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The Missouri Juvenile Justice Association (MJJA) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization whose mission is dedicated to ensuring equal treatment, due process and enhanced opportunities for all children within Missouri's juvenile justice system.

MJJA brings together juvenile justice system professionals and agencies, interested organizations, private corporations and individuals who are committed to improving the Missouri juvenile justice system for the sake of the children in need of a future.

MJJA maintains and enhances quality collaborative training opportunities and forums for sharing expertise to guide and support the professional development of its broad based membership and Missouri’s juvenile justice system. MJJA serves as an expert consultant at the request of the Office of the Governor and state and community lawmakers; leads the development of uniform standards, practices and procedures in juvenile care, and; promotes the need for adequate resources for all services within Missouri’s juvenile justice system.