The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) researchers recently have received data from 12 states that show how the pandemic impacted case filings and dispositions in 2020. The data – the first batch that covers all of 2020 – reveals two noteworthy findings: The number of criminal, traffic and juvenile cases is expected to return …
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Did the COVID-19 Pandemic impede or stall your juvenile court improvement process? Have you identified opportunities to change practice post-pandemic? Whether you are just starting a new court improvement initiative or need assistance to restart your previous work, NCJFCJ has a unique opportunity to assist your court. The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court …
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The Opioid Response Network is a group of diverse individuals and 40 national organizations working collaboratively and led by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry to address the opioid crisis and stimulant use across the country. The Opioid Response Network provides free training and education in evidence-based practices in the prevention, treatment, and recovery of substance use disorders. Visit www.OpioidResponseNetwork.org to …
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Juvenile court judges are fundamental players in promoting public safety and improving outcomes for the youth who enter their courtrooms. A new project launched this week by The Council of State Governments Justice Center and the National Council on Juvenile and Family Court Judges will conduct an unprecedented 50-state analysis of state juvenile court policies and …
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The National Center for State Courts (NCSC), with SJI support, has developed a new emergency management planning guide to help court officials better prepare for and respond to natural disasters and other emergencies that threaten court operations. The guide, which replaces one created in 2007, comes at a time when the nation is experiencing unprecedented hurricane …
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The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), with support from SJI, held a virtual roundtable discussion last month with representatives from organizations, programs, and agencies serving military-connected families. The roundtable discussion was held to further the NCJFCJ’s efforts to improve support for military-connected families that are involved in the juvenile and family court system. …
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