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2024 National Conference on Juvenile Justice

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Please join the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) for the 2024 National Conference on Juvenile Justice taking place March 17 – 20, 2024, at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. The conference will feature amazing presentations on current and cutting edge topics that will inspire you, broaden your knowledge, and provoke discussions about issues facing the juvenile and family court system.

For 86 years, the NCJFCJ has led systems to change by embracing the values of Compassion, Leadership, Education, and Community through our network of more than 30,000 juvenile and family court professionals who share in the mission of this organization.

There will be plenary and breakout sessions on juvenile justice, trafficking, child welfare, court best practices, and innovative solutions. These are just some of the educational offerings of the 2024 National Conference on Juvenile Justice.

Who Should Attend?

This conference is designed for a wide range of disciplines and is open to all those interested in the improvement of child welfare and the juvenile justice system. We offer two registration rates – one for current NCJFCJ members and one for non-members with a Pathway to Membership (may include a 1 year NCJFCJ membership with conference registration if applicable).

Registration and Fees

NCJFCJ MemberNon-Member (Pathways to Membership)*
Until February 7, 2024*$595.00$745.00
By March 1, 2024$695.00$845.00
After March 1, 2024 (late/onsite)$795.00$945.00

*As a non-member, when you register by February 7th for this conference you will receive an Associate or Judicial Membership (as applicable) to the NCJFCJ for 1 year. To learn more about NCJFCJ membership benefits, click here.

Questions?
For questions, or to register multiple participants, please contact Morgan Bullock, at mbullock@ncjfcj.org or (775) 507-4801.

If you have questions regarding a proposal submission or the curriculum please contact Emma Schiller Carpenter, NCJFCJ Senior Planning Specialist, at eschiller@ncjfcj.org or (775) 507-4831.

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Hotel and Travel Information

The 2024 National Conference on Juvenile Justice will be held in Cleveland, Ohio at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown. The group rate is $199.00 per night for single or double occupancy not inclusive of city and occupancy taxes. There is no resort fee. Book online or call 216-413-5000.

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Parking Information
On-site parking:
– Self-parking available for $38.00 per day
– Valet parking available for $48.00 per day

Parking is located at 1141 West 3rd St, Cleveland, OH 44114. Please note that when self-parking, there are convenient, reserved spots on the second level especially for hotel guests. If unavailable, please feel free to park in any available, unmarked spot in the garage.

Flight Discounts

Southwest Airlines® is proud to partner with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. Eligible travelers attending the 2024 National Conference on Juvenile Justice can take advantage of qualifying discounted fares on tickets booked to/from Cleveland. Contact Board Relations Coordinator Vanessa Stephens at vstephens@ncjfcj.org for more information.

Schedule Overview

All times are in EDT

Sunday March 17, 2024
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Registration & Exhibit Set Up
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Film Screening & Panel Discussion
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception and Networking in Exhibit Hall

Monday March 18, 2024
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registration & Exhibits Open
7:00 a.m. Networking, Coffee & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Opening General Session
9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Morning Breakout Sessions
1:30 p.m. General Session II
3:00 – 5:15 p.m. Afternoon Breakout Sessions
5:30 p.m. Pathways to Leadership and Membership Informational Reception

Tuesday March 19, 2024
7:30 a.m. Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. General Session III
9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Morning Breakout Sessions
12:00 p.m. Ohio State Council Luncheon (Invite only)
1:30 p.m. General Session IV
3:00 – 5:15 p.m. Afternoon Breakout Sessions

Wednesday March 20, 2024
7:30 a.m. Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. NCJFCJ Members Only Session
9:30 a.m. General Session VI
10:55 a.m. Closing General Session
12:15 p.m. Conference Concludes

Sponsorship, Advertising, and Exhibitor Opportunities

We invite you to join the NCJFCJ’s 2024 National Conference on Juvenile Justice in Cleveland!

Click Here For Sponsorship and Exhibitor Prospectus Click Here For Sponsorship and Exhibitor Application

If you have questions, or to secure your sponsorship now, please contact Ardis Parmer at ardis.parmer@gmail.com.

Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

Visit Cleveland’s famous Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during the National Conference on Juvenile Justice with NCJFCJ discounted tickets! Conference attendees may use the link and code below for a reduced admission price of $25 (a $10 per ticket savings). Tickets may be purchased for visits from Saturday, March 16 through Thursday, March 21.

Visit the link below and click “purchase tickets”. In your cart, add the discount code NCJFCJ2024.

https://www.rockhall.com/ticketing