Date and Time:
October 28, 2025 12:00 am - October 30, 2025 - 12:00 am
Event Location:
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks, 494 Tan Tar A Drive, Osage Township, MO, 65065
Description
2025 MJJA FALL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
Tuesday, October 28 to Thursday, October 30
Margaritaville Lake Resort at Lake of the Ozarks
Welcome to MJJA’s 2025 Fall Conference! Mark your calendars and get ready for a transformative experience… Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and have a great time with fellow attendees.
Conference Brochure – updated 8/12/25, final details coming this week!
Room block link below.
EVENT INFO:
MJJA offers two statewide educational conferences annually; these three-day conferences are widely recognized for providing “best practice” training on topics most relevant to professionals in both juvenile justice and child welfare.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Juvenile and Family Court Personnel, Juvenile Detention Professionals, Judges, Attorneys, Children’s Division, Division of Youth Services, Law Enforcement, Guardians ad Litem, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Educators, Child Advocacy Centers, Child Care Providers, Youth Service Professionals, Social Workers, Private Practitioners, School Representatives, Parents, Community Leaders, State Lawmakers, Policymakers, School Resource Officers
HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
Lodging available for conference attendees, the per diem rate is $150/night plus hotel taxes and fees.
BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE – ROOM BLOCK LINK
Cutoff date of September 29th or until the room block is filled. After that, anyone who still needs to reserve a room will need to call their reservations department directly at 1-800-826-8272 to inquire about availability.
PRICING:
MJJA Member Price: $250
General Registration: $320
Day Passes: $150
MJJA Corporate Sponsor Member: 2 FREE Registrations
Exhibitor: $425
FUNDRAISER
Bring your A-game and strike up some fun at the conference! We’re rolling out a bowling bash to raise funds for MJJA! 🎳
SCHOLARSHIPS
We are currently awaiting the outcome of a grant to fund scholarships. We will have more information soon; in the meantime, we are not accepting applications. Thank you for your interest, and we will keep you informed.
Email justess@mjja.org for more information.