The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR), on behalf of the State Justice Institute, is hosting a Peer Exchange in Adams County, Ohio on May 5–6, 2026. Up to five communities will be selected to receive travel scholarships, allowing each selected site to send a team of 3–4 practitioners to participate in this structured two-day peer …
Read MoreThe National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, in partnership with the American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law, is hosting the Child Safety: An Immersive Training for Judges, Attorneys, and Child Welfare Leadership on March 26th, 2026, from 11am-5pm EST. The Child Safety Guide offers a comprehensive approach to child safety …
Read MoreDocketing and case processing can be challenging in high-volume case types like debt collection, where courts may hear thousands, or even tens of thousands, of factually similar cases every year. In these cases, many defendants lack legal representation, and low appearance rates often lead to default judgments that may not serve justice or efficiently resolve …
Read More📅 Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, at 3:00PM EST Seventy-six percent of state courts are limited jurisdiction courts serving local communities, often under-resourced and without the same access to technological solutions as larger courts. To improve modernization and access to justice in these areas, the National Center for State Courts is launching a new initiative that …
Read MoreUpcoming Webinar! Empowering Rural Communities: Overcoming Barriers to Treatment. The Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT) School of Public Health will be hosting this webinar on February 23rd, 2026, at 6:30PM EST. Rural communities face unique challenges in addressing substance use disorders, from limited access to care and transportation barriers to social labeling and workforce shortages. This …
Read MoreThe Rural Justice Exchange is a publication dedicated to advancing collaboration, innovation, and learning across the rural justice and behavioral health landscape. Each issue highlights emerging research, promising practices, and local success stories that reflect the unique strengths and challenges of rural communities. Through features such as articles, podcasts, webinars, and program spotlights, the Exchange …
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