#UpcomingSymposium Funded by State Justice Institute, the National Interdisciplinary Cannabis Symposium will be held September 27th-29th, 2024, in New York, NY.
For more details and pre-registration information, please visit: https://www.nationalinterdisciplinarycannabissymposium.com/
NEW–Access the weekly guide to Federal Grant Programs in one concise document, organized by topic area, and that highlights key information to help jurisdictions make decisions about whether to pursue these open #funding opportunities here: https://fundingtoolkit.sji.gov/…/SJI_New-Funding…
The SJI Funding Toolkit is designed to support local courts, state courts, and their justice system partners as they pursue federal and philanthropic funding opportunities. This toolkit includes resources that encompass the entire grant seeking, writing and management process, such as planning checklists, sample documents, frequently asked questions and fact sheets. Technical assistance is also available to courts to provide support and feedback during the grant writing and development process. Whether you are new to the grant process, have attempted unsuccessfully to write grants in the past, want to know about new funding opportunities, or are honing your grant skills, this toolkit is for you! #FTK
SJI Funding Toolkit: https://fundingtoolkit.sji.gov/
When? Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, from 11:00AM – 4:30PM EST.
An opportunity to connect with other Judicial Branch professionals from across the country involved in continuity planning for our Courts coordinated by your continuity peers working in our country’s judiciaries.
Register here: Continuity in the Courts Symposium – Registration (office.com)
Upcoming #Webinar! Landmark SCOTUS Decisions: The Impact of the 21-376 Haaland v. Brackeen SCOTUS decision on Native American Families Webinar
When? Thursday, February 22nd, 2024, at 3:00PM EST.
This NACM – National Association for Court Management presentation will provide a brief historical context of the Indian Child Welfare Act, the points considered in Haaland v. Brackeen, and a summary of the decision. Implications of the decision and actions going forward will be discussed. The presenter will then examine why ICWA was cited as the gold standard in child welfare in amici briefs and share a research-based rationale for why cultural connections are important for dependent American Indian and Alaska Native children, and indeed, for all children. The presenter will explore how courts can support cultural connections by raising key questions and monitoring active efforts under ICWA.
Register here: Webinar Registration – Zoom
Upcoming Webinar! Breaking Barriers: Inclusive Communication for People with Disabilities in Court.
When? Wednesday, January 31st, 2024, at 12:00PM EST.
Clear and accessible communication is fundamental to ensure that everyone can fully participate in the court process. People with disabilities are no exception and have a right to effective communication – meaning that whatever is written or spoken must be accessible.
Join National Center for State Courts for an insightful webinar about the diverse ways people with disabilities communicate and learn effective strategies for court personnel to better serve and reduce barriers for this population.
Register here.
January is #NationalHumanTraffickingPreventionMonth. An opportunity to educate your community about the crime and highlight support services for those who have experienced it. State Justice Institute addresses the impact of federal and state human trafficking laws on the state courts, and the challenges faced by state courts in dealing with cases involving trafficking victims and their families. These efforts are intended to empower state courts to identify victims, link them with vital services, and hold traffickers accountable.
View some of our human trafficking funded projects here: https://www.sji.gov/priority-investment-areas/human-trafficking/
#humantraffickingawareness #endtrafficking #humantraffickingprevention
What does being a Fellow mean to the court community? CCJ and COSCA described the importance of the Fellows program in a joint resolution. The resolution recognizes Fellows as important court leaders, the importance of Fellows projects in improving the administration of justice, and Fellows “as a symbol of professional expertise and individual commitment to excellence in service.”
For more information and to apply, please visit: Prospective Fellows | NCSC
Please reach out to icmfellows@ncsc.org with any questions.
Deadline Extended! Seeking Juvenile Courts for #DemonstrationSites Project
Applications are due by January 5th, 2024.
Are you interested in making data-driven decisions in your juvenile justice court? Are you in the midst of juvenile justice system reform and could use some technical assistance or strategic planning? Would you like your court to be more engaged with your community? Whether you are just starting a new court reform initiative or need assistance with your current initiatives, check out this unique opportunity to assist your court.
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges NCJFCJ, with funding from the State Justice Institute (SJI), is pleased to announce that we are seeking juvenile courts that are interested in participating in the Enhanced Juvenile Justice Guidelines Demonstration Sites Project. If your court is interested in becoming a demonstration site, please click on the link below to complete the application.
https://ncjfcj.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ddpIevgAYubnp6S
Applications are due by January 5th, 2024.
It’s that time of year again! Federal Grant Season has started. State Justice Institute has designed a Funding Toolkit to support local courts, state courts, and their justice system partners as they pursue federal and philanthropic funding opportunities. This toolkit includes resources that encompass the entire grant seeking, writing and management process, such as planning checklists, sample documents, frequently asked questions and fact sheets.
Technical assistance is also available to courts to provide support and feedback during the grant writing and development process. Access the toolkit to learn about the current funding opportunities, receive technical assistance, watch virtual learning modules and visit our FAQ page to answer any questions you may have: https://fundingtoolkit.sji.gov/
Upcoming Webinar! The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) will be hosting: What’s New with Virtual Child Welfare Hearings on December 19th, 2023, at 3:00PM EST.
Virtual hearings were a necessity to move child welfare cases forward during the pandemic; however, some jurisdictions are continuing to find benefits to using them as a tool. In this webinar, hear from court experts about new resources to help you facilitate meaningful and effective child welfare virtual hearings.
For more information and to register now, click here: Webinar Registration – Zoom