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National Youth Court Conference To Be Held in New Orleans

October 24, 2007

On December 9–12, 2007, in New Orleans, LA, with support from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and other Federal partners, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges will hold the National Youth Court Conference. OJJDP Administrator J. Robert Flores will serve as a keynote speaker.

The conference is designed to assist communities in developing, implementing, and enhancing effective youth court programs, sharing three fundamental principles:

  • holding youth accountable for delinquent and problem behavior
  • educating youth about the legal and judicial systems
  • empowering youth to help their communities solve problems.
Register by November 16 to benefit from the early payment discount.

Resources:

To access additional information about the conference, including a conference brochure, and register online, visit http://www.ncjfcj.org/content/view/1027/315/.



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