Addressing Disproportionality in Juvenile and Family Courts: Insights from TICA Conference

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The TICA Conference presentation by Victoria Sweet sheds light on racial disproportionality, lack of response, coordination of services, and other key issues in the juvenile and family court systems. The content discusses challenges, revised guidelines, required timelines, and potential resolutions to improve outcomes for children involved in the system.


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  1. MSU ILPC/TICA Conference Aandaakonige: From the Trilogy to TICA VICTORIA SWEET, JD NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JUVENILE AND FAMILY COURT JUDGES NOVEMBER 5, 2015

  2. Racial Disproportionality Index, 2013 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 African American Entries White In care Hispanic/Latino Exits Asian/Pacific Islander American Indian/Alaska Native

  3. Disproportionality Over Time 3 2.5 2 1.5 African American Native American 1 0.5 0

  4. 1. Lack of Response 2. How to Coordinate Services

  5. 3. Unwillingness to Take Jurisdiction 4. Late Intervention

  6. Revised Guidelines 5. Impact on Judicial Discretion 6. Best Interests of the Child Analysis

  7. 7. Lack of Foster and Adoptive Placements 8. How to Find a QEW

  8. Required Timelines Time to First Permanency Hearing Time to Subsequent Permanency Hearing Time to Permanent placement when Reunification is Unsuccessful Time to TPR

  9. What Can Happen? Resolution Full Implementation of ICWA Resolution In Support of Tribal Courts

  10. MIIGWECH VICTORIA SWEET VSWEET@NJCFCJ.ORG 775-784-6257

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