​​​​2026 James E. Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice

The 2026 conference is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th, through Friday, November 6th at the Hilton Harrisburg.

The theme of this year’s conference,

Advancing Fundamental Fairness in Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice System: Your Role in Continuous Improvement,

reflects our shared responsibility to ensure that every young person who touches the juvenile justice system experiences a process that is understandable, transparent, and just.

This year’s conference will focus on practical ways juvenile court judges, juvenile probation officers, attorneys, providers, and system partners can continue to strengthen fairness at each decision point, from delinquency prevention and diversion through disposition, aftercare, and reentry.

Conference events are being developed with a focus on realistic, Pennsylvania-centered strategies that use data, collaboration, and small, intentional changes to improve outcomes for youth and families.