CJJ | Announcement: Law Enforcement Solutions for Reducing Racial Disparities and Disproportionate Minority Confinement in Juvenile Justice

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) through a grant to the Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) presents the 11th Annual DMC Conference. The 2006 DMC conference is designed to expand partnerships between state juvenile justice advisory groups, local juvenile justice practitioners and law enforcement officers, jointly seeking solutions to reduce racial disparities and disproportionately high rates of juvenile justice system contact for youth of color. Special attention will be given to the first points of contact that law enforcement officers have with at-risk and offending youth, exploring opportunities for positive outcomes and community partnerships. States’ progress and challenges in addressing the federal core protection on DMC (disproportionate minority contact) will be highlighted. The conference format will emphasize small group discussions and information sharing.

Please click here to view a “Call for Presentations” and circulate to your networks.

September 7-10, 2006

New Orleans, Louisiana
Omni Royal Orleans
621 St. Louis Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hotel reservations accepted as of May 1
Conference registration opens May 15

To register go to:
www.Cvent.com
Click on the "RSVP for Event" tab
Enter event code 4HN8DJY92SU

Registration fees: $225 CJJ member rate

$285 non-member rate

Registration is open now through August 25, 2006. Cancellations received after this date will be charged an administrative fee of $50.

Full schedule will include:

The CJJ Board of Directors' Meeting on Friday, Sept. 8, 8:00 am - Noon;
CJJ Regional Coalition Meetings;
State DMC Coordinators' Meeting;
State Juvenile Justice Specialists' Meeting;
National CJJ Committee Meetings;
Pre- and Post-conference sessions addressing Government Relations, Youth Leadership Development and SAG Member Training.

Service opportunities to help restore New Orleans will also be available to interested conference attendees.

Please click here to view the conference information flyer.