Volume 4, No. 6

June 8, 2006

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Training and Technical Assistance Opportunities

NYCC Announces Implementing & Enhancing Youth Courts Training Seminar

The National Youth Court Center will be hosting an Implementation & Enhancing Youth Courts Training Seminar in Albany, New York on September 13 -15, 2006. Space is limited so register early. Click here for more information about the training seminar and to register online. Register by July 21, 2006 to take advantage of the discounted registration rate.

Early bird registration $100: Deadline July 21, 2006

Late Registration $125: Deadline August 11, 2006

Broadcast Will Promote Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Youth in Custody

On June 28, 2006, at 12:00 p.m. ET, the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Institute of Corrections (NIC) will air “Preventing Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth in Custody.” 

The 3-hour satellite/internet broadcast will introduce administrators, managers, advocates, and practitioners to working with juvenile offenders to the requirements of the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003. Registration deadline is June 26. For more information visit http://www.nicic.org/WebVideo_400.htm.

18^th Annual National Juvenile Services Training Institute

The National Partnership for Juvenile Services is conducting its18^th Annual National Juvenile Services Training Institute June 9-14, at the Sheraton Hotel & Suites in Indianapolis, IN. This is an opportunity to network and share effective and innovative program service approaches being implemented within the juvenile justice system throughout the country. Participants will have the opportunity to acquire “state of the art” training/education and other related information that will assist/enhance service delivery within their respective jurisdictions. For more information, please contact the Registrar at 859-622-6259 or http://www.npjs.org. Registration will be taken onsite during the conference.

    Are you planning a training event or conference?

The NYCC can provide youth court resources for you to distribute at your training events and conferences. Contact us at 859-244-8193 or via email at youthcourt@ncjfcj.org for more information.

Scholarships and Awards

Bridgestone Firestone Safety Scholars Essay Contest

The Bridgestone Firestone Safety Scholars Essay Contest is available to students aged 16 to 21 who are enrolled full-time in a secondary, college level, or trade school. You must submit an essay no more than 500 words relating to automobile safety.  

The essay should discuss effective ways to improve driver safety for drivers aged 16 to 21 and ideas on the best and most effective way to communicate to and educate drivers on the topic discussed. You must have a valid driver’s license to be eligible. Deadline is July 31, 2006. For more information visit www.safetyscholars.com .

Funding Opportunities

Louis R. Capelli Foundation Offers Support for Programs Serving At-Risk Youth

The Louis R. Capelli Foundation is a funding source designed to assist at-risk youth to reach their full potential. Organizations with a 501 (c) 3 status are eligible. Grant funding ranges from $5,000 up to $25,000.Application deadline is June 30, 2006. For more information, visit www.capelli-inc.com.

Announcements

Wisconsin Teens Win Scholarship

Emma Dorrance, Barron County Teen Court and Matthew P. Nielsen, Vilas County Teen court are the 2006 recipients of the Wisconsin Teen Court Association, Inc. newly established scholarship award. Each won a $500 college scholarship. To be eligible an applicant must be a high school senior, a volunteer with a Wisconsin Teen Court for at least 1 year and plan to attend a two to four year post secondary school. Both youth and adult members of the Wisconsin Teen Court Association were called upon to evaluate and decide on the winners.

Durango Teen Court Organizes Luncheon with CO Supreme Court
The Durango Teen Court in hosted a luncheon with Justices from the Colorado Supreme Court during Law Day on May 1, 2006. Before lunch, the justices heard two cases in the school based teen court program. A reception followed in the school library. In total, 425 students from around the Durango area attended the event.

Sponsored by:

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention




National Highway Traffic Safety Administration


Operated by:



 American Probation and Parole Association



Department of Education

            

 

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