The Indiana Juvenile Detention Association (IJDA) was formed in 1991 and is a statewide collaboration between juvenile detention centers and professionals in Indiana. The IJDA is the sole organization in Indiana dedicated to addressing issues and concerns related to the secure detention of juveniles, including issues affecting the staff that serves these youth. The IJDA membership includes detention administration, detention staff, probation, private and public agencies, universities, legislative and government bodies, mental health professionals and juvenile justice professionals. As a member, access to monthly Membership Meetings, training opportunities and ample resources and information sharing are available.
Elected Officials
President Vice President
Brent Kelley, Director Michelle Frazier, Director
Robert J. Kinsey Youth Center Henry County Youth Center
Treasurer Secretary
Jim Higdon, Director Pamela Clark, MSW
Johnson County Juvenile Independent Consultant
Detention Center and Trainer
2009 - 2010 Monthly Meeting Schedule and Minutes
November 10, 2009 - Hamilton County 10:30 am Minutes
December 8, 2009 - Hamilton County 10:30 am Minutes
January 12, 2010 - Henry County 10:30 Minutes
February 9, 2010 - Hamilton County 10:30
March 9, 2010 - Johnson County 10:30
April 20 - 21, 2010 - West Lafayette, IN - Summit
May 11, 2010 - St. Joseph County 10:30
June 8, 2010 - Hamilton County 10:30
July 13, 2010 - Bartholomew County 10:30
August 10, 2010 - Allen County 10:30
September 14, 2010 - Fall Retreat - Vevay, IN
October 12, 2010 - Howard County 10:30
November 9, 2010 - Madison County 10:30
December 14, 2010, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
2010 Training Schedule
April 20 - 21, 2010
2010 8th Annual IJDA Summit
Location: University Plaza Hotel, West Lafayette, IN
May 3 - 7, 2010
40 Hour Careworker Training
Location: Johnson County
August 30, 2010 - September 4, 2010
40 Hour Careworker Training
Location: Allen County
September 14, 2010
Fall Training and Membership Meeting
Vevay, IN
If you are interested in becoming a member of IJDA please complete the membership form below and include any applicable fees.
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