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...

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...

January is zooming past, can't believe this is the 3rd blog of the new year. This week will be short and sweet, but will never forget a...

Another Friday in the books. This week we have a JTIP opportunity coming from NJDC, an OJD job posting, and OJD Roundtable, which is a...

To our Defenders who served and are serving, Thank You. Happy Friday Readers! Not to skip over Thanksgiving, but Christmas is in 43...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM OJD! It's a Spooky Weekend filled with safe fun and a few bags of candy. We hope you have a BOO-tiful time! No tip...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OJD'S FEARLESS LEADER AND YOUR STATE JUVENILE DEFENDER, ERIC ZOGRY! Technically his birthday was yesterday but we...

Happy Friday to our readers! OJD had a pretty great week, our first Office Check-in with Burcu in the office (don't worry, Terri will be...

Happy October Readers! We're getting closer and closer to the end of the year and I can promise you, OJD definitely thinks 2021 just...

Welcome to Fall readers! Outside is finally cooling down and it's time to pull out your favorite cardigans and sweaters! This week's post...

Another weekend on the way! This week is going to be bit shorter than normal, but as always OJD has a great tip for you and a quick...

Happy Friday Readers! Fall is (almost) here and football season is back in full swing. This week we have a brand new tip, an announcement...

Happy Friday! Today OJD is attending the 2021 Juvenile Defender Conference hosted by the School of Government. It's a jam packed day full...

Summers slowly coming to an end and we couldn't be more sad about it. The kids are going back to school which means OJD will be busier...

Jones v. Mississippi: The Bare Minimum is “Constitutionally Sufficient” On April 22, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States issued...

Happy Friday Readers! We hope wherever you are is bright and sunny because Raleigh and rainy and gloomy but #JuvenileJustice never stops....

Happy Friday Readers! Another beautiful Friday in the books but it’s a bit cold in Raleigh. Where did spring go so fast? Well, at least...