Welcome to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges’ Web site!  I am thrilled to have been named Chief Executive Officer by NCJFCJ’s Board of Trustees effective April 1, 2011. I believe the NCJFCJ is the premier organization in the nation dedicated to improving courts and systems practices and to raising awareness of the core issues that touch the lives of many of our nation’s children and families. For more than 70 years, the NCJFCJ has been committed to helping our nation’s judges and others working in the field to meet the most difficult and challenging family issues, develop solutions, and achieve the best possible outcomes for our nation’s children and families.

While visiting this site, please take time to review the work the NCJFCJ is doing in such critical areas as child abuse and neglect, family violence, substance abuse, delinquency and domestic relations. Don’t miss the link to the National Center for Juvenile Justice, which is renowned for its cutting-edge research relied upon by courts and agencies around the country. Consistent with NCJFCJ’s vision and mission, we will continue to strive to provide you with the most current information regarding our training programs as well as the latest information in the fields of juvenile justice, family law, domestic violence and child welfare law.

If you are not already an NCJFCJ member, I urge you to consider becoming one right now. You can click here to learn more about NCJFCJ membership and how to join. Nearly 1,800 judges, court administrators, probation officers, social workers, and other professionals involved in juvenile and family courts in all 50 states and several foreign countries are NCJFCJ members. One of the great things about membership is that you can actively participate in the cutting-edge training and technical assistance the Council is known for and continue to acquire and improve upon the skills necessary to effectively work in your most critical role in the judicial system.

I hope you’ll find this site interesting and loaded with valuable information. If you cannot find the information you need, please contact our office. We will be happy to assist you.

Mari Kay Bickett, JD
Chief Executive Officer
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

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