Juvenile Justice

    Webinar: Web Resources for Identifying Effective Criminal Justice Programs: What They Offer and How They Differ

    Researchers, program planners, and policy makers have access to a number of web-based resources that serve as a centralized source of information on what works in criminal and juvenile justice. These resources typically present information on the characteristics and effectiveness of various programs or practices along with a summary of the empirical evidence on their effectiveness drawn from evaluations or meta-analyses.

    Upcoming Webinar: “Web Resources for Identifying Effective Criminal Justice Programs: What They Offer and How They Differ”

    June 16, 2020

    Join the Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA) for their upcoming “Web Resources for Identifying Effective Criminal Justice Programs: What They Offer and How They Differ” webinar on June 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

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    Serving Native Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders: Active Efforts and Plans of Safe Care

    Substance use disorders among pregnant women and the number of infants born with prenatal substance exposure continues to rise. To address this, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) requires that states develop Plans of Safe Care and have policies and procedures to address the needs of this population. Presenters will briefly discuss the CAPTA requirements, some best practices, and examine the implications for active efforts and compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

    Boston Bar Association Partner Webinar: Behavioral Health in Delinquency: Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders

    Emerging adults are more likely to be arrested, be incarcerated, and to recidivate after release. Join the Juvenile Unit/Juvenile Alternative Resolution Program at the Office of Suffolk County, New York District Attorney Rachael Rollins, the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the brain-science experts at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Law, Brain & Behavior, and the staff and youth at More Than Words to learn why and discuss how we can reverse this trend.

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    Utilizing Peer Support to Improve Health and Wellness of People with Mental Illness

    Peer support specialists offer unique skills that can drastically enhance services using their lived experience to support those with mental health and substance use conditions. Their shared experiences can help to bridge interpersonal and instrumental barriers to accomplishing the health and wellness goals of those in recovery.

    Upcoming Webinar: “Getting Buy-In for Anonymous Reporting Systems”

    June 09, 2020

    Join the National Center for School Safety for their upcoming “Getting Buy-In for Anonymous Reporting Systems” webinar on June 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will help attendees understand the benefits and steps to implementing an Anonymous Reporting System (ARS) within their school. An ARS is a preventative safety measure that identifies school-related safety concerns before they occur.

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    Webinar: “Getting Buy-In for Anonymous Reporting Systems”

    Are you interested in implementing an Anonymous Reporting System (ARS) at your school to help prevent safety concerns before they are acted upon? This live webinar will guide participants in understanding the benefits and steps to smoothly adopting an ARS.

    Audience

    Law enforcement, mental health professionals, principals, and superintendents.

    Learning Objectives

    Upcoming Webinar: “Ethical Decision-Making for Law Enforcement and Other Justice Professionals”

    May 21, 2020

    Join Justice Clearinghouse for their upcoming “Ethical Decision-Making for Law Enforcement and Other Justice Professionals” webinar on June 10, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET.

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    Webinar – “COVID-19: Justice Response for Community Supervision”

    This virtual meeting will provide an overview of the current statutory framework for community supervision and prison release that enables a rapid response to COVID-19 and highlight policies of concern to states during the pandemic. Attendees will also hear from practitioners about how policy is playing out in the justice system and have an opportunity to ask questions.
     

    *This virtual meeting is made possible through the generous support of The Pew Charitable Trusts’ public safety performance project.

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