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.

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 via Mail/Invoicing

Become a Member of MJJA

Hotel and Reservation Link

Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel St. Louis
191 Westport Plaza, St Louis, Missouri, 63146
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Click the link below to reserve your room at the exclusive MJJA per diem rate of $150/night!

Room Block Cut Off Date: April 27, 2026

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: $150

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 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.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Deadline: Scholarship applications must be completed and sent to info@mjja.org, no later than 5pm on Friday, April 3. Notification to recipients will be made by April 10 at 5pm.

Schedule

Wednesday, May 20

Thursday, May 21

Friday, May 22

* Indicates which meals/breaks MJJA provides with conference registration