Justice Information Sharing

    BJA Criminal Justice Workforce of the Future: A Summary of Research Findings and Conversations at the BJA Criminal Justice Workforce of the Future Convening in April 2024

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    BJA hosted a Criminal Justice Workforce of the Future Convening on April 16–17, 2024, at Wichita State University’s Innovation Campus. Approximately 60 leading practitioners, academics, and other stakeholders from across the criminal justice system were invited to discuss the current state of the criminal justice workforce, cultural implications on recruiting and retention, talent acquisition, and the public’s changing expectations.

    Justice Topic: 
    Adjudication / Courts
    Corrections
    Justice Information Sharing
    Law Enforcement

    Section 5121 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 FAQs for DOCs

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    In the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Congress authorized Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to cover certain services provided to Medicaid-eligible youth and young adults in correctional facilities. Specifically, starting January 1, 2025, Medicaid and CHIP will cover screening and diagnostic services and targeted case management services for eligible, post-adjudicated youth and young adults.

    Justice Topic: 
    Corrections
    Justice Information Sharing

    Section 5121 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 FAQs for Jails

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    In the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Congress authorized Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to cover certain services provided to Medicaid-eligible youth and young adults in correctional facilities. Specifically, starting January 1, 2025, Medicaid and CHIP will cover screening and diagnostic services and targeted case management services for eligible, post-adjudicated youth and young adults.

    Justice Topic: 
    Corrections
    Justice Information Sharing

    Section 5121 Brief Operational Checklist for Post-Adjudicated Youth

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    In the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Congress authorized Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to cover certain services provided to Medicaid-eligible youth and young adults in correctional facilities. Specifically, starting January 1, 2025, Medicaid and CHIP will cover screening and diagnostic services and targeted case management services for eligible, post-adjudicated youth and young adults.

    Justice Topic: 
    Corrections
    Justice Information Sharing

    Getting Ready Key Elements for the Implementation of Section 5121

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    In the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Congress authorized Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to cover certain services provided to Medicaid-eligible youth and young adults in correctional facilities. Specifically, starting January 1, 2025, Medicaid and CHIP will cover screening and diagnostic services and targeted case management services for eligible, post-adjudicated youth and young adults.

    Justice Topic: 
    Corrections
    Justice Information Sharing

    Capital Case Litigation: Jury Selection

    Training Delivery - Webinar

    Sheila Ross of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia shares her years of insight and experience with the capital case jury selection process, providing attendees with a practical toolkit to immediately apply to their next trial. This presentation is suitable for all levels of experience. This webinar is part of the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys’ Capital Litigation Improvement Project Series.

    Provider: 
    Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Inc.
    Justice Topic: 
    Adjudication / Courts
    Justice Information Sharing

    Victim Counsel Coordination Part II: Preserving Victims’ Rights

    Training Delivery - Webinar

    Randy Udelman of the Arizona Crime Victim Rights Law Group presents on victim counsel coordination, illustrating how to effectively meet victim needs in capital case prosecution.

    Provider: 
    Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Inc.
    Justice Topic: 
    Adjudication / Courts
    Justice Information Sharing
    Law Enforcement

    Capital Litigation Improvement Project Series: Mass Shootings and Victim Considerations Webinar

    Training Delivery - Webinar

    In this presentation, District Attorney George Brauchler, widely known as the prosecutor of James Holmes, the Aurora, Colorado gunman, discusses issues district attorneys face while prosecuting mass shootings cases. He provides anecdotal insights and lessons learned along the way.

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    Provider: 
    Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Inc.
    Justice Topic: 
    Adjudication / Courts
    Crime Prevention
    Justice Information Sharing
    Law Enforcement
    Mental Health

    Capital Case Litigation Improvement Project: Mitigating Mental Health Defenses

    Training Delivery - Webinar

    In this webinar, First Assistant Ed McCann of the Montgomery County, Pennsylvania District Attorney’s Office explores various mental health defenses in capital cases and how prosecutors can effectively counter them. A career prosecutor who has been on the front lines of many high-profile cases, McCann provides anecdotal insights and practical tools to take straight into trial. This presentation is intended for prosecutors, prosecution teams, victim advocates, and law enforcement personnel.

    Provider: 
    Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Inc.
    Justice Topic: 
    Adjudication / Courts
    Justice Information Sharing
    Law Enforcement
    Mental Health

    Capital Case Litigation Improvement Project: The Surviving Victims: Guiding the Families of Homicide Victims Through the Criminal Justice Process

    Training Delivery - Webinar

    This webinar focuses on how to be the best advocate possible for victims of capital crimes and their families, with emphasis on building effective, empathetic relationships with these families and guiding them through the judicial process. This presentation includes resources for prosecutors dealing with such capital litigation cases.

    Provider: 
    Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Inc.
    Justice Topic: 
    Adjudication / Courts
    Justice Information Sharing
    Law Enforcement

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