Resolutions and Policy Statements
2019
Regarding Animal Cruelty and Its Link to Other Forms of Violence
Endorsement of the NACC Child Welfare Law Specialist Certification Program
Regarding Sex Offender Registration Requirements for Youth Younger Than Age 18
In Support of Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
In Recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the Juvenile & Family Court Journal
2018
Resolution In Support of Implementing a Family-centered Framework in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases
Regarding the Separation Policy at the U.S. Border
Resolution Addressing Fines, Fees, and Costs in Juvenile Courts
2017
In Support of the National Juvenile Defender Center bench cards Access to Juvenile Justice Irrespective of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression (SOGIE) and Applying principles of adolescent development in delinquency proceedings
Appreciation for 80th Annual Conference
Recognition of NCJFCJ's 80th Anniversary
Addressing the Needs of Homeless Youth and Families in Juvenile and Family Courts
Regarding the Need for Independent Oversight of Youth Confinement Facilities
Regarding Juvenile Probation and Adolescent Development
2016
In Support of the Reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
In Support of the AFCC Guidelines for Examining Intimate Partner Violence
In Support of the Family First Prevention Services Act
Regarding Reducing the Use of Solitary Confinement for Youth
Regarding Judicial Oversight of Children Under Court Jurisdiction in Group Facilities
Regarding Judicial Training on Adolescent Brain Development
Regarding Domestic Child Sex Trafficking and Commercial Exploitation of Children
2015
Regarding Shackling of Children in Juvenile Court
Regarding Trauma-Informed Juvenile and Family Courts
NCJFCJ Official Comments on Proposed Indian Child Welfare Act Regulations
Endorsement of The Modern Court Judge: Knowledge, Qualities, and Skills for Success
In Support of the American Probation & Parole Association's Issue Paper Risk and Needs Assessment
2014
Policy Statement on Evidence of Effectiveness
2013
In Support of Reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
In Support of the Youth PROMISE Act Legislation
Regarding Judicial Oversight of Psychotropic Medications for Children Under Court Jurisidiction
In Support of Full Implementation of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
In Support of Increased Judicial Involvement in ICPC Cases
In Support of White House Initiative Regarding Children of Incarcerated Parents
Calling for Judicial Action to Address the Growing Problem of Domestic Minor Human Sex Trafficking
2012
Observing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Regarding Juvenile Courts and Schools Partnering to Keep Kids in School and Out of Court
Observing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
NCJFCJ Children in Court Policy Statement
2011
Regarding Judicial Education on Military Issues
Key Principles for Permanency Planning for Children
Child Welfare Finance Reform Policy Statement
In Support of Policy Recommendations for Tribal Access to CIP Funds
2010
Supporting Reauthorization of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
Supporting Passage of the HELP Act
Regarding Availability of Evidence-Based Services for Status Youth and Families
Supporting Reauthorization of JJDP Act and Elimination of VCO Exception
Endorsing U.S. Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child
2009
Endorsing NCJFCJ’s Cross-over Committee Unified Model Court Concept Paper
Regarding the Reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974
Policy Statement Regarding Judicial Responsibility in a Budget Crisis Environment
2008
Regarding Disproportionate Representation of Minority Children
Regarding the Reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
To Encourage and Support the Juvenile Delinquency Guidelines Model Court Project
Endorsing the Report from the Wingspread Conference on Domestic Violence and Family Courts
In Support of Specific Changes to the Model Code of Judicial Conduct
2007
Regarding the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
Regarding the Reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
NCJFCJ Diversity Policy Statement
2006
Regarding Judicial Leadership in the Juvenile and Family Courts
In Support of Professionals Addressing Mental Health and Medical Needs of Children
In Support of Judicial Promotion of Positive Educational Outcomes for Foster Children
In Support of the Family Law Education Reform Project
In Support of the ABA’s Youth at Risk Initiative
2005
In Support of NCJFCJ’s Juvenile Delinquency Guidelines
In Support of Judges Assisting in the Creation of CASA Programs
In Support of Recruiting CASA Volunteers of Color
Promoting Timely Relative Placements
In Support of Presumptively Open Hearings
2004
In Support of Passage of ICPC Congressional Legislation
In Support of Health and Human Services Program Improvement Plans