The chief justices of the six New England states have launched the New England Regional Judicial Opioid Initiative (NE RJOI), the second regional group of its kind. The establishment of the New England group, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, comes at a time when federal, state and local leaders …
Read MoreThe Elements of Judicial Excellence (EJE) are a set of knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics of being a great judge that emerged from lengthy consultations with Illinois judges. The EJE framework was developed with support from SJI and the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). In the NJC’s 2019 printed catalog, courses are aligned with the Elements of Judicial Excellence. …
Read MoreTo address the issue of gender bias and sexual harassment in the workplace, the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) created a web page for court employees and others with information specific to the courts work environment. This project is supported with grant funding from SJI. The web page includes information such as the Conference …
Read MoreThe 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 …
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