Adjudication/Courts

    2018 National Forum on Criminal Justice

    Sponsored by the National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) and the IJIS Institute (IJIS), the National Forum on Criminal Justice showcases programs, research, and technologies that help justice practitioners and decisionmakers in states, local communities, and tribal nations address pressing public safety issues. It is the only criminal justice conference that brings together leaders from federal, state, local, and tribal government and the public and private sector to share real world strategies and solutions from around the country.

    Read About the Right to Counsel in an OJP Blog Post Written by Acting Assistant Attorney General Hanson

    December 19, 2017

    The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) recently published the blog post “Promoting Justice for All,” authored by Acting Assistant Attorney General (AAG) Alan Hanson, on the importance of the right to counsel. In the OJP Blog, Acting AAG Hanson emphasizes the necessity of protecting and improving the fundamental right to counsel guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, calling it “the foundation of true justice.”

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    Become a Peer Reviewer and Assess BJA Grant Applications

    December 14, 2017

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking resumes from qualified experts to serve as peer reviewers to assess grant applications. Selected reviewers may evaluate grant applications remotely and will not be required to attend any in-person meetings. Before the review period begins, reviewers will participate in an Orientation Call that will define the background and purpose of the grant under review, as well as the roles and responsibilities for reviewers.

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    Provide Comments on Proposed Data Collections by the Bureau of Justice Statistics

    December 07, 2017

    The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is seeking comments from the criminal justice field on the proposed collection of two new datasets impacting the 16 Public Law 280 (PL-280) states: the State and Local Justice Agencies Serving Tribal Lands (SLJASTL): Survey of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies in PL-280 States Serving Tribal Lands (SSLLEASTL) and the SLJASTL: Survey of Prosecutor Offices in PL-280 States Serving Tribal Lands (SS

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    Register for Webinar: Transformative Practices – Promoting Access to Expungement

    This webinar will highlight innovative practices around the country that are increasing access to critically needed record clearing services. From community clinics, to court help desks, to private bar partnerships, this webinar will present ideas for how to launch or grow an effective record clearing project. This webinar will be particularly helpful for practitioners working with law school programs, private bar associations, or community based clinics.

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    National Conference: National Association of Drug Court Professionals Panel "VJO Specialists -- A Key Component of the VTC"

    The session provided VTC teams with both the history and practical applications of the Veterans Justice Outreach specialists within the team.

    Learn How Prosecutors Collaborate with Investigators and Forensic Experts to Use Crime Gun Intelligence

    November 30, 2017

    Join the Justice Clearinghouse for the webinar “Developing a Prosecution Strategy Utilizing Crime Gun Intelligence” on Tuesday, December 5 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET.

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    Webinar - Developing a Prosecution Strategy Utilizing Crime Gun Intelligence

    In a report published by the Police Foundation and Major Cities Chiefs Association in January 2017, major city and county law enforcement executives stated that of all of the tools and resources available to them in preventing and reducing violent crime, specifically gun violence, ballistic imaging tools were the most helpful, followed by gun tracing tools.

    Healing to Wellness Court presentations at the American Indian Justice Conference 2017

    The Tribal Law and Policy Institute will present two workshops at the 2017 American Indian Justice Conference (AIJC), hosted by the National American Indian Court Judges Association. The 2017  AIJC also serves as the host conference for the 2017 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation orientation. The two workshops will include the "Healing to Wellness Court Key Components" and "Family Healing to Wellness Courts."

    NW3C-FC 201-Financial Records Investigative Skills (FRIS) (Jan 2018)

    The "Financial Crime (FC) 201 - Financial Records Investigative Skills" (FRIS) course builds on the concepts introduced in "FC 101 - Financial Investigations Practical Skills" and "FC 105 - Financial Records Examination and Analysis," introducing investigators and prosecutors to emerging issues in financial crime. Topics include understanding money laundering, analyzing large financial data sets, conducting effective interviews, and managing large amounts of financial evidence. This course consists of a mix of lecture, discussion, and hands-on exercises.

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