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
2008 Monthly Meeting Schedule and Minutes
June 10, 2008 - Hamilton County 10:00 am Minutes
July 8, 2008 - Henry County 10:30 am Minutes
August 12, 2008 - Hamilton County 10:30 am Minutes
September 9, 2008 - Hamilton County 10:30 am Minutes
October 14, 2008 - Fall Retreat Dearborn County Minutes
November 18, 2008 - Hamilton County 10:30 am
December 9, 2008 - Hamilton County 10:30 am
2008 Training Schedule
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 28, 2008
40 Hour New Detention Careworker Training
Location: Hamilton County Juvenile Services Center
April 21 - 22, 2009
2009 7th Annual IJDA Summit
Location: Holiday Inn City Centre - Lafayette
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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