News and Announcements |
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Events and Trainings
National Network for Youth is hosting its conference "National Summit to End Youth Homelessness and Hill Day" on March 2 and 3, 2022.
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New Publications and Resources
Strategies for Youth released a report, Catch and Stun, which addresses the use of tasers on young people who are unarmed engaged in minor or no criminal activity, in distress or emotional crisis, and pose no public safety threat.
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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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