Increasing Domestic Violence Awareness Scholarship

The 2026 National Conference on Juvenile Justice is scheduled for March 15-18, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Applications are due no later than January 9, 2026.
The 89th Annual Conference is scheduled for July 19 – 22, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee.
Applications are due no later than May 8, 2026.

The Increasing Domestic Violence Awareness Scholarship

The Increasing Domestic Violence Awareness Scholarship is available to domestic violence advocates and law enforcement officers covering the registration fee only. The scholarship was donated by past NCJFCJ Board Director Jeanne Karadanis. Completion of a scholarship application form and registration for a tuition-based NCJFCJ program or conference is a requirement of the application process.

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Which event are you applying for?*

Annual Conference

Juvenile Justice Conference

Name*

First Last

Organization*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Email*

Phone*

Professional Designation*

Judge, magistrate, attorney, child welfare professional, probation officer, etc.

Are you an NCJFCJ member in good standing?*

Yes

Membership will be verified at application review.

Have you ever attended an NCJFCJ Conference or Institute?*

Yes

Which conference(s) or institute? And when?

What is the nature of your financial need or hardship which prompts your application for a scholarship?*

Do you have a funding source for travel, lodging, and other related expenses?*

Yes

How would your attendance at this program further the mission of NCJFCJ?*

The mission of the NCJFCJ is to provide all judges, courts, and related agencies involved with juvenile, family, and domestic violence cases with the knowledge and skills to improve the lives of the families and children who seek justice.

In what ways would your attendance contribute to the NCJFCJ's commitment to honoring diversity in all its forms?*

Please provide one reference*

Name, contact information, relationship, etc.

Are there additional circumstances the NCJFCJ Scholarship Committee should consider in reviewing your application?*

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