National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

08/20/2026

NCJFCJ Treasurer Judge Rodney Thompson was the convocation speaker for his alma mater, Syracuse University College of Law, where he welcomed the incoming class of 2029.
Watch his speech:

Zoom Recording ID: 99364993721 UUID: MeXkdOsyTn2QhC+hG9Vi1g== Meeting Time: 2026-08-13 06:19:07pmGMT

08/19/2026

We are excited to recognize our amazing Accountant, Morgan Bullock! Morgan's commitment to her work at the NCJFCJ makes a positive impact on the lives of children and families nationwide. Thank you, Morgan!

08/18/2026

The NCJFCJ added new Board Directors in July. Please join us in welcoming Judge Amanda Byassee Gott from Marion, Illinois! Learn more about our Board of Directors at https://loom.ly/gdHpEWQ.

08/17/2026

New to the juvenile or family court bench? Your journey starts here! The Institute for New Juvenile and Family Court Judges offers essential education and practical tools to help you build a foundation for success!

Don't miss your opportunity!
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08/13/2026

We’re honored to introduce Judge Amanda Heath, who was sworn in as President of the NCJFCJ on July 21, 2026, during our 89th Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee!
Learn more about Judge Heath on our website: https://loom.ly/gdHpEWQ

08/12/2026

We are excited to recognize one of our incredible Senior Program Managers, Lori Fralick! Lori's valuable work at the NCJFCJ makes a positive impact on the lives of children and families nationwide. Thank you, Lori!

08/10/2026

The NCJFCJ recognized Tennessee CASA with the Innovator of the Year Award at the 12th annual Justice Innovation Awards ceremony during our 89th Annual Conference for their commitment to advocating for children who have been abused and neglected. Congratulations!

08/05/2026

Join the NCJFCJ and National Association for Court Management for the first part of our upcoming webinar series on the importance of collaboration around secondary trauma for court teams.

Register now to gain a clear, actionable pathway from personal awareness to collective resilience!
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08/04/2026

The NCJFCJ recognized Judge Selina Mireles with the Impact of the Year Award at the 12th annual Justice Innovation Awards ceremony during our 89th Annual Conference for her work advancing trauma-informed justice and innovative solutions for youth. Congratulations!

07/22/2026

Our 89th Annual Conference, with record-high attendance, has been full of impactful learning and connection! New board members have been sworn in, guests have been honored with awards, and dozens of engaging sessions have taken place!