Institute for New Juvenile and Family Court Judges
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The Institute for New Juvenile and Family Court Judges is designed specifically for state and tribal judicial officers who are new to the bench, newly assigned to a juvenile or family rotation, or who are returning to the juvenile and family court bench after other assignments and desire a refresher course.
This intensive and interactive 4½ day program, previously known as Core College, is designed so participants can leave with increased knowledge, practical tools, and an essential foundation of best practice to use in the cases coming before them. A strong faculty of current and former judicial officers and content area experts from academic and applied settings will share their insight on child and adolescent development, schools and courts, the Indian Child Welfare Act, trauma-informed justice, abuse and neglect, delinquency, interpersonal violence, custody, divorce, self-represented litigants, ethical issues, judicial leadership, judicial safety and security, and dealing with the media.
Judges will have a unique opportunity to meet and share with other bench officers around the country and create professional connections and networks for continual learning. This training will also prepare judicial scholars for participation in other NCJFCJ institutes that delve further into the topic areas of family law, delinquency, dependency, domestic violence, and judicial leadership.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This Institute is designed for judicial officers who are new to the juvenile and family court bench or who are returning to the bench after other assignments.
If you have any questions please contact Emma Schiller Carpenter, eschiller@ncjfcj.org.
NCJFCJ Current Member Institute Registration–$1,495
NCJFCJ Non-Member Institute Registration– $1,595
PLEASE NOTE: There are no refunds for cancellations. All invoiced participants must provide payment by Friday, March 13, 2026
HIGHLIGHTED TOPICS
Judicial Ethics and Decision Making
Adults and Parenting
Child Development
Implicit Bias and Cultural Considerations
Best Practices in Child Welfare Cases
Juvenile Justice and Trauma-Informed Decision- Making
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Domestic Violence
Interviewing Children; Children as Witnesses
Self-Represented Litigants
Judicial Leadership
LODGING
The Institute will be held at the Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa. This Marriott property is a boutique, non-casino hotel. The group rate is offered at $259 per night for single or double occupancy, not inclusive of city and occupancy taxes.
Hotel Room Location/Booking Information:
Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa
One Lake St, Reno, NV 89501
Phone: (775) 682-3900
Please note: the exact location of the meeting rooms, as well as more information, will be provided to all registered participants closer to the Institute’s start date.