Children's Justice Act
Forecasted
Children's Justice Act supports Arizona advocacy organizations and healthcare providers in improving child abuse investigations, prosecutions, and judicial handling to limit further trauma to child victims.
Funder: Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family
Due Dates: Due Dates (Anticipated): Not yet announced
Funding Amounts: Approximately $180,000 allocated statewide in FY26
Summary: Supports improvements to child abuse investigations, prosecutions, and judicial handling in Arizona to limit additional trauma to child victims.
Description
The Children’s Justice Act (CJA) supports improvements in the investigation, prosecution, and judicial handling of child abuse and neglect cases, particularly child sexual abuse and exploitation. Authorized by the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, the program aims to limit additional trauma to child victims as their cases move through these processes. Its scope also includes child fatalities involving suspected abuse or neglect and, in some cases, children with disabilities and serious health problems who are also victims of abuse or neglect.
The Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) manages Arizona’s CJA funding through a two-year competitive grant application process. Funding supports programs across the state, with subgrantees including family advocacy centers, children’s advocacy organizations, and healthcare providers.
