The Rural Justice Collaborative (RJC) has released a series of Lessons Learned for rural communities working toward solutions in their communities. Drawing directly from the experiences of those working on the front lines, this series showcases effective strategies and collaborative approaches aimed at improving outcomes for individuals affected by substance use in rural communities. Through firsthand …
Read MoreEvery year, the equivalent of more than 14% of the U.S. population has a traffic or misdemeanor case. While many consider justice involvement to be a phenomenon that does not impact their own lives, or the lives of those around them, the reality is that most U.S. adults have either interacted with the justice system …
Read MoreJoin in starting on Friday, October 3rd, 2025, for a year of learning and fun at Court Navigator School — a series of five one-hour virtual webinar sessions offered every other month. Each webinar will provide information, ideas, and practical strategies to help launch or enhance court navigator programs to assist court users. From …
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again! Federal Grant Season has started. The 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 …
Read MoreThe SJI Board met on September 15, 2025, and awarded eight (8) new grant applications totaling $1,459,951 for the 4th quarter of FY 2025. The Board awarded three (3) Strategic Initiative Grants (SIG) to: National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) to develop of memorandums of understanding between state courts and military installations …
Read MoreThe FY 2025 4th Quarter SJI Board Meeting was held on Monday, September 15th, 2025, at the Supreme Court of Montana. SJI Executive Director, Jonathan Mattiello, Senior Program Advisor, Michelle White, and members of the SJI Board were joined by Chief Justice Cory Swanson of the Montana Supreme Court. #SJIBoardofDirectors #SJIBoard #StateJusticeInstitute #SJIBoardMeeting #SupremeCourtofMontana helena …
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