This conference is tailored for:

Juvenile and Family Court Personnel, Juvenile Detention Professionals, Judges, Attorneys, Children’s Division, School Resource Officers, 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 and anyone interested in juvenile justice issues.

Continuing Education Credits available from:

• MO Bar accredited for CLEs

• University of MO Columbia—School of Social Work CEUs

• POST Hours

Be an Exhibitor at the Conference

Register & Pay by Invoice

Become a Member of MJJA

Hotel and Reservation Link

Reserve your room at the exclusive MJJA per diem rate of $149/night (plus tax) for October 14th and 15th.

Room Block Cut-Off Date: September 15, 2026 Just Extended Through Friday September 25, 2026!

Margaritaville Lake Resort
494 Tan Tar A Drive, State Road KK, Osage Beach, MO 65065
1-573-348-3131
Google Maps | Hotel Website

Please note that Margaritaville does not have general availability for the night of October 13th. To better accommodate our attendees’ travel, the conference features a later start on October 14th. Registration will open at 11AM, with the official program kicking off at 12:30PM. We recommend booking your stay starting the night of the 14th to align with the start of our programming.

Conference Registration Rates

MJJA Member Rate: $250

Registration for members of MJJA to attend the conference workshops, meals, breaks and activities as noted on the agenda.

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Non-Member Rate: $320

Registration to attend the conference workshops, meals, breaks and activities as noted on the agenda. Comes with a complementary year membership of MJJA.

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Day Rate:

October 14 – Half Day $100

October 15 – Full Day $150

October 16 – Half Day $100

Attend one day of the conference.

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Exhibitor Rate: $425

Includes exhibit table and 1 representative from your organization to participate in the conference workshops, meals, breaks, and activities listed in the agenda.

Add an additional ticket to your registration for $125 (Workshops not included)

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MJJA Corporate Sponsor Member: 2 Registrations Included with Membership

As a Corporate Sponsor of MJJA, you receive 2 admissions to each conference. Includes all workshops, meals and activities as noted on the conference agenda. You may also receive discounted fees to exhibit.

Add an additional ticket to your registration for $125

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Scholarships Available:

MJJA is able to provide scholarships for professionals to attend the Spring conference.

Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare professionals are invited to apply for a scholarship which covers registration and up to two nights of lodging. To be eligible for lodging, the recipient must travel 75 miles or more to the conference location, otherwise the scholarship will cover registration only. You do not have to be a member of MJJA to receive this scholarship. Please make sure you have permission from your agency leadership before applying.

Application Deadline Is Closed!

Deadline: Scholarship applications must be completed and sent to info@mjja.org, no later than 5pm on August 31, 2026. Notification to recipients will be made by September 7th at 5pm.

Schedule

Wednesday, October 14

Thursday, October 15

Friday, October 16

* Indicates which meals/breaks MJJA provides with conference registration