Youth Law T.E.A.M. of Indiana, Inc.
a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization
Influencing positive systemic change in youth's legal issues in the juvenile justice, education and child welfare systems within Indiana.
Indiana Juvenile Detention Association (IJDA)
445 N. Pennsylvania Street, Suite 520 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Phone: (317) 916-0786 Fax: (317) 916-5369
www.youthlawteam.org
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
Alison Cox, Director Sean Coleman, Director
Porter County Juvenile St. Joseph County Juvenile
Detention Center Detention Center
Treasurer Secretary
Jim Higdon, Director Traci Agner, Director
Johnson County Juvenile Dearborn County Juvenile
Detention Center Detention Center
Training "Library"
IJDA has received funding through a grant from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Youth Division to provide an array of on-site trainings presented by an expert cohort of experienced juvenile justice professionals. These trainings include:
Facilities must complete the Training Request form and email to April Dubree. Once a training has been scheduled the IJDA Membership will receive notice enabling local facilities to participate. Indiana Juvenile Detention Centers take advantage of this LOCAL, FREE training opportunity!
2012 - 2013 Monthly Meeting Schedule and Minutes
June 12, 2012 - Porter County 10:30 Minutes
July 10, 2012 - Vigo County 10:30 Minutes
August 14, 2012 - LaPorte County 10:30 Minutes
September - IJDA Fall Training, Dearborn County Minutes
October 9, 2012 - St. Joseph County 10:30 am Minutes
November 13, 2012 - Madison County 10:30 am Minutes
December 11, 2012 - Delaware County 10:30 am Minutes
January 8, 2013 - Hamilton County 10:30 am Minutes
February 12, 2013 - Bartholomew County 10:30 am Minutes
March 12, 2013 - Marion County 10:30 am Minutes
April 9, 2013 - Howard County 10:30 am
May 14, 2013 - SUMMIT, Indianapolis
June 11, 2013 - Porter County 10:30 am
July 9, 2013 - LaPorte County 10:30 am
August 13, 2013 - St. Joseph County 10:30 am
September 10, 2013 - Fall Training, Dearborn County
October 8, 2013 - TBD
November 12, 2013 - Madison County 10:30 am
December 10, 2013 - Delaware County 10:30 am
2013 Training Schedule
IDOC CTI - "Making a Change Academy"
Location: CTI, New Castle, IN
For registration contact Mike Minthorn or Jennifer Cline
2013 Training Dates:
April 1 - 5 August 5 - 9
May 6 - 10 September 9 - 13
June 3 - 7 October 7 - 11
July 8 - 12 November 18 - 22
June 24 - 28, 2013
FREE 40 Hour Detention Careworker Training
Location: Madison County Youth Center
September 10, 2013
FREE IJDA Fall Training and Membership Meeting
Rising Star Casino and Resort, Rising Sun, IN
October 20-24, 2013
19th National Symposium on Juvenile Services
Location: Galt House Hotel and Suites, Louisville, KY
Locate the detention services and programs near you:
- Motivational Interviewing
- Verbal De-escalation
- Workplace Violence
- CHOICES for Kids
- Cultural Diversity
- CPR/First AID
- Communication/Report Writing
- Mental Health
IJDA Position Statements
If you are interested in becoming a member of IJDA please complete the membership form below and include any applicable fees.
Additional Resources: