Category: Announcements

When? Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, at 3:00PM EST.

Jury service is a cornerstone of the #justicesystem, yet many citizens find the experience frustrating due to inefficiencies, privacy concerns, and challenges in understanding complex legal issues. 

This webinar will explore practical strategies to improve the #juror experience, from streamlining jury selection to providing critical decision-making aids that enhance juror comprehension, deliberation quality, and confidence in #verdicts. 

Register here.

As a reminder, Saturday April 26th is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Most counties and cities will have at least one agency or partner available to safely acquire and dispose of prescription medication on this day. View the locations near you here: Take Back Day. Stop the #OpioidEpidemic. Read about SJI’s #PriorityInvestmentAreas and our projects directly related to Opioids and Other Dangerous Drugs, and #BehavioralHealth Responses here: https://www.sji.gov/priority-investment-areas/

#OpioidEpidemic #TakeBackDay #DEA #MakeAnImpact

Join in on April 23rd from 1:00pm-2:30pm EST for the next webinar in the series to share key findings from the #YouthProtectiveFactorsStudy, hosted by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center, UMass Chan Medical School, and UC Berkeley’s Risk-Resilience Lab. The webinar—The Influence of Protective Factors and Strength-Based Services on Youth Reoffending—will share key takeaways from the 2nd brief in the study, which will be released in mid-April. This includes results from a first-of-its-kind survey of protective factors administered to almost 2,000 youth across 3 states as part of juvenile justice system intake processes. The webinar will also highlight the specific protective factors that mitigate youth reoffending and the impact of receiving strength-based services on youth recidivism and violence. Principal researchers Dr. Gina Vincent, Dr. Jennifer Skeem, and Josh Weber, who oversees the CSG Justice Center’s juvenile justice work, will share implications for juvenile justice case planning, services, and how jurisdictions can best use limited resources to improve public safety and youth outcomes.

For more information and to register, please go to: The Youth Protective Factors Study: The Influence of Protective Factors and Strength-Based Services on Youth Reoffending – CSG Justice Center

On June 18th-20th, 2025, in vibrant San Diego (La Jolla), CA, the Transformation of Youth Justice Symposium will provide unique opportunities to learn, connect, and contribute to the nationwide momentum improving outcomes for children, families, and communities through enhanced youth justice system approaches and practices. Hosted by the Robert F. Kennedy National Resource Center for Juvenile Justice, this engaging 2.5-day event is designed to empower multi-disciplinary professionals and youth-serving stakeholders committed to advancing effective and innovative system change. Plenaries, workshops, and interactive sessions will spotlight research-informed and evidence-based reforms that are measurable, sustainable, and replicable in any community. With an emphasis on peer learning and dynamic interaction, attendees will network with distinguished experts, prominent state and local leaders, and colleagues who have championed innovative policy and practice changes. The event will also amplify the voices of advocates with lived experience and showcase emerging leaders driving change in youth justice.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this important movement! Learn more and register today at: www.rfknrcjj.org

When? Wednesday, April 16th at 1:00PM EST.

Courts are now exploring options to leverage #artificialintelligence (AI) to enhance operations and support staff. Join us for the latest session in our AI and the Courts webinar series, featuring a discussion of real-world applications of AI tools.

This webinar will discuss #evidentiary issues raised by #AI. While fabricated evidence is not a new problem in state courts, the accessibility of AI has made it easier to enhance, alter, or create evidence. Such evidence may take two forms: one where all parties agree that AI has been used in the production of evidence, such as enhancement of a photo or audio (acknowledged AI-generated evidence); and a second where AI has been used, or is alleged to have been used, without disclosure and with an intention to mislead (unacknowledged AI-generated evidence).

Join the National Center for State Courts on Wednesday, April 16th at 1:00PM EST for this informative session.

Register here.

#UpcomingWebinar! Leading Change in Trial Courts – Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, at 3:00PM EST.

For more information and to register: Webinar Registration – Zoom

The SJI Board of Directors will be meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET.  The purpose of this meeting is to consider grant applications for the 2^nd quarter of FY 2025, and other business.

ADDRESS: Indiana Supreme Court, 200 W Washington St. Indianapolis, IN.

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, at 3:00PM EST

The revised National Association for Court Management (NACM) Court Security Guide incorporates the latest best practices and technological advancements to help mitigate risks and ensure the protection of judiciary personnel, visitors and facilities. The guide was developed in collaboration with security experts and court managers and provides practical strategies for implementing effective security protocols. This webinar seeks to delve deeper into the discussion on court security and provide additional resources for you to implement in your court.

Join in on February 26th, 2025, at 3:00PM EST to learn how the NACM Court Security Guide can help courts just like yours implement a new court security initiative or improve on your current security protocols. The court security guide can be purchased from the NACM store for non-members and is offered for free to members as a member perk.

Register here: Webinar Registration – Zoom

When? Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, at 1:00PM EST.

Explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing access to justice for underserved communities.

Presenters will discuss how they are safely and effectively leveraging new technologies to make the legal system more accessible. Participants will learn about practical applications of AI and discover the potential for democratizing access to legal information for increased participation in court cases and proceedings. The presenters will also share compelling case studies that demonstrate how AI can directly assist individuals seeking justice. National Center for State Courts

Register here.

Deadline Extension! New Pretrial, Prosecution, Defense Counsel, and Courts Mentoring Initiative Deadline Extended: February 14th, 2025, at 5:00PM EST.

The OJP Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and RTI International are seeking mentor sites to share their best practices and expertise with diverting justice-involved persons with substance use disorders to community-based treatment or connecting individuals to treatment and support services during the pretrial and court adjudication phases of justice processing. This program is part of the training and technical assistance (TTA) resources available to jurisdictions through BJA’s Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP).

The Pretrial, Prosecution, Defense Counsel, and Courts Mentoring Initiative provides an opportunity for new or early-stage programs to be matched with experienced practitioners to promote peer-to-peer learning. The mentor sites serve as models for individuals and teams interested in starting a new practice or for established programs interested in learning innovative approaches.

Application: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8053368/Pretrial-Prosecution-Defense-Counsel-and-Courts-Mentor-Site-Application

#applicationdeadline #deadlineextension #COSSUP #courts #applynow #BJA