About NCJJ

In spite of the magnitude and growth of child and family caseloads, there are limited resources, public and private, devoted exclusively to understanding these problems and working toward their prevention and control. NCJJ is the only national, private research organization that has this subject matter as its only business.

They are are the National Center for Juvenile Justice.

Overview

The National Center for Juvenile Justice (the Center) is a private, non-profit organization.

Since its inception in 1973, the Center has been a resource for independent and original research on topics related directly and indirectly to the field of juvenile justice. Although the Center is the research division of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, it has its own budget and is responsible for generating its own operating funds.

With substantial support from public and private sources over the years, the Center has developed resources and capacities which render it unique in the world of juvenile justice research. The Center consists of three departments: Systems Research, Applied Research, and Legal Research.

Mission Statement

The mission of the National Center for Juvenile Justice is effective justice for children and families. Their primary means of accomplishing that mission is through research and technical assistance.

National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

Since its founding in 1937 by a group of judges dedicated to improving the effectiveness of the nation’s juvenile courts, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has pursued a mission to improve courts and systems practice and raise awareness of the core issues that touch the lives of many of our nation’s children and families. NCJFCJ is located in Reno, Nevada and is the parent organization of the National Center for Juvenile Justice.

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