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The vision of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges is that every child and young person be reared in a safe, permanent, and nurturing family, where love, self-control, concern for others, and responsibility for the consequences of one's actions are experienced and taught as fundamental values for a successful life. The NCJFCJ seeks a society in which every child and every family in need of judicial oversight has access to fair, effective, and timely justice.

Working with children and families in the court system is a challenging and rewarding experience. Welcome to NCJFCJ’s website – a valuable resource for judges and other professionals working in the juvenile and family courts. Here you will find:

  • Access to the latest information about what works in an effective best practice environment that can increase positive outcomes for foster kids. 
  • The latest research on alternative programs for youth that may redirect a juvenile from detention. 
  • Materials on understanding family violence dynamics. 
  • And much more about the issues confronting our nation’s juvenile and family courts.