Membership Options

Join the National Association of Youth Courts

Become part of a national network committed to strengthening youth courts, expanding civic and legal education, and ensuring more young people have access to meaningful second chances.

NAYC membership connects youth court professionals, volunteers, organizations, and supporters with practical resources, professional development, and peers working toward the same mission. Membership dues help NAYC develop new training materials, provide virtual and in-person learning opportunities, and support youth court programs across the country.

Choose the Membership That Is Right for You

Individual Membership — $75 per year

Individual Membership is designed for youth court professionals, volunteers, supporters, and others who want to participate directly in NAYC.

Individual members receive:

  • One individual vote on NAYC matters

  • Access to member resources, guidebooks, lesson plans, and other practical tools

  • Trainings and specialized webinars

  • Opportunities to connect with youth court professionals and supporters nationwide

  • Discounted registration for NAYC events

  • Opportunities to participate in committees and leadership activities

Individual Membership is a good fit for coordinators, educators, judges, attorneys, volunteers, students, alumni, and other individuals who support youth courts and positive youth development.

Organizational Membership — $200 per year

Organizational Membership is designed for youth courts, state and regional associations, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and other organizations that want to connect with NAYC.

Through an Organizational Membership:

  • The organization may designate one individual to vote on NAYC matters

  •  Five affiliated individuals receive access to member resources and practical tools

  • Affiliated individuals may participate in trainings and specialized webinars

  • Affiliated individuals can take part in networking and professional-development opportunities

  • Affiliated individuals receive discounted registration for NAYC events

Organizational Membership allows five affiliated individuals to engage with NAYC while giving the organization a unified voice in the association’s governance.

Why Join NAYC?

Your membership supports NAYC’s work to:

  • Strengthen new and existing youth court programs

  • Develop law-related and civic-education resources

  • Expand training for youth volunteers and adult leaders

  • Connect youth court practitioners across jurisdictions

  • Promote accountability, positive youth development, and meaningful second chances

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