Courts across the country are recognizing the potential of digital tools to bridge the gap for self-represented litigants navigating complex legal issues. These tools assist users in understanding the legal process and help them make informed decisions about their case. Working with the National Center for State Courts (NCSC), Philadelphia’s Municipal Court recently introduced two …
Read MoreYouth across the country are facing unprecedented challenges, from community violence to mental health issues to school absences. These new resources from the CSG Justice Center provide state leaders, policymakers, and youth justice professionals with critical data and evidence-based solutions to address the growing challenges faced by youth and the systems designed to support them:
Read MoreWhen? 12:00pm to 4:00 pm EST on August 1st, 2024. Where? Washington, D.C. This exclusive training program is hosted and presented by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) and the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ). This four-hour in-person training offers a unique opportunity for judicial officers and key team members …
Read MoreOn June 18th, 2024, President Biden nominated LaKresha Moultrie to the SJI Board of Directors. Ms. Moultrie has led a career dedicated to service in the Delaware community. She currently serves as Vice President of Legal Affairs, General Counsel, and Chief Enterprise Risk Officer at Delaware State University, one of America’s leading Historically Black Colleges …
Read MoreFunded by the State Justice Institute, the National Center for State Courts hosted a first-of-its-kind racial justice judicial education workshop. Sixteen teams of judges, judicial educators, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) directors participated in a racial justice capacity-building education workshop earlier this year in Arizona, gaining valuable tools and best practices for developing and …
Read MoreFunded by the State Justice Institute, the National Center for State Courts, in partnership with Rulo Strategies LLC, launched the Rural Justice Collaborative (RJC) to showcase the strengths of rural communities and highlight the cross-sector collaboration that is a hallmark of rural justice systems. These strengths include strong professional networks, deep ties to the communities …
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