RENO, Nev. (December 9, 2025) — This holiday season, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), the oldest judicial membership and education nonprofit headquartered in Reno, is proud to partner with DRINK COFFEE DO STUFF (DCDS) to offer a limited-edition coffee that celebrates community, connection, and giving. The “Grounds for a Better Future” … [Read more...] about The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and Drink Coffee Do Stuff Bring Holiday Cheer with Limited-edition Coffee
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Reno-Based National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Announces Local Pilot to Address Youth Homelessness in the Justice SystemWashoe County Sites to Implement Innovative Toolkit
RENO, Nev. (November 19, 2025) — In recognition of National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), the nation’s oldest and largest judicial membership and education organization, announced the launch of its pilot program aimed at addressing homelessness among youth involved in the juvenile and family justice … [Read more...] about Reno-Based National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Announces Local Pilot to Address Youth Homelessness in the Justice System
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Honors Joel and Courtney Bitonio for Exemplary Service on Behalf of Children and Families in the Court System
The Reno-based National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) is honoring Joel and Courtney Bitonio, for their service to justice-involved youth at the NCJFCJ’s National Conference on Juvenile Justice held in Cleveland, Ohio. They will receive the third annual Judith Horgan Award for Exemplary Service on Behalf of Children and Families in the Court System on … [Read more...] about The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Honors Joel and Courtney Bitonio for Exemplary Service on Behalf of Children and Families in the Court System
IAALS Announces Joey Orduna Hastings to Board of Advisors
IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver, is excited to announce the appointment of six new members to its esteemed Board of Advisors. Their diversity of perspectives and expertise will further strengthen our work to achieve a modern, just, and accessible legal system. Joey Orduna Hastings, CEO of the National … [Read more...] about IAALS Announces Joey Orduna Hastings to Board of Advisors
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Announces Record $16.7 Million in Awards to Assist Children and Families
RENO, Nev. – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), the nation’s oldest and largest judicial membership organization, announces that it received a record $16.7 million in awards and grants for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, which includes 51 new and continuing awards. The NCJFCJ is dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families in courts … [Read more...] about The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Announces Record $16.7 Million in Awards to Assist Children and Families
The NCJFCJ Recognizes the Honorable Linda Marie Bell As the 2022 Impact of the Year Recipient at Annual Justice Innovation Awards
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) announced Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell of the Eighth Judicial District Court of Clark County as the Impact of the Year Award recipient during the 8th annual Justice Innovation Awards ceremony at the NCJFCJ’s 85th Annual Conference held in Sparks, Nev. Judge Bell was honored for her work to innovatively rethink, … [Read more...] about The NCJFCJ Recognizes the Honorable Linda Marie Bell As the 2022 Impact of the Year Recipient at Annual Justice Innovation Awards
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges To Hold 85th Annual Conference in Northern Nevada
Addresses issues affecting juvenile justice, child welfare, and family violence (RENO, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), the nation’s oldest judicial membership organization headquartered in Reno, will host its 85th annual conference in Sparks, Nev. on July 17-20, 2022. This year’s conference, “Aligning Communities Through … [Read more...] about The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges To Hold 85th Annual Conference in Northern Nevada
OurFamilyWizard Joins National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges With Corporate Sponsorship
(RENO, Nev.) – OurFamilyWizard, the leading co-parenting app for families living separately, joins the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), adding to the NCJFCJ’s growing roster of corporate sponsors. OurFamilyWizard invented the concept of a shared parenting application. Its website, iOS, and Android applications have been used by more than one … [Read more...] about OurFamilyWizard Joins National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges With Corporate Sponsorship
The Honorable Victor Reyes (Ret.) Joins the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges as Judge-in-Residence
(RENO, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has named Colorado District Judge Victor Reyes (Ret.) as Judge-in-Residence. As the NCJFCJ’s Judge-in-Residence, Reyes will work extensively on curriculum development across judicial engagement and education projects including comprehensive technical assistance to judges, judicial wellness and … [Read more...] about The Honorable Victor Reyes (Ret.) Joins the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges as Judge-in-Residence
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Launch Innovative Bench Card Resource Center for Judiciary
(Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), with support from the State Justice Institute (SJI), announces the launch of an all-new Bench Card Resource Center for the judiciary. Juvenile and family court judges primarily use bench cards during hearings on matters related to child welfare, family violence, juvenile justice, and child … [Read more...] about National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Launch Innovative Bench Card Resource Center for Judiciary
NCJFCJ Announces Record $15.6 Million in Awards to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families
Key focuses on family violence, child abuse and neglect, juvenile justice, and pandemic research and court response (Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) announced today that it received a record $15.6 million spanning 54 new and continuing awards for the 2020-2021 fiscal year; a record amount in the organization’s 84-year history. … [Read more...] about NCJFCJ Announces Record $15.6 Million in Awards to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families
Sheldon Spotted Elk Joins the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges as Program Director, Tribal Justice Partnerships
(Reno, Nev.) – Sheldon Spotted Elk has joined the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) as program director, tribal justice partnerships. He has extensive expertise and regularly speaks on tribal law, child welfare, and juvenile law. His area of focus also includes cultural humility and ethics in children’s representation. "I am honored and excited to … [Read more...] about Sheldon Spotted Elk Joins the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges as Program Director, Tribal Justice Partnerships
Soberlink Joins National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges With Corporate Sponsorship
(Reno, Nev.) -- Soberlink, the leader in remote alcohol monitoring technology, joins the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), adding to the NCJFCJ’s growing roster of corporate sponsors. Soberlink is committed to changing the perception of Alcohol Use Disorder by developing technology for addiction and recovery management. Soberlink is the #1 remote … [Read more...] about Soberlink Joins National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges With Corporate Sponsorship
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Form New Ad Hoc Committees to Strengthen Partnerships with Court Management and Tribal Courts
(Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has announced the creation of two ad hoc committees, the Court Management Committee and the Tribal-State Partnerships Committee, to strengthen partnerships with the nation’s court management and tribal court systems, respectively. “The members of the NCJFCJ’s committees steer the work of the … [Read more...] about National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Form New Ad Hoc Committees to Strengthen Partnerships with Court Management and Tribal Courts
Bold National Guidelines Outlined to Strengthen Family Courts
In a determined effort to ensure family courts are more efficient, user friendly, and less adversarial, the Conference of Chief Justices and the Conference of State Court Administrators recently adopted a resolution in support of redesigning court processes for families. The resolution, passed in July, serves as a call to action for state courts to implement the … [Read more...] about Bold National Guidelines Outlined to Strengthen Family Courts