President’s Column.

The article reflects on the role of the American Judges Association (AJA) in keeping the safety of the justice system and the principle of judicial independence that is integral to democracy. Focus is given on the support provided by the AJA to judges. It discusses highlights of the AJA 2024 midyear conference, with topics including impact of expectations of mothers and fathers on risk to children, impact of trauma on children witnesses, and competency remediation of children.