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2011
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2011
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A review of “the challenges facing selected tribal justice systems in adjudicating crime in Indian country as well as federal agencies’ efforts to coordinate their activities to support tribal justice systems” is presented (p. 2). Sections of this re... Read More
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2011
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Delinquency and status offense cases managed by U.S. courts with juvenile jurisdiction between 1985 and 2008 are analyzed and commented on. This report contains four chapters: introduction; national estimates of delinquency cases—counts and trends, ... Read More
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2011
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“The task force was charged to explore ways to improve practices and procedures in cases involving adult and juvenile offenders with mental illness, to ensure the fair and expeditious administration of justice, and to promote improved access to treat... Read More
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2010
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The most common issues facing the statewide coordination of problem-solving courts (i.e., drug courts, mental health courts, domestic violence courts, community, courts, and others) in the states of California, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, and New York ... Read More
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2010
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“The purpose of this site is to bring all relevant materials related to court security from across the Internet into one place, for free unrestricted use and access.” Points of entry include: order the book “Protecting Court: A Practitioners Guide to... Read More
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2010
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Those wanting to implement a reentry court in their community can use this report to show how such courts greatly benefit public safety. Six chapters follow an executive summary: introduction; the state of prisoner reentry; the reentry court model; s... Read More
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2010
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Delinquency and status offense cases managed by U.S. courts with juvenile jurisdiction between 1985 and 2007 are analyzed and commented on. This report contains four chapters: introduction; national estimates of delinquency cases; national estimates... Read More
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2010
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A short overview of findings by North Carolina State University researchers is presented. During a two-year period, 72% of those who completed the mental health court process where not rearrested. Only 19% of non-participants were not rearrested.... Read More
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2010
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Statistics regarding juvenile court cases are organized according to counts and trends, gender, race, age, detention, intake decision, waiver to criminal court, and adjudication and disposition.... Read More
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2009
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The impact of problem-solving courts on the fundamental rights of defendants is assessed. Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; decriminalization—the smart, fair, economical, and effective alternative; drug courts in action—opera... Read More
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2009
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Issues related to veterans' courts, courts created to address the involvement of veterans in the criminal justice system, are covered. Benefits realized by utilizing veterans' courts and criticisms leveled against their use are presented.... Read More
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2009
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The risk of being involved in a juvenile court intervention and the long-term effect of that intervention are examined. "The results show that youths who are poor, impulsive, poorly supervised by their parents, and exposed to deviant friends are more... Read More
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2009
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“This guide is intended to assist policymakers and practitioners in assessing the utility of mental health courts” (p. v). Three sections are contained in this publication: mental health court design and function; mental health court outcomes; and fu... Read More
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2009
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“This paper presents the key features of problem-oriented justice and examines three challenges with these approaches and attempts at mainstreaming” (p.1). Sections of this publication include: features of problem-oriented justice; key challenges to ... Read More
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2009
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“This report summarizes the findings of a large-scale research project on processing delays in youth justice systems across the United States” (p. ii). Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; the history of court delay; the cau... Read More
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2009
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This guide is necessary “to equip juvenile justice agencies with baseline information that will aid them in developing, implementing, and enhancing teen court programs as a viable alternative for juvenile offenders in their communities” (p.x). Ten ch... Read More
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2009
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This report should be required reading for anyone interested in or developing a domestic violence court. Eleven chapters follow an executive summary: introduction; review of relevant research; research design; domestic violence court goals; history, ... Read More
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2009
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The statewide coordination of problem-solving courts is discussed. This article has these sections: introduction; participants; questions building legitimacy; alternatives to courts; in the shadow of drug courts; responsibilities of statewide coordi... Read More
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2009
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An overview is provided of the findings from the final evaluation of the Judicial Oversight Demonstration (JOD) project "designed to test the feasibility and impact of a coordinated response to intimate partner violence (IPV)" (p. ii). Sections of th... Read More
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2009
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The concept that "misdemeanor courts across the country are incapable of providing accused individuals with the due process guaranteed them by the [U.S.] Constitution" is explained (p. 7). Sections following an executive summary are: introduction --... Read More
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2009
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The identification of “federal criminal defendants who are most suited for pretrial release without jeopardizing the integrity of the judicial process or the safety of the community, in particular release predicated on participation in an alternative... Read More
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2009
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The use of cost-effective evidence-based practices to reduce offender recidivism, crime rates, and costs is explained. Strategies covered are: establish recidivism reductions as an explicit sentencing goal; provide sufficient flexibility to consider... Read More
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2008
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2008
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The effectiveness of DUI courts in Michigan is investigated. The five sections following an executive summary are: introduction and methods; Ottawa County DUI Court evaluation results; Bay County DUI Court results; Clarkston DUI Court results; and s... Read More
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2008
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This report examines operational concerns with youth courts (aka teen court, peer jury, or student court), volunteer activity, court maturation, and resource utilization. Sections comprising this document include: introduction; youth in the juvenile... Read More
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2008
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Results from an evaluation of the NSW (New South Wales) Domestic Violence Intervention Court Model (DVICM) are provided. This report contains an executive summary and these four sections: introduction and background; method; results for the number o... Read More
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2008
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The use of a "veterans court" in Buffalo, NY to help veterans who end up in the criminal justice system is explained. Topics discussed include: searching for stability; treatment and help; and confronting being down and out.... Read More
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2008
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How one can address the role of crime victims and incorporate victims’ rights into mental health courts are discussed. Sections of this report include: improving public confidence in the court; supporting better responses to interfamilial/caregiver c... Read More
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2008
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Results are provided for an evaluation of the Palmer Coordinated Resources Project (PCRP), or Palmer Mental Health Court. This report contains these sections: executive summary; background and context; research design and methods; epidemiological pr... Read More
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2008
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Results from an assessment of the Anchorage Coordinated Resources Project (ACRP), or Anchorage Mental Health Court, are presented. Sections of this report include: executive summary; background and context; research design and methods; analyzing ACR... Read More
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2008
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An overview of mental health courts is provided. Sections of this report include: the need for mental health courts; what a mental health court is; the types of individuals who participate in mental health courts; what a mental health court looks lik... Read More
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1995
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This study examines the legal status of video proceedings for use as a linkage between the courts and arrestees/defendants in jails. Using a survey of all states, it also identifies jurisdictions that use video arraignments or are developing new syst... Read More
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1995
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This monograph presents a review of the literature and of national and state standards for prison suicide prevention, as well as national data on the incidence and rate of prison suicide, effective prevention programs, and discussion of liability iss... Read More
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1993
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This handbook offers the collective expertise and experience of those who participated in the State Justice Institute and National Institute of Corrections' cosponsored training and technical assistance program, the Intermediate Sanctions Project. Th... Read More
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1991
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The conference opens with a presentation on legal issues, followed by panel and group discussions of internal and external crowding strategies, consent decrees, and new technologies.... Read More
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1986
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Contents: (Pt. 1) Main text -- (Pt. 2) Study guide. Six months are given to complete the course from the date of receipt. Audience includes all probation and parole agents and administrators. Training package consists of two manuals.... Read More
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