The NCSC, with support from SJI, prepared an updated resource for the court community to summarize the current state of the continually maturing science on implicit bias as of March 2021. This report replaces NCSC’s 2012 report, Helping Courts Address Implicit Bias: Resources for Education. The Evolving Science of Implicit Bias: An Updated Resource for the State …
Read MoreIn a new briefing on the American Rescue Plan, the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center outlines need-to-know information about how states and local communities can leverage funding to advance criminal justice priorities. Learn more: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Guide to Advancing Justice-Related Goals – CSG Justice Center – CSG Justice Center
Read MoreThe 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 …
Read MoreDid 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 …
Read MoreThe 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 …
Read MoreJuvenile 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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