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2013
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Veteran Treatment Courts
Points of Light. Community Blueprint (Atlanta, GA).
'VTCs [veterans treatment courts] leverage the court system to keep veterans with a diagnosis of substance abuse or a behavioral health disorder in treatment long enough to permanently change their behavior. They involve cooperation and collaboration with traditional partners found in Drug Courts, such as prosecutors, defense counsel, treatment providers, probation officers, and law enforcement personnel' (p. 1). This publication has excellent information for any agency creating its own VTC. Sec... Read More
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8 pages
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2012
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Fair Sentencing for Youth
Human Rights Watch. Fare Sentencing for Youth (New York, NY).
'Fair Sentencing for Youth is a growing, collaborative project powered by many groups and individuals. We believe youth deserve the chance to prove themselves.' Access points are: cases and bills; take action; supporters; changed life; the facts'the need for change, international consensus, the fiscal impact, adolescent development, and human rights law; about this organization; and Cares 4 Youth (California).... Read More
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2012
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Life Without Parole
Death Penalty Information Center (Washington, DC).
This website provides information regarding the sentencing of life without parole (LWOP). Data is provided for: states with and without parole; years that states adopted LWOP; LWOP news and developments (current year); and LWOP news and developments from 2003.... Read More
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2012
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Uncomfortable Places, Close Spaces: Female Correctional Workers' Sexual Interactions With Men and Boys in Custody
By Smith, Brenda V..
'This Article examines female-perpetrated sexual abuse in custodial settings and its place at the intersection of race, class, and gender in order to disentangle complex and overlapping narratives of abuse, sex, desire, and transgression. Ultimately, this Article confronts our discomfort with and reluctance to acknowledge the fact that women sexually abuse men and boys in custody, and it offers possible explanations for these behaviors' (p. 1690). The following sections are contained in this art... Read More
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56 pages
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2012
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Veterans Courts Resource Guide
National Center for State Courts (NCSC) (Williamsburg, VA).
“The first veteran’s court opened in Buffalo, N.Y. in 2008. The veteran’s court model is based on drug treatment and/or mental health treatment courts. Substance abuse or mental health treatment is offered as an alternative to incarceration. Typically, veteran mentors assist with the programs. An important issue that has to be addressed is the eligibility for veteran’s courts in terms of whether charges involving felonies or crimes of violence will be allowed. The inclusion of offenders charged... Read More
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2012
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Veterans Treatment Court Resources
Justice for Vets (Justice4Vets) (Alexandria, VA).
Information regarding Veteran Treatment Courts (VTCs) can be found on this website. 'Veteran Treatment Courts hold veterans accountable to themselves and to the community ' The Veterans Treatment Court model requires regular court appearances (a bi-weekly minimum in the early phases of the program), as well as mandatory attendance at treatment sessions and frequent and random testing for substance use (drug and/or alcohol). Veterans respond favorably to this structured environment given their p... Read More
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2012
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Veterans Treatment Court Resources
Justice for Vets (Justice4Vets) (Alexandria, VA).
Information regarding Veteran Treatment Courts (VTCs) can be found on this website. 'Veteran Treatment Courts hold veterans accountable to themselves and to the community ' The Veterans Treatment Court model requires regular court appearances (a bi-weekly minimum in the early phases of the program), as well as mandatory attendance at treatment sessions and frequent and random testing for substance use (drug and/or alcohol). Veterans respond favorably to this structured environment given their p... Read More
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2012
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Veterans Treatment Court Resources
Justice for Vets (Justice4Vets) (Alexandria, VA).
Information regarding Veteran Treatment Courts (VTCs) can be found on this website. 'Veteran Treatment Courts hold veterans accountable to themselves and to the community ' The Veterans Treatment Court model requires regular court appearances (a bi-weekly minimum in the early phases of the program), as well as mandatory attendance at treatment sessions and frequent and random testing for substance use (drug and/or alcohol). Veterans respond favorably to this structured environment given their p... Read More
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2012
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Performance Incentive Funding: Aligning Fiscal and Operational Responsibility to Produce More Safety at Less Cost
Vera Institute of Justice. Center on Sentencing and Corrections (New York, NY); Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Center on the States (Washington, DC); Metropolis Strategies (Chicago, IL).
'With PIF [performance incentive funding], agencies or localities receive a financial reward for delivering fewer prison commitments through reduced recidivism and revocations that, in turn, must be reinvested into evidence-based programs in the community' (p. 2). This report explains how an agency can design and implement a PIF program that reduces costs while ensuring public safety, a viable option for your locality. Sections of this report include: executive summary; introduction; the problem... Read More
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24 pages
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2012
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Performance Incentive Funding: Aligning Fiscal and Operational Responsibility to Produce More Safety at Less Cost
Vera Institute of Justice. Center on Sentencing and Corrections (New York, NY); Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Center on the States (Washington, DC); Metropolis Strategies (Chicago, IL).
'With PIF [performance incentive funding], agencies or localities receive a financial reward for delivering fewer prison commitments through reduced recidivism and revocations that, in turn, must be reinvested into evidence-based programs in the community' (p. 2). This report explains how an agency can design and implement a PIF program that reduces costs while ensuring public safety, a viable option for your locality. Sections of this report include: executive summary; introduction; the problem... Read More
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24 pages
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2012
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Performance Incentive Funding: Aligning Fiscal and Operational Responsibility to Produce More Safety at Less Cost
Vera Institute of Justice. Center on Sentencing and Corrections (New York, NY); Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Center on the States (Washington, DC); Metropolis Strategies (Chicago, IL).
'With PIF [performance incentive funding], agencies or localities receive a financial reward for delivering fewer prison commitments through reduced recidivism and revocations that, in turn, must be reinvested into evidence-based programs in the community' (p. 2). This report explains how an agency can design and implement a PIF program that reduces costs while ensuring public safety, a viable option for your locality. Sections of this report include: executive summary; introduction; the problem... Read More
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24 pages
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2012
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Anger Management for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clients: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Manual [and] Participant Workbook [Lesson Plan and Participant's Manual]|Revised [edition]
By Reilly, Patrick M.; Shopshire, Michael S..
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (Rockville, MD).
'Despite the connection of anger and violence to substance abuse, few treatments have been developed to address anger and violence problems among people who abuse substances. Clinicians have found the dearth of treatment approaches for this important issue disheartening. To provide clinicians with tools to help deal with this important issue, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is pleased to present 'Anger Management for Subst... Read More
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2 volumes (volume 1 - 68 pages, volume 2 - 49 pages)
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2012
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Anger Management for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clients: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Manual [and] Participant Workbook [Lesson Plan and Participant's Manual]|Revised [edition]
By Reilly, Patrick M.; Shopshire, Michael S..
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (Rockville, MD).
'Despite the connection of anger and violence to substance abuse, few treatments have been developed to address anger and violence problems among people who abuse substances. Clinicians have found the dearth of treatment approaches for this important issue disheartening. To provide clinicians with tools to help deal with this important issue, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is pleased to present 'Anger Management for Subst... Read More
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2 volumes (volume 1 - 68 pages, volume 2 - 49 pages)
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2012
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Anger Management for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clients: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Manual [and] Participant Workbook [Lesson Plan and Participant's Manual]|Revised [edition]
By Reilly, Patrick M.; Shopshire, Michael S..
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (Rockville, MD).
'Despite the connection of anger and violence to substance abuse, few treatments have been developed to address anger and violence problems among people who abuse substances. Clinicians have found the dearth of treatment approaches for this important issue disheartening. To provide clinicians with tools to help deal with this important issue, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is pleased to present 'Anger Management for Subst... Read More
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2 volumes (volume 1 - 68 pages, volume 2 - 49 pages)
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2012
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Psychopathy: An Important Forensic Concept for the 21st Century
By Babiak, Paul; Folino, Jorge; Hancock, Jeffrey; Hare, Robert D.; Logan, Matthew; Mayer, Elizabeth Leon; Meloy, J. Reid; Hakkanen-Nyholm, Helina; O'Toole, Mary Ellen; Pinizzotto, Anthony; Porter, Stephen; Smith, Sharon; Woodworth, Michael.
This article provides a great portrait of who a psychopath is. It covers: psychopathy and personality disorder; traits and characteristics; chameleons and predators; myth busting; presence in society; assessment tool; victims; and concluding remarks. 'Psychopathy has been described as the single most important clinical construct in the criminal justice system. More recently, it is considered 'the most important forensic concept of the early 21st century.' Because of its relevance to law enforcem... Read More
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6 pages
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2012
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Psychopathy: An Important Forensic Concept for the 21st Century
By Babiak, Paul; Folino, Jorge; Hancock, Jeffrey; Hare, Robert D.; Logan, Matthew; Mayer, Elizabeth Leon; Meloy, J. Reid; Hakkanen-Nyholm, Helina; O'Toole, Mary Ellen; Pinizzotto, Anthony; Porter, Stephen; Smith, Sharon; Woodworth, Michael.
This article provides a great portrait of who a psychopath is. It covers: psychopathy and personality disorder; traits and characteristics; chameleons and predators; myth busting; presence in society; assessment tool; victims; and concluding remarks. 'Psychopathy has been described as the single most important clinical construct in the criminal justice system. More recently, it is considered 'the most important forensic concept of the early 21st century.' Because of its relevance to law enforcem... Read More
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6 pages
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2012
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Psychopathy: An Important Forensic Concept for the 21st Century
By Babiak, Paul; Folino, Jorge; Hancock, Jeffrey; Hare, Robert D.; Logan, Matthew; Mayer, Elizabeth Leon; Meloy, J. Reid; Hakkanen-Nyholm, Helina; O'Toole, Mary Ellen; Pinizzotto, Anthony; Porter, Stephen; Smith, Sharon; Woodworth, Michael.
This article provides a great portrait of who a psychopath is. It covers: psychopathy and personality disorder; traits and characteristics; chameleons and predators; myth busting; presence in society; assessment tool; victims; and concluding remarks. 'Psychopathy has been described as the single most important clinical construct in the criminal justice system. More recently, it is considered 'the most important forensic concept of the early 21st century.' Because of its relevance to law enforcem... Read More
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6 pages
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2012
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Investigation of the Shelby County Juvenile Court
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Civil Rights Division (Washington, DC).
Results from an investigation of operations by the Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County (JCMSC) and the Shelby County Juvenile Detention Center are presented. These observations support the concerns some organizations have about the juvenile justice system in the United States. Sections following a summary of findings are: the investigation; background of juvenile courts; due process violations; equal protection and Title VI findings; practices that contribute to due process and equal pro... Read More
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68 pages
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2012
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Positive Power: Exercising Judicial Leadership to Prevent Court Involvement and Incarceration of Non-Delinquent Youth
Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ). SOS Project (Washington, DC).
Strategies that judges can use for keeping youth identified as status offenders out of correctional institutions are illustrated through the practices of nine juvenile and family court judges. Sections of this brief include: introduction; defining the issue—first do no harm; exploring a solution—judicial leadership on the Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders (DSO) core requirement of the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA); four elements of effective judicial le... Read More
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16 pages
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2012
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Juvenile Court Statistics 2009
By Puzzanchera, Charles; Adams, Benjamin; Hockenberry, Sarah.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
National Center for Juvenile Justice (Pittsburgh, PA).
Delinquency and status offense cases managed by U.S. courts with juvenile jurisdiction between 1985 and 2009 are analyzed and commented on. This report contains four chapters: introduction; national estimates of delinquency cases—counts and trends, case rates, age at referral, gender, and race; national estimates of delinquency case processing -- referral, detention, intake decision, waiver, adjudication, dispositions (out-of-home placement and probation), and case processing; and national esti... Read More
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152 p.
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2012
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Hennepin County Veterans Court
Hennepin County Government Center (Minneapolis, MN).
This brochure explains: what a Veterans Court is--“A court-supervised treatment program for defendants who served in the U.S. Armed Forces”; who is eligible; entry and referral process; graduation; Veterans Court goals; Court services; cost; location; partners; and contact information. This is a great example of a brochure explaining all that a Veterans Court entails.... Read More
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2 pages
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2012
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Statewide Coordination of Problem-Solving Courts: A Snapshot of Five States
By Dominique, Elvita.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Center for Court Innovation (New York, NY).
Objectives involved in the centralizing of the administration of problem-solving courts are discussed. The strategies described may help your state to decide if or how to coordinate your own group of problem-solving courts. Goals of statewide coordination entail quality assurance, training, funding, research and evaluation, technology, and advocacy. The manner in which the states of California, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, and New York address these goals are explained.... Read More
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10 pages
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2012
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Families Unlocking Futures: Solutions to the Crisis in Juvenile Justice
Justice for Families (J4F) (Oakland, CA); DataCenter (Oakland, CA).
'The work of this report and the work of Justice for Families is designed to set the record straight: to correct misperceptions about system-involved youth and their families; to demonstrate the depth of engagement by system-involved youth and their families; and to assert the critical need for these families' active participation and leadership in rede-signing the youth justice system in order to secure safer and more prosperous communities' (p. 10-11). The following sections are contained in t... Read More
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56 pages
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2012
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Families Unlocking Futures: Solutions to the Crisis in Juvenile Justice
Justice for Families (J4F) (Oakland, CA); DataCenter (Oakland, CA).
'The work of this report and the work of Justice for Families is designed to set the record straight: to correct misperceptions about system-involved youth and their families; to demonstrate the depth of engagement by system-involved youth and their families; and to assert the critical need for these families' active participation and leadership in rede-signing the youth justice system in order to secure safer and more prosperous communities' (p. 10-11). The following sections are contained in t... Read More
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56 pages
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2012
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Improving Access to Services for Female Offenders Returning to the Community
By Garcia, Marie; Ritter, Nancy.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
This 'evaluation of re-entry services for female offenders shows that increasing access can lead to modest improvements in key areas' (p. 1). Topics discussed include: the use of SVORI (Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative) to gauge the need of female offenders re-entering communities; outcomes for SVORI women and non-SVORI women such as employment and substance use; implications for policy and practice'provision and delivery of post-release services; and where to go from here.... Read More
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5 pages
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2012
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Improving Access to Services for Female Offenders Returning to the Community
By Garcia, Marie; Ritter, Nancy.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
This 'evaluation of re-entry services for female offenders shows that increasing access can lead to modest improvements in key areas' (p. 1). Topics discussed include: the use of SVORI (Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative) to gauge the need of female offenders re-entering communities; outcomes for SVORI women and non-SVORI women such as employment and substance use; implications for policy and practice'provision and delivery of post-release services; and where to go from here.... Read More
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5 pages
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2012
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Juvenile Mental Health Courts
GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation (Delmar, NY).
“Juvenile Mental Health Courts (JMHCs) provide case management and support to youth in the juvenile justice system with behavioral health needs. These courts focus on treatment and rehabilitation, and help to divert youth from juvenile detention facilities to community-based services in their local systems of care.” This website provides a map showing where JMHCs are located within the United States.... Read More
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2012
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A National Survey of U.S. Juvenile Mental Health Courts
By Callahan, Lisa; Cocozza, Joseph; Steadman, Henry J.; Tillman, Sheila.
Results from a survey of juvenile mental health courts (JMHCs) in the United States are presented. Information is provided regarding: program characteristics—parent agency responsible, access points, organizations involved with the court, funding source, and multidisciplinary team members; and participant characteristics—age, race, sex, current offenses, and most common diagnosis. JMHCs primarily operate under the juvenile court with funding from the state. Participant offenses are mostly misdem... Read More
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5 pages
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2012
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Criminal Justice Interventions for Offenders with Mental Illness: Evaluation of Mental Health Courts in Bronx and Brooklyn, New York
By Rossman, Shelli B.; Willison, Janeen Buck; Mallik-Kane, Kamala; Kim, KiDeuk; Debus-Sherrill, Sara; Downey, D. Mitchell.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
Urban Institute (Washington, DC).
“The goal of the current study is to determine if participation in mental health court reduces subsequent criminal justice involvement--namely, recidivism as measured by new arrests and new convictions” (p. 2). The report is a measure that other agencies can use in determining the effectiveness of their own mental health court programs. Six chapters comprise this work: study context and literature review; evaluation design and methods; Bronx and Brooklyn Mental Health Court programs and business... Read More
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202 pages
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2012
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Court Security Resource Guide
National Center for State Courts (NCSC) (Williamsburg, VA).
“Because courthouses must be accessible and in centralized locations, they are vu[l]nerable to acts of random violence. Courts must have proper court security procedures, technology, personnel, and architectural features, to not only protect the safety of the people and property within and around the courts, but also the integrity of the judicial process. While there is no one solution to issues concerning court security, proper planning must involve collaboration with law enforcement offices, e... Read More
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2012
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Court Security, Facilities, and Staffing
Wisconsin Court System (Madison, WI).
Standards regarding court security issues are presented with commentary. Sections of these rules are: purpose; definitions; remodeling, construction, or relocation of court facilities or personnel; judicial officer authority; security and facilities committee; security—structure and design; security—personnel; security—equipment; court facilities—planning; court facilities—courtrooms; court facilities—auxiliary areas; staffing; director of state courts; and review of standards—report.... Read More
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19 pages
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2011
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Diversion Case Law
National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies (NAPSA) (Washington, DC).
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36 pages
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2011
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Indian Country Criminal Justice: Departments of the Interior and Justice Should Strengthen Coordination to Support Tribal Courts
U.S. Government Accountability Office (Washington, DC).
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 report are: highlights; background; the 12 tribes visited and the challenges they reported in adjudicating crime and the various federal efforts that exist to help address those challenges; the Departments of Interior and Justice’s actions to coordinat... Read More
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93 pages
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2011
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Juvenile Court Statistics 2008
By Puzzanchera, Charles; Adams, Benjamin; Sickmund, Melissa.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
National Center for Juvenile Justice (Pittsburgh, PA).
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, case rates, age at referral, gender, and race; national estimates of delinquency case processing -- referral, detention, intake decision, waiver, adjudication, dispositions (out-of-home placement and probation), and case processing; and national esti... Read More
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150 p.
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2011
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Campaign for Youth Justice Youth Justice System Survey
GBA Strategies (Washington, DC).
The opinions of the general public regarding the juvenile justice system are determined. Topics covered are: key survey findings; focusing on rehabilitation and getting youth out of adult correctional facilities; beliefs about youth crime and the juvenile justice system; youth facilities vs. adult jails; the establishment of a minimum age to try youth in adult courts with decisions being made by judges; adult vs. juvenile court decided on a case-by-case basis; implementing key reforms to the juv... Read More
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5 pages
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2011
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Task Force for Criminal Justice Collaboration on Mental Health Issues:
Final Report: Recommendations for Changing the Paradigm for Persons With Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System
Judicial Council of California. Administrative Office of the Courts (San Francisco, CA); Council of State Governments (Lexington, KY); California Department of Mental Health. Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)/Proposition 63 (Sacramento, CA).
Judicial Council of California. Administrative Office of the Courts. Center for Families, Children and the Courts. Task Force for Criminal Justice Collaboration on Mental Health Issues (San Francisco, CA).
“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 treatment for defendants with mental illness in the criminal justice system” (p. 1). This report has seven sections that follow “Guiding Principles” and “Report and Recommendation Development”: prevention, early intervention, and diversion programs; court... Read More
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96 pages
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2011
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Executing the Will of the Voters? A Roadmap to Mend or End the California Legislature's Multi-Billion-Dollar Death Penalty Debacle
By Alarcon, Arthur L.; Mitchell, Paula M..
'This Article uncovers the true costs of administering the death penalty in California by tracing how much taxpayers are spending for death penalty trials versus non'death penalty trials and for costs incurred due to the delay from the initial sentence of death to the execution. In addition, the Article examines how the voter initiative process has misled voters into agreeing to the wasteful expenditure of billions of dollars on a system that has been ineffective in carrying out punishment again... Read More
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184 pages
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2010
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A Guidebook for Incarcerated Veterans in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Multi-Agency Taskforce on Incarcerated Veterans (Madison, WI).
“This booklet is a tool for Incarcerated Veterans and their families who may want access to support services that promote a better and new manner of living … When these programs are used properly, the benefits may help to minimize the outside pressures incarcerated veterans experience when released. This guidebook addresses the process of economics, social acceptance and reestablishment for incarcerated veterans as they return to society” (p. iii). Sections of this document include: using this g... Read More
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43 pages
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2010
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Developing and Implementing a Veterans' Treatment Court in Michigan
Ingham County Veterans' Treatment Court (East Lansing, MI).
The creation and implementation of a Veterans’ Treatment Court (VTC) is explained and gives an excellent description of how to begin and run a VTC. “As you read through this document, keep in mind that there is no statutory formula … specifying what is required to constitute a Veterans’ Treatment Court. This is only meant to outline some of the procedures followed in developing the Ingham County Veterans’ Treatment Court, which may pertain to the creation of other such courts” (p. 4). Contents o... Read More
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45 pages
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2010
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Statewide Coordination of Problem-Solving Courts: A Snapshot of Five States
By Dominique, Elvita.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Center for Court Innovation.
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 are discussed. Lessons learned from these states can be applied to similar initiatives in other states. The major goals for statewide coordination involve quality assurance, training, funding, research and evaluation, technology, and advocacy. These ... Read More
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10 pages
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2010
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Bailiffs 101/Court Security
By Oswalt, James.
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education (Austin, TX).
These slides present an overview of what a bailiff does in regards to court security. Topics discussed are: what a bailiff is; who a Peace Officer is; duties and powers; bailiff’s duties; trials; courtroom security—inside; courtroom security—outside; terms associated with juries; jurors; court security—security manual, communication, and procedures.... Read More
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28 pages
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2010
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Sex Offense Courts: Supporting Victim and Community Safety Through Collaboration
By Thomforde-Hauser, Rebecca; Grant, Juli Ana.
Center for Court Innovation (New York, NY).
“This article traces the problem of managing sex offenders and the establishment of sex offense management courts in New York, discussing their history, how they work and challenges to implementation. By outlining New York’s experience, this paper aims to provide lessons learned to other jurisdictions so that they can continue to improve criminal justice responses to the problem of sex offending” (p. 1). This strategy may be applicable to your jurisdiction’s challenges. Sections include: introdu... Read More
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14 pages
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2010
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Guidelines for Implementing Best Practices in Court Building Security: Costs, Priorities, Funding Strategies, and Accountability
By Fautsko, Timothy F.; Berson, Steven V.; O'Neil, James F.; Sheehan, Kevin W..
State Justice Institute (Reston, VA).
National Center for State Courts (NCSC) (Williamsburg, VA).
This paper is designed to expand on the publication “Steps to Best Practices” (which is included as an appendix). This publication is divided into four parts: costs of courthouse security improvement; spending priorities; funding best practices—strategies for working with stakeholders; and accountability and performance measures. “Following the recommendations in the Steps document, along with the guidance provided in the four parts of this paper, can help courts minimize the risks and help keep... Read More
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67 pages
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2010
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CCJ/COSCA Court Security Handbook: Ten Essential Elements for Court Security and Emergency Preparedness
CCJ/COSCA Joint Committee on Court Security and Emergency Preparedness (Williamsburg, VA); Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) (Williamsburg, VA); Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA) (Williamsburg, VA).
The ten essential elements that need to be in place to guarantee an effective court security system are described. These elements are: standard operating procedures; the self-audit; emergency preparedness and response—continuity of operations (COOP); disaster recovery—essential elements of a plan; threat assessment; incident reporting; funding for court security; security equipment and costs; resources and partnerships; and new courthouse design. Appendixes include: Representative Sample of Guid... Read More
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166 pages
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2010
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Steps to Best Practices for Court Building Security
By Fautsko, Timothy F.; Berson, Steven V.; O'Neil, James F.; Sheehan, Kevin W..
National Center for State Courts (NCSC). Court Consulting Services (Denver, CO).
Those critical actions that courts need to take to ensure effective security are explained. What is nice about this publication is that it acknowledges that improvements are costly. Therefore the steps are broken into categories that are fundamental to address, extremely important, very important, and important. These can then be looked at as funding allows. Categories are: Fundamental--command and control center, policies and procedures, and security committee; Extremely Important--access of pe... Read More
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35 pages
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2010
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What Makes a Court Problem-Solving? Universal Performance Indicators for Problem-Solving Justice
By Porter, Rachel; Rempel, Michael; Mansky, Adam.
State Justice Institute (SJI) (Alexandria, VA).
Center for Court Innovation (New York, NY).
“With funding from the State Justice Institute, the Center for Court Innovation sought to produce an inclusive set of problem-solving performance indicators. The investigation focused primarily on specialized “problem-solving courts,” with specific attention paid to drug, mental health, domestic violence, and community courts. However, the ultimate purpose was to assist all court managers, including those who oversee conventional courts, in tracking the extent to which their courts incorporate a... Read More
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75 pages
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2010
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Washington State Juvenile Court Funding: Applying Research in a Public Policy Setting
Washington State Institute for Public Policy (Olympia, WA).
Local juvenile courts are funded by block grants—monies given to the courts with general requirements resulting in flexible spending at the local level. This report examines the “administration of the block grant including (1) criteria used to allocate funding, and (2) report on participants in programs subject to the block grant” (p. 1). Other jurisdictions using block grants will find the use of evidence-based practice to be very interesting. Sections of this report include: Washington’s juven... Read More
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12 pages
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2010
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Protecting Court
JBarrett Consulting (Washington, DC).
“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: court security resources--state incident reports, security checklists, design guides, manuals, continuity of operation plan (COOP), U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), and court orders; judicial protection; training; news; Jimmie Barrett; links; picture gallery; and how to order the book “Protecting Court: A Prac... Read More
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2 p.
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2010
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Do Reentry Courts Reduce Recidivism? Results from the Harlem Parole Reentry Court
By Hamilton, Zachary.
Center for Court Innovation (New York, NY).
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; study design and analysis plan; results according to recidivism and reincarceration rates, months to rearrest/revocation, role of duration, and predictors of completion/graduation (prior behavior seems to indicate future behavior); and discussion and ... Read More
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40 p.
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2010
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Juvenile Court Statistics 2006-2007
By Puzzanchera, Charles; Adams, Benjamin; Sickmund, Melissa.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
National Center for Juvenile Justice (Pittsburgh, PA).
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 of delinquency case processing -- referral, detention, intake decision, waiver, adjudication, dispositions (out-of-home placement and probation), and case processing; and national estimates of petitioned status offense cases by counts and trends, ca... Read More
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156 p.
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2010
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Recidivism Drops in Those Supervised by MH Courts
By Levin, Aaron.
American Psychiatric Association (Arlington, VA).
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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2 p.
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2010
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Delinquency Cases in Juvenile Court, 2007
By Knoll, Crystal; Sickmund, Melissa.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
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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4 p.
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2009
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America’s Problem-Solving Courts: The Criminal Costs of Treatment and the Case for Reform
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Problem-Solving Courts Task Force (Washington, DC); Foundation for Criminal Justice (FCJ) (Washington, DC).
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—operation, issues, and problems; role of defense counsel and ethical concerns; concerns about minorities, the poor, and immigrants; misallocation of public resources; mental health courts; conclusion; summary of recommendations; and layperson’s definition... Read More
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76 pages
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2009
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'A New Way of Doing Business': A Conversation about the Statewide Coordination of Problem-Solving Courts
By Wolf, Robert W..
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Center for Court Innovation (New York, NY); U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
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 coordination -- evaluation, resources, dissemination of information, setting standards, and influencing criminal justice policy; and conclusion.
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14 p.
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2009
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The Judicial Oversight Demonstration: Culminating Report on the Evaluation
By Harrell, Adele; Visher, Christy; Newmark, Lisa; Yahner, Jennifer.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
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 this report include: about this report; the JOD initiative; the evaluation of JOD; key findings on the impact of JOD; victim services and well-being; offender accountability and perceptions; revictimization; lessons on JOD implementation; lessons from... Read More
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2009
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Minor Crimes, Massive Waste: The Terrible Toll of America's Broken Misdemeanor Courts
By Boruchowitz, Robert C.; Brink, Malia N.; Dimino, Maureen.
Open Society Institute-New York (New York, NY); Ford Foundation (New York, NY).
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Foundation for Criminal Justice (Washington, DC).
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 -- methodology and the misdemeanor courts; problems in misdemeanor courts -- absence of counsel, deterrents to asking for counsel, misdemeanor caseloads, why caseloads are so high, misdemeanor defense in practice, defendants lack access to support serv... Read More
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60 p.
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2009
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Pretrial Risk Assessment in the Federal Court for the Purpose of Expanding the Use of Alternatives to Detention
By VanNostrand, Marie; Keebler, Gena.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of the Federal Detention Trustee (Washington, DC).
Luminosity, Inc. (St. Petersburg, FL).
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 alternatives to detention program” is investigated. Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; population description; research objective one -- pretrial risk classification; research objective two -- risk levels, release and detention rates... Read More
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53 p.
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2009
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Arming the Courts with Research: 10 Evidence-Based Sentencing Initiatives to Control Crime and Reduce Costs
Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Center on the States. Public Safety Performance Project (Washington, DC).
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 recidivism reduction options; base sentencing decisions on risk/needs assessment; require community corrections programs to be evidence-based; integrate services and sanctions; ensure courts know about available sentencing options; encourage swift a... Read More
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6 p.
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2009
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New Courts Tailored to War Veterans
By Gramlich, John.
Stateline.org (Washington, DC).
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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3 p.
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2009
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Iatrogenic Effect of Juvenile Justice
By Gatti, Uberto; Tremblay, Richard E.; Vitaro, Frank.
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 likely . . . to undergo intervention by the Juvenile Court, and that this intervention greatly increases the likelihood of involvement with the penal system in adulthood" (p. 991).... Read More
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8 p.
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2009
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Mental Health Courts: A Guide to Research-Informed Policy and Practice
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (Chicago, IL).
Council of State Governments Justice Center New York, NY).
“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 future research questions and implications for policy and practice. Also include is a list of essential elements of a mental health court.... Read More
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42 p.
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2009
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Challenges in Mainstreaming Specialty Courts
By Bartels, Lorana.
Australian Institute of Criminology (Canberra, ACT).
“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 mainstreaming problem-oriented justice—promoting equity of access, resources issues, and the role of the judicial officer; and conclusion.... Read More
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6 p.
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2009
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Delays in Youth Justice
By Butts, Jeffrey A.; Cusick, Gretchen Ruth; Adams, Benjamin.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
“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 causes and effects of delayed justice; controlling court delay—legal, professional, and managerial efforts; controlling juvenile court delay—constitutional provisions, limiting due process for juveniles, and legislation and rules in the juvenile court; ... Read More
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87 p.
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2009
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Peer Justice and Youth Empowerment: An Implementation Guide for Teen Court Programs
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
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 chapters comprise this publication: an overview of the teen court concept; organizing the community; legal issues for teen courts; developing a program purpose, goals, and objectives; determining a target population and designing a referral process; de... Read More
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1 p.
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2009
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A National Portrait of Domestic Violence Courts
By Labriola, Melissa; Bradley, Sarah; O'Sullivan, Chris S.; Rempel, Michael; Moore, Samantha.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
Center for Court Innovation (New York, NY).
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, structure, and staffing; case processing laws and policies; victim safety and services; offender assessments and program mandates; supervision and court responses to noncompliance; additional insights from qualitative analysis; and conclusion and imp... Read More
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161 p.
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2009
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The customer is NOT always right! A common sense approach to Safety and Security in the Courthouse
By DeGroot, Rob.
Rowlett City Marshal's Office (Rowlett, TX).
These slides provide a great introduction to court security and safety. This course will: identify the types of people who come to court; identify and define what Court Security is; define the nexus between the role of the Clerk and that of Court Security; identify what influences Clerks can and do have on Court Security Programs; illustrate common Court Security practices for general application; and illustrate potential solutions for Court Security Issues that impact Court Clerks.... Read More
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67 pages
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2009
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Taking Precautions--101 Personal Safety Tips for Judges and Court Staff
By Fautsko, Timothy F..
National Center for State Courts (NCSC) (Denver, CO).
This document stresses that “judges and court staff are at risk and at all times should be aware of their environment, take safety precautions, and use security procedures” (p. 1) These tips for home and court security are organized according to home and personal life, home telephone, home mailing address, commuting, courthouse parking lot, at the courthouse, in the judge’s chamber, throughout the facility, telephone and mail, public and the media, and campaigning.... Read More
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4 pages
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1995
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Use of Interactive Video for Court Proceedings: Legal Status and Use Nationwide
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO).
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 systems for its use. The appendices contain a copy of the survey instrument and copies of legislation and court rulings relative to authority for use of interactive video technology.... Read More
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63 p.
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1995
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Prison Suicide: An Overview and Guide to Prevention
By Hayes, Lindsay M..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Center on Institutions and Alternatives (Mansfield, MA); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
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 issues. Topics also discussed include staff training, intake screening/assessment, housing, levels of supervision, intervention and administrative review. The document also examines the role of the courts in shaping prison suicide policy. ... Read More
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108 p.
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1993
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The Intermediate Sanctions Handbook: Experiences and Tools for Policymakers
By McGarry, Peggy, ed.; Carter, Madeline M., ed..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); State Justice Institute (Alexandria, VA).
Center for Effective Public Policy (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
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. The handbook serves as a planning resource for the development of more effective systems of intermediate sanctions. Chapters containing exercises and discussion outlines address key steps in the intermediate sanctions process from getting started to ma... Read More
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155 p.
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1991
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Proceedings of the Second Meeting of the Large Jail Network, January 20-21, 1991, Denver, Colorado
By MacPhail, Carolyn.
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Boulder, CO); LIS, Inc. (Boulder, CO).
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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28 p.
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1986
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Potential Liabilities of Probation and Parole Officers
By del Carmen, Rolando V.; Axilbund, Melvin T..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Sam Houston State University, Criminal Justice Center (Huntsville, TX); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); South Carolina Dept. of Parole and Community Corrections, Staff Development and Training (Columbia, SC).
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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2 v. (v.1 - 202 p.)
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