Ohio Juvenile
Diversion Association
We are a nonprofit professional organization which promotes prevention and treatment options for juveniles and their families.
Established in 1997, Ohio Juvenile Diversion Association (OJDA) is a nonprofit professional organization which encourages, educates, promotes, and provides the following:
- Provide an opportunity for prevention and treatment staff from juvenile courts throughout the State of Ohio to exchange information and support one another.
- Educate community and court staff regarding need for proactive court programs.
- Promote a working relationship with other child and family focused agencies and systems which encourage a collaborative approach to provision of services.
- Encourage legislative initiatives which recognize and support proactive court programs.
What We Do
OJDA members meet to receive training in treatment and program options for courts and communities.
Guest speakers present topics of interest.
Members network regarding insights and innovative approaches to serving youth and their families while preserving public safety. Members share management tools and techniques that work in a variety of programs for many communities.
2021 OJDA Officers
Anita Moore, President
Gallia County Juvenile Court
Krista Hoying, Treasurer
Miami County Juvenile Court
Nicole Zornes, Secretary
Wayne County Juvenile Court
Brody Williams, Vice President
Holmes County Juvenile Court