Category: Announcements

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, at 3:00PM EST

The revised National Association for Court Management (NACM) Court Security Guide incorporates the latest best practices and technological advancements to help mitigate risks and ensure the protection of judiciary personnel, visitors and facilities. The guide was developed in collaboration with security experts and court managers and provides practical strategies for implementing effective security protocols. This webinar seeks to delve deeper into the discussion on court security and provide additional resources for you to implement in your court.

Join in on February 26th, 2025, at 3:00PM EST to learn how the NACM Court Security Guide can help courts just like yours implement a new court security initiative or improve on your current security protocols. The court security guide can be purchased from the NACM store for non-members and is offered for free to members as a member perk.

Register here: Webinar Registration – Zoom

When? Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, at 1:00PM EST.

Explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing access to justice for underserved communities.

Presenters will discuss how they are safely and effectively leveraging new technologies to make the legal system more accessible. Participants will learn about practical applications of AI and discover the potential for democratizing access to legal information for increased participation in court cases and proceedings. The presenters will also share compelling case studies that demonstrate how AI can directly assist individuals seeking justice. National Center for State Courts

Register here.

Deadline Extension! New Pretrial, Prosecution, Defense Counsel, and Courts Mentoring Initiative Deadline Extended: February 14th, 2025, at 5:00PM EST.

The OJP Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and RTI International are seeking mentor sites to share their best practices and expertise with diverting justice-involved persons with substance use disorders to community-based treatment or connecting individuals to treatment and support services during the pretrial and court adjudication phases of justice processing. This program is part of the training and technical assistance (TTA) resources available to jurisdictions through BJA’s Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP).

The Pretrial, Prosecution, Defense Counsel, and Courts Mentoring Initiative provides an opportunity for new or early-stage programs to be matched with experienced practitioners to promote peer-to-peer learning. The mentor sites serve as models for individuals and teams interested in starting a new practice or for established programs interested in learning innovative approaches.

Application: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8053368/Pretrial-Prosecution-Defense-Counsel-and-Courts-Mentor-Site-Application

#applicationdeadline #deadlineextension #COSSUP #courts #applynow #BJA

When? Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, at 1:00PM EST.

This training provides Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) personnel, court judges, legal clerks, and other key stakeholders with the tools and knowledge needed to support military-connected survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Sexual Assault, and Stalking (DVSAS). It explores the unique dynamics of these cases, challenges in navigating military and civilian systems, and the importance of building coordinated responses. Participants will gain practical strategies for collaborating with local agencies and advocates to provides holistic, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered support within VTC settings. Through case studies, interactive discussions, and actionable insights, this session emphasizes the critical role VTC personnel play in ensuring equitable access to justice and recovery services for military-connected survivors. National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

Prior to participating in this webinar, participants are strongly encouraged to view this recorded webinar on Advocating for Military-Connected Survivors.

Register here.

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Office for Access to Justice (ATJ) is excited to announce the opening of submissions for the 2025 Access to Justice Prize.

The Prize is a year-long, nationwide competition designed to spark innovative solutions to address the justice gap and promote equal access to justice for all. The theme for the 2025 Prize is “Closing the Rural Justice Gap,” and we are seeking proposals that address access to justice challenges in rural communities. Application Deadline: March 31st, 2025.

For more information and to apply: https://www.justice.gov/atj/access-justice-prize

The National Assessment Center Association, in partnership with the National Center for Juvenile Justice and Dr. Jeff Kretschmar, will be unveiling the results of the State Justice Institute (SJI) funded Assessment Center Outcome Reporting Network (ACORN) Cohort!

ACORN is an effort to establish consistent performance and outcome measures for Assessment Centers nationwide. This initiative empowers communities to assess their impact on prevention, diversion, and early intervention, paving the way for improved outcomes for youth and families.

Date: December 17th, 2024
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST
Cost: FREE

Join us for an in-depth review of the ACORN pilot project, featuring:

• Key findings from comprehensive data reviews and mock ACORN reports.
• Insights from participating Assessment Center staff on challenges, successes, and future goals.
• Actionable recommendations for statewide and national expansion of ACORN.

Register here: Webinar Registration – Zoom

Join the National Center for State Courts on November 21st, 2024, at 3:00PM EST for the final session of the Civil Diversion Webinar Series.

Learn more about the work happening through the Eviction Diversion Initiative (EDI) #grant program and some of the preliminary findings about its transformative impact. Successful civil diversion programs leverage existing legal, financial, and social service resources in a community to provide support to litigants who want to resolve their disputes outside of traditional litigation. Learn how #courts around the country are thinking creatively and holistically as they work to help litigants address both the immediate legal crisis and their underlying needs through strong collaborative partnerships with community service providers. In this session, panelists will discuss how courts have thoughtfully engaged with #community partners to bolster their #civildiversion programs and better meet the needs of their litigants in these high-volume dockets.

Register here.

The SJI Board of Directors will be meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET.  The purpose of this meeting is to consider grant applications for the 1^st quarter of FY 2025, and other business.

ADDRESS:  Supreme Court of Virginia, 100 North 9^th Street, Richmond, VA.

#RegistrationNowOpen! The Academy of Court-Appointed Neutrals (ACAN) has just opened registration for the 20th Anniversary Celebration and 2025 Annual Meeting at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. from March 5th-8th, 2025. Registration for this event will be limited to 250. Take advantage of the early bird rate and register now!

For more information and to register: 2025 Registration (memberclicks.net)

#ACAN #20thAnniversaryCelebration #WashingtonDC #earlybirdspecials