Summer Fridays! School's out (for most) and summer is on the way. This week, we're prepping for the SJDC Summit in Montgomery, Alabama...

Image From the National Juvenile Justice Network Are you interested in becoming a YJLI fellow or do you know an advocate or organizer who...

When Raise the Age (RTA) was passed, it created a new procedure in juvenile court. A 16- or 17-year-old charged with a Class A through G...

A new week means a new week in review, but this week, we're doing things a bit differently. This week’s post includes tips and insights...

It's getting closer and closer to SUMMER!!!!! That's not stopping OJD though. We have CLE's to plan and trips to take to help our...

My high schooler is currently working on a Civics Literacy project in which she is tasked with creating a summary of candidates running...

Happy Friday Defenders! It's getting warmer outside and that means summer is here! Hopefully less school-based petitions and even less...

We hope you have a BUNNY good time today. Enjoy the Easter egg hunts, the good food, and the family time (especially after the last 2...

Happy Friday Readers! You can tell it's Spring because the whole office is dealing with pollen and the sniffles. But, that doesn't stop...

How many times have you heard, “It’s just juvenile court…” or “What’s the big deal? It won’t follow them.” Often clients’ family...

Counting down til' the clock strikes 5 may be one of the longest feelings on a Friday, but here we are. It's almost the weekend and OJD...

Happy Friday! Remember when I said that OJD has been busy? Well, this blog will explain why. We have a great new tip for you, an...

We're so happy to see you Friday! This was another week full of meetings and prep to get OJD on the road visiting as many of the 100...

Happy Friday and welcome back to your Week in Review. This week some exciting things have happened at OJD and we can't wait to tell you...

Since 2001, Margaret Gressens has been a pillar in the IDS community, leading and driving crucial research as the Research Director. One...

Happiest of Friday's Readers! This week we want to close out Black History Month with our final Black History Month Spotlights. We are so...

Happy Friday! We started the week filled with celebrating love that somehow transitioned to stuffed with work and chocolates, how does...

Welcome to the weekend readers! It's been a busy week in the office with some exciting announcements coming your way very soon. This week...

Many of you know me as the Communications and Office Manager for the Office of the Juvenile Defender and while I haven't personally...

The holidays are always a great time to listen to stories of the past and reflect on personal and family history. It’s a great way to...