Webinars and Trainings
CJJ offers numerous training opportunities on emerging trends, best practices, public policy, leadership development, and critical legal issues in juvenile justice. Our national and regional conferences, webinars, live chats, and technical assistance programs feature subject matter experts and will engage and empower CJJ members, partners, and allies to become leading voices on state and national juvenile justice and delinquency prevention issues and policies.
Upcoming Webinars
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Past Webinars
Federal Reports Show Path to Youth Justice Reform
Thursday, March 20th at 3pm (EST)
Recording of webinar:
View webinar slides
Access the full reports
Please join The Sentencing Project and the Coalition for Juvenile Justice as we discuss the significant findings of the latest reports on juvenile justice reform. Last year marked the 50th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), a groundbreaking law that set standards for the care of youth in the juvenile justice system. Donāt miss the opportunity to hear from former OJJDP leadership and members of the Coordinating Council about these vital reforms and the future of juvenile justice in America.
Panelists:
Michael Mendoza; National Criminal Justice Director, LatinoJustice PRLDEF
Mark Patterson; former Administrator, Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility
Jill Ward; Director of the Center for Youth Policy and Law at University of Maine School of Law and Former Senior Policy Advisor at the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (2023-2024)
Moderators:
Melissa Milchman, Esq.; Executive Director, Coalition for Juvenile Justice
Josh Rovner; Director of Youth Justice, The Sentencing Project
Empowered Youth Voices: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Building Confidence in Storytelling
Tuesday, March 11th at 2:00pm (EST)
YouTube Video Recording
Youth Voices Rising is proud to host the Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) to amplify the voices of youth with lived experience in the justice and child welfare systems. CJJ brings together advocates, policymakers, and young leaders to promote policies that reduce system involvement and improve support for youth. A key focus is empowering speakers to overcome imposter syndrome, build confidence, and share their stories effectively. Through CJJās national network and Youth Voices Risingās storytelling platform, we are fostering spaces where youth feel heard and valued. This partnership ensures their voices help shape policies and drive meaningful change in the justice system.
Academic Adversity and Justice System Involvement: A Reciprocal Relationship (Presented by the Public and Private Partnerships Department)
Thursday, March 6th at 3:00pm (EST)
This webinar will explore the reciprocal relationship between unmet educational needs and juvenile justice system involvement, highlighting how academic deficiencies can lead to greater system involvement. It will examine how supplemental educational support can address these deficiencies, improving outcomes for youth, families, and communities. The session will also differentiate between special education and supplemental education, discussing how both can be effectively leveraged for positive youth development. Additionally, the webinar will cover the advantages of providing evidence-based instructional intervention through community partnerships at all points along the Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Preventionās Continuum of Care.
Building Bridges: A Community Engagement Framework for State Advisory Groups to Advance Systems Change
Thursday, Jan. 30th at 3:00pm (EST)
This webinar introduces a new toolkit developed by the Coalition for Juvenile Justice, titled “Building Bridges: A Community Engagement Framework for State Advisory Groups to Advance Systems Change.” The toolkit provides a comprehensive framework designed to help SAGs engage communities in meaningful ways to influence probation reform and system change. By emphasizing data sharing, mobilization, asset mapping, and empowerment, the toolkit offers actionable strategies for fostering partnerships between state agencies and local stakeholders, driving more equitable and sustainable change. This project is funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Recording of webinar: Building Bridges A Community Engagement Framework for State Advisory Groups to Advance Systems Change
View webinar slides here
Access the full toolkitĀ here
From Passion to Action: Starting Your Journey in Youth Advocacy
Monday, December 2nd from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST
A webinar presented by the Coalition for Juvenile Justice’s Emerging Leaders Committee.
Your voice, your power. Donāt miss this webinar where young people come together to talk about system reform and explore ways to create the change we want to see. Get the inside scoop on resources, opportunities, and how you can jump into advocacy and make an impact. This webinar is for youth activists only. To register, please click here.
Recording of webinar: From Passion to Action: Starting Your Journey in Youth Advocacy
Tackling Title II Solicitation: Application Tips and Tricks
Thursday, July 18th from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM EST
Join us for a āboots on the groundā discussion of Title II solicitation. During this webinar, you will hear from experienced Juvenile Justice Specialists about their solicitation experiences. They will share lessons learned and resources used to make completion easier and more robust. At the end of the webinar, there will be an interactive Q+A session where states can pose questions and offer up tools and tricks of their own. To register, please click here.
Speakers:
Kiley Komro, Wisconsin Juvenile Justice Specialist & CJJ National Juvenile Justice Specialist
Linda Barry Potter, Maine Juvenile Justice Specialist
Brock Landwehr, CJJ Associate Director
Recording of webinar: Tackling Title II Solicitation Application Tips and Tricks
YJAM Mini Grant Informational Webinar
Friday, May 17th from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST
Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) is an annual campaign where advocates come together to organize digital and in-person events and activities to raise awareness and inspire action on behalf of young people impacted by the justice system. The Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) and National Youth Justice Network (NYJN) partner annually to support youth justice advocates, state advisory groups, youth-serving organizations, and young leaders across the country in planning and implementing YJAM activities. In honor and in celebration of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) 50th anniversary, and with support from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, CJJ and NYJN are pleased to announce the availability of funds to support 2024 YJAM mini-grants that increase public education and awareness about the JJDP Act, juvenile delinquency prevention, Youth Justice Action Month, and related activities across the nation. These funds are made available under OJJDP’s FY 2023 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Outreach and Education Subgrants Program. This informational webinar will provide an overview of the project and outline the mini grant application process.
Recording of webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WDsA6JyjnM
For recordings of previously held webinars click here.