Director Welcome Packet
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DIRECTOR WELCOME PACKET #EveryCourt#EveryChild Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 Impacts ................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Vision, Mission, Goals, and Diversity Statement ................................................................................................. 4 Facts ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Key Policy Resolutions ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Publications, Resources, and Tools ..................................................................................................................... 6 Our Programs ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 Child Welfare and Juvenile Law .................................................................................................................... 6 Child Abuse and Neglect ......................................................................................................................... 6 Juvenile Justice ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Family Violence and Domestic Relations ...................................................................................................... 7 Research, Data, and Statistics ....................................................................................................................... 7 Education Opportunities ..................................................................................................................................... 7 Current Board Officers and Directors .................................................................................................................. 8 Financial Statement (most recent year end) ..................................................................................................... 11 Sources of Support ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Role and Composition of the Board of Directors .............................................................................................. 13 Director’s Terms ................................................................................................................................................ 13 Board member Characteristics, Skills, Attributes .............................................................................................. 13 Board Expectations ....................................................................................................................................... 13‐14 Document Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 14 NCJFCJ Commitment to our Directors ............................................................................................................... 14 Committees .................................................................................................................................................. 14‐15 Where to Find More Information (Annual Report, Governance Manual, Bylaws, Policies, etc.) Forms and Instructions Development Materials / Membership Outreach Materials Director Welcome Packet Page 1 Introduction The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges is devoted to ensuring justice for every family and every child in courts throughout the country. We are one of the largest and oldest judicial membership organizations in the nation, serving an estimated 30,000 professionals in domestic relations and the juvenile and family justice system including judges, referees, commissioners, court masters and administrators, social and mental health workers, police, and probation officers. NCJFCJ leads the development and implementation of policy and practice for our nation’s children, families, and victims of domestic violence who seek justice. Since 1937, when a group of judges came together to improve the effectiveness of the nation's juvenile courts, NCJFCJ has sought to address the myriad of issues in juvenile and family justice courts. Among those issues are: Child abuse and neglect Adoption and foster care Juvenile justice Family violence Domestic child sex trafficking Victims of juvenile offenders Military issues Alcohol and drug abuse Termination of parental rights Custody and visitation Minority issues Since 1969, the NCJFCJ has been headquartered in Reno, Nevada and affiliated with the University of Nevada Reno (UNR). For those involved with juvenile, family, and domestic violence cases, the NCJFCJ provides a broad range of resources, including: Cutting‐edge educational programs Wide‐ranging technical assistance Nationally respected research to assist juvenile and family courts Unique advanced degree programs for judges and other court professionals offered in conjunction with the University of Nevada, Reno and the National Judicial College During the past eight decades, the NCJFCJ has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of our society. However, the organization’s mission has remained unchanged: to continuously improve the family court system and court practices and to raise awareness of the core issues that touch the lives of our nation's children and families. A non‐profit, 501(c)(3) corporation, the NCJFCJ relies on funding from federal and state grants, private foundations, and generous members and donors. Director Welcome Packet Page 2 Public Policy Agenda 2019 THE PROBLEM: PROTECTION OF OUR NATION’S CHILDREN, FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES Federal laws assign oversight responsibility to judges for family violence, juvenile justice, and child abuse and neglect matters. In 2017, an estimated Every year, more than 5 million Based on 2011 dollars, it is estimated 674,000 children were victims of children witness domestic violence in the U.S. incurs from $8 to $21 billion abuse and neglect their homes per year in long-term costs for the confinement of youth THE SOLUTION: COMPETENT COURTS & WELL-TRAINED JUDGES Without data-driven and developmentally-appropriate practices; current and cutting-edge training for judges and stakeholders; well-resourced courts; and a federal partner, juvenile and family courts will be challenged to make timely decisions and the economy will suffer as costs to state and federal governments continue to rise. Appropriate $5 million - Reauthorize the Violence Appropriate $18 million - Continue support for OJJDP Child Abuse Training Against Women Act, Child OVW Grants to Office of Justice Programs Project for Judicial Personnel Abuse Prevention and Support Families in the (DOJ) and Administration for and Practitioners Treatment Act, and Justice System Children and Families (HHS) Family Violence Prevention and Services Act THE RESULT: JUDGES & COMMUNITIES FOCUSED ON SAFETY & PREVENTION A competent, well-trained judiciary Collaborative, data-driven, and cost-saving Timely, fair, and coordinated improving outcomes for children and reforms that improve efficiency justice for families families and keeping communities safe Contact information: Joey Orduna Hastings, Chief Executive Officer National Impact • In 2018 the NCJFCJ fulfilled more than 750 requests for National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges P.O. Box 8970, Reno, NV 89507 | (775) 507-4777 technical assistance and trained more than 9,500 judges, [email protected] | [email protected] judicial officers, attorneys, and other juvenile and family www.ncjfcj.org court-related professionals across the nation. @NCJFCJ @TheNCJFCJ Vision For a society in which every family and child has access to fair, equal, effective, and timely justice. January 28, 2009 Mission To provide all judges, courts, and related agencies involved with juvenile, family, and domestic violence cases with the knowledge and skills to improve the lives of the families and children who seek justice. January 28, 2009 Goals Improving the standards, practices, and effectiveness of the nation’s courts handling juvenile delinquency, family law, dependency, and domestic violence cases. Providing training for judges and other professionals who serve in these courts. Providing support for judges and other professionals through continuing education, research, publications, and technical assistance. Providing technical support to court systems regarding their structure, management, and procedures. Contributing to the development and implementation of national policy, standards, and procedures regarding children and families. Acknowledging and upholding the rights of all parties and victims, the safety of all family members, and the safety of the community. Informing the nation as to the work of the courts that hear juvenile delinquency, family law, dependency, and domestic violence cases. July 11, 2009 Diversity Statement The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges is committed to diversity in every aspect of its composition