Child Abuse and Neglect Institute (CANI)

The NCJFCJ’s training for dependency court judges, the Child Abuse and Neglect Institute (CANI) provides instruction for new or experienced judges on the knowledge and skills necessary to preside over an effective child abuse and neglect court process. Participants will also receive instruction on emerging and promising practices to improve outcomes for children and families in the child welfare system. This NCJFCJ model program has provided exceptional training to judges for over 25 years. CANI brings together an outstanding cadre of expert judicial faculty and other subject matter experts to engage participants through exemplary instruction, case scenarios, and other active learning strategies. Over the four-day, in-person training participants will have opportunities to engage and network with faculty and other attendees. This leads to long-lasting collegial relationships that allow for information sharing long after participants graduate from CANI and return to their jurisdictions.?