As part of the Implementation Sites Project, the NCJFCJ provides targeted training and technical assistance to the Allen County Superior Court to improve practice in the handling of child abuse and neglect cases, reduce the number of children in foster care, and improve outcomes for children in care.

Judges and justice system professionals from Indiana received specialized child welfare, domestic violence, and juvenile justice training on current and cutting-edge topics and research during the NCJFCJ’s Annual Conference and National Conference on Juvenile Justice.

The Indianapolis Mentor Model Court is recognized for its efforts to improve outcomes for abused and neglected children and their families.

Judicial system professionals from Indiana attended the Lead Judges Meeting and All-Sites Conference where the NCJFCJ Implementation Sites and Model Tribal Courts gathered to learn and collaborate. Participants engaged in action planning and developed strategies to help implement practices that align with the NCJFCJ’s Enhanced Resource Guidelines.

The NCJFCJ staff coordinated a training by lived experts at the Allen County Children in Need of Services (CHINS) Training.

Judicial system professionals from Indiana participated in the Children and Youth and Engaging Men and Boys Program New Grantee Orientation hosted by the NCJFCJ’s Technical Assistance to Technical Assistance Provider’s (TA2TA) Resource Center and the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).

Four judicial officers from Indiana attended the 2024 Institute for New Juvenile and Family Court Judges. The Institute 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 four and a half day program, previously known as Core College, is designed so participants can leave with increased knowledge, practical tools, and an essential foundation of best practices to use in the cases coming before them.

Judge Geoffrey A. Gaither of Indianapolis is a NCJFCJ Board Director. Judge Faith A. Graham of Lafayette is a NCJFCJ Board Director and served as a 2024 Days on the Hill Delegate.