As courts continue to adapt in response to the pandemic, some court leaders are taking the extra step to ask their most impacted users what they think: court staff and court users. Giving voice is an evidence-based component of improving trust and confidence in the courts, not to mention a way to get insights that …
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This month, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS), is launching a virtual summit series, Paths to Justice. The series is comprised of multiple invite-only virtual convenings, as well as a series of webinars focusing on the paths of the pandemic, the paths to access, and the paths to racial justice …
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The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is conducting a cybersecurity survey to get a snapshot of where courts are with their cybersecurity readiness and planning. The results of the survey will help inform future cybersecurity priorities and policy recommendations. With the increase in the number and complexity of cyber-attacks, it is important for courts …
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Judges who received opioid use disorder (OUD) training are more likely to view OUD as a chronic disease and a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to a recently released report. The training also led more judges to conclude that funding should be increased for those who benefit from court-ordered OUD services. The …
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August 31st is #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay. The world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, acknowledge the grief felt by family and friends of lost loved ones, raise awareness of overdose deaths and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. For more information visit https://www.overdoseday.com/ or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) latest article at https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/overdose-cry-help.
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The SJI Board of Directors will be meeting on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM ET. The purpose of this meeting is to consider grant applications for the 4th quarter of FY 2021, and other business.
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