Law Enforcement

    Learn About the National Reentry Resource Center

    April 01, 2021

    The American Institutes for Research (AIR), with support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, operates the National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC), which was established by the Second Chance Act (SCA). SCA provides federal funding and support to jurisdictions and nonprofits that provide reentry services and those working to reduce recidivism.

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    Access Telehealth Resources for Jails and the Criminal Justice System

    March 23, 2021

    During COVID-19 it has been challenging to connect people with appropriate medical care, especially incarcerated and recently released individuals. The rise in telehealth services can help address this problem and can be a cost-efficient and effective way to provide care.

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    Webinar: Innovative Practices and Policies to Reduce Criminal Case Backlogs

    Join the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys on Wednesday, March 31 at 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET. This webinar, supported by the MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge, will feature three jurisdictions using innovative approaches to reducing their backlogs during the pandemic, including updating policies, using pre-entry advocates, and continuing jury trials.

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    Webinar: Intake and Triage of CIU Review Applications

    Join the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys for their webinar “Intake and Triage of CIU Review Applications” on Wednesday, March 24 at 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET. Part of their Conviction Integrity Webinar Series, this webinar will focus on Dallas County’s Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU). Cynthia Garza, who leads Dallas County’s CIU, will discuss reviewing applications and share lessons learned.

    This webinar is intended for prosecutors and allied professionals.

    Virtual Training: Tribal Intergovernmental Reentry National Workshop

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance, in partnership with the American Probation and Parole Association, is hosting a Tribal Intergovernmental Reentry National Workshop. Through shared operational, organizational, and culture-based concepts and processes, participants will learn how to develop effective reentry plans to reduce recidivism and victimization. The national training is open to any tribe.

    Access Resources on Sixth Amendment Rights in Honor of National Public Defender Day

    March 18, 2021

    On March 18, 1963, the U.S. Supreme Court granted that criminal defendants have the right to a state-appointed attorney if they are unable to afford one themselves. This Sixth Amendment right was found to be constitutionally justified for criminal defendants through the Fourteenth Amendment. Because of this landmark decision, March 18 marks National Public Defender Day.

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    Webinar: Human Trafficking Data: Using Local Data to Better Understand Trafficking in Your Community

    Join the Office for Victims of Crime, Human Trafficking Capacity Building Center for their upcoming Ask an Expert series webinar “Human Trafficking Data: Using Local Data to Better Understand Trafficking in Your Community” on March 31, 2020 at 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will feature three panelists who will discuss topics related to data collection and application to better understand human trafficking in a specific community and answer participants’ questions. Marie Israelite, director of victim services at the Human Trafficking Institute, will moderate the discussion.

    NACDL Free Live Webinar: "Race + Criminal Legal System: Public Defense"

    Join the National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) for their free, live webinar “Race + Criminal Legal System: Public Defense” on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 4:00–5:30 p.m. ET. NACDL is partnering with the Black Public Defender Association to examine the role of race in our nation’s public defense systems. This 90-minute moderated discussion will examine the roles of race, power, and engagement in the attorney-client relationship.

    Moderator: Travis County Chief Public Defender Adeola Ogunkeyede

    Wellness Program Implementation Series (Part 6): Components of a Wellness Program: Assessment

    Join the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) for their webinar “Wellness Program Implementation Series (Part 6): Components of a Wellness Program: Assessment” on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 3:00–4:30 p.m. ET. This webinar is part four of the six-part series focused on how to implement a wellness program at your agency.

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