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Applications are open for the second County Juvenile Justice Innovation Network (CJJIN) cohort!
Click to view the recording and slides from the optional Informational Call on Jan. 7, 2025. Applications are due on Jan. 17, 2025, using this form. Questions can be directed to Meg Siwek, msiwek@naco.org.
About CJJIN
CJJIN aims to increase the practical understanding and capacity of counties to address the needs of youth involved in their local juvenile justice systems. NACo will facilitate a network that will learn about innovative practices and evidence-based resources to inform a strategic action plan that invests in the well-being and future of the youth within their community. Learn more here.
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County Juvenile Justice Innovation Network
NACo’s County Juvenile Justice Innovation Network (CJJIN) sought to strengthen counties' practical understanding and capacity to address the needs of youth involved in their local juvenile justice systems. This peer learning network focused on innovative practices and evidence-based resources to inform strategic action planning and investment in the well-being and future of youth within participating communities.
CJJIN concluded in Fall 2024.
