Youth Law T.E.A.M. of Indiana

Influencing positive systemic change in youth's legal issues in the juvenile justice, education and child welfare systems within Indiana.
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Indiana Juvenile Detention Association (IJDA)
333 N. Pennsylvania Street, Suite 500   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
   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
December 8 - 12, 2008 - Registration Form
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.
Membership Form
IJDA History
IJDA Constitution and By-Laws



Additional Resources:
Link: Indiana Youth Institute (IYI)
Link: National Juvenile Detention Association (NJDA)
Link: National Partnership for Juvenile Services (NPJS)
Link: Probation Officer’s Professional Association of Indiana (POPAI)
Link: Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

Locate the detention services and programs near you:

Dearborn County
Henry County
Howard County
Vigo County