The state courts are experiencing increasing complexity in handling individuals who have mental illness, and oftentimes a co-occurring substance use issue. System-wide, mental illness has placed a strain on many communities and their resources, and jails are being used to detain those who need mental health treatment. The problem is exacerbated by the lack of …
Read MoreThe Robert F. Kennedy National Resource Center for Juvenile Justice (RFK National Resource Center), recently announced the release of the Probation System Review Guidebook, 3rd Edition, in support of states and jurisdictions embracing the transformation of probation and juvenile justice policy and practice across the United States. The new release features the framework that the …
Read MoreDelivering justice to individuals who struggle with mental health or behavioral issues can be extraordinarily difficult. As leaders of their courts and communities, presiding judges are well positioned to convene and engage others to solve complicated problems. With that in mind, the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) recently published a practical guide to equip presiding judges …
Read MoreJuvenile sex trafficking is a significant problem nationwide, and occurs in urban areas as well as small towns, farms, and tribal lands. The state courts can play an important role in addressing this complex problem. With SJI support, the Minnesota Judicial Branch developed a 75-minute, self-paced eLearning course on working with the juvenile victims of …
Read MoreThe Civil Justice Initiative, a massive effort to help reform the civil justice system so that it works better for everyone, involves work at many different levels and in many different areas. Supported by SJI since 2017, this initiative addresses multi-partner strategies to align and maximize resources. One area with great potential is online dispute resolution …
Read MoreThe Connecticut Judicial Branch defines cultural competency as the ability of the Branch and its employees to communicate, cooperate, and serve people from all cultural identities with respect, professionalism, integrity, and fairness in a manner that recognizes the individual dignity of each person. With SJI support, the Judicial Branch developed a video as part of …
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