Upcoming 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 …
Read MoreSeventy-six percent of state courts are limited jurisdiction courts serving local communities—often under-resourced and without the same access to modern technology as larger court systems. To advance modernization and improve access to justice in these jurisdictions, the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is launching a new initiative focused on applying AI tools to address long-standing structural challenges …
Read MoreThe National Open Court Data Standards (NODS) now include NIEMOpen technical specifications and mapping. Join panelists on February 10th, 2026, at 3:00PM EST to learn about the new NODS features, including visual diagrams, technical blueprints, and data format examples. Following this webinar, attendees will be able to: 1. Describe the new NODS features 2. Explain …
Read MoreThe National Association for Presiding Judges and Court Executive Officers (NAPCO) is hosting: The Life and Legacy of Ernie Friesen: Court Reformer par Excellence on January 22nd, 2026, at 3:00PM EST. Many court leaders throughout the United States and worldwide were recently saddened to learn Ernie Friesen, one of the most influential icons in court and judicial …
Read MoreThe National Center for State Courts (NCSC) offers a range of practical resources to help courts understand and adopt artificial intelligence responsibly, including a set of AI readiness materials that give courts a clear framework for assessing preparedness, identifying risks and opportunities, and planning for responsible implementation that was made possible through support from the …
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