MJJA envisions a preferred future in which the public is aware and supportive of the delivery of quality juvenile justice services to the children of Missouri.

To reach this desired future, MJJA recognizes certain core values intrinsic to the organization:

Commitment to and advocacy for the needs of Missouri's children
Leading with the spirit of collaboration
Comprised of broad-based and diverse members and donors
Provision of top quality professional education, training and development

In this preferred future, MJJA demonstrates leadership by maintaining and enhancing 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.