Dr. Francisco Legaz
Chairman

Francisco Legaz holds a Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Valencia (Spain) and is a Specialist in Clinical Psychology (Spanish Ministry of Education and Science) and an Expert in Criminology.
A senior civil servant in the Spanish public administration, he began his professional career in the areas of mental health, drug dependence, prisons and social services. It must be emphasized that his concern for minors and young people in situations of risk or social exclusion has been the central focus of his work over the past 25 years.
As a result of his firm personal commitment in favour of a global juvenile justice without borders, in 2003 he created the International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO) as a channel through which to promote a worldwide juvenile justice that is subject to internationally recognized standards and rights in respect of minors and young people in conflict with the law.
As the Founding Chairman of the International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO), he has promoted a wide range of initiatives and innovative approaches in the field of juvenile justice, favouring the comprehensive development of minors and young people at risk of social exclusion. In this context he has worked closely with organizations and entities at international, state, regional and local level.
With an outstanding contribution in the field of research and training, he has coordinated and directed numerous training activities and publications on a national and international level.

Mr. Cédric Foussard
Director

Cédric Foussard qualified with a Degree in Public Management from the Institute of Political Studies of the University of Aix-en-Provence (France) and has a Master’s in International Relations from the Escuela Europea de Negocios (Spain).
He began his professional career in the field of communication as part of the French Diplomatic Corps in the United States and in Uruguay, later joining the European Research Institute in Birmingham (United Kingdom).
In 2005 he took over the leadership of the International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO), focusing on the promotion of a global approach to a juvenile justice without borders. In this capacity, he has coordinated different initiatives and projects with the goal of helping the development of a juvenile justice which is tailored to the parameters and minimum standards of international rules.
He has made a notable contribution to strengthening of the exchange of knowledge, experience and good practices, which is carried out by the International Juvenile Justice Observatory, playing an equally outstanding role in dialogue and collaboration with professionals, organizations, administrations, universities and international bodies involved in juvenile justice.

Ms. Daniela dos Santos
Coordinator of the Management and Finance Department
dsantos@oijj.org

Daniela Fazenda dos Santos holds a Degree in English Language Teaching and German from the University of Aveiro (Portugal), having obtained the qualification of Diploma of Advanced Studies from the University of Salamanca (Spain). At present she is carrying out her doctorial thesis in collaboration with the University of Salamanca’s K Sigma research group, on the subject of Educational Technology.
She has done coordination work on skills-recognition and validation courses for Portugal’s Institute of Employment and Vocational Training and has also carried out planning on projects for developing leadership competences in the European initiative EQUAL.
With the IJJO, she has commenced work on the management of European and international research projects, also collaborating in the development of the International School for Juvenile Justice.

Ms. Agustina Ramos
Coordinator Documentation and Communication Department
aramos@oijj.org

Agustina Ramos holds a Degree in Psychology from the University of Salamanca (Spain) and is a specialist in systemic and family therapy. She began her work in the field of intervention with minors in conflict with the law and in vulnerable situations in England. She has also been involved in social-skills programmes and social and labour integration programmes offered by penitentiary institutions.
At the International Juvenile Justice Observatory, she coordinates the management and production of resources and document collections, as well as contributing to the promotion of projects and information exchange between the experts and specialists connected to the IJJO.

Dr. María Teresa Pérez
Coordinator of the Institutional Relations Department
tperez@oijj.org

María Teresa Pérez Martín holds a Doctorate in Law from the University of Strasbourg (France) and a Master’s in European Law from the University of Salamanca (Spain). Her doctoral thesis was carried out in the framework of a European Union Marie Curie fellowship and was published in 2001.
In her professional career, highlights include her consultancy work for the United Nations and national and regional governments, her teaching work at the University of Strasbourg and her publications on European and international policies.
At the International Juvenile Justice Observatory, she promotes the IJJO’s relations with public administrations, non-governmental organizations, universities and international bodies involved in juvenile justice, with a view to strengthening the mission and objectives of the IJJO.

Mr. Joaquín García
Information Technology Department Coordinator
jgcalle@oijj.org

Joaquín García holds a Degree in Computer Science from the University of Salamanca (Spain) and a Master’s in Information and Communications Technology Management from the Escuela de Organización Industrial (Spain).
He began his professional career as a programmer analyst in the new technologies sector, later joining the Salamanca Chamber of Commerce as head of the IT department. Since taking up his post at the International Juvenile Justice Observatory, he has carried out the administration, implementation, coordination and supervision of activities necessary for fully supporting and efficiently managing the IJJO’s information technology resources, thereby strengthening one of the organization’s key areas.