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The NTCRC operates several email inboxes for staff and designated projects. Staff field inquiries from treatment court practitioners as well as monitoring inbox-specific inquiries regarding the NTCRC, Painting the Current Picture survey, and Drug Court Review journal. Inquiries range from single-response questions to more labor-intensive continuous assistance or researching targeting information. Response times range from minutes to days depending on the level of inquiry.

In compliance with our BJA funding agreement, the NTCRC attended All Rise's RISE24 conference in-person in Anaheim, CA, sponsoring a booth at the exhibitor level. NTCRC staff traveled by plane and shipped materials to distribute at the booth. Eight full-time staff members attended the conference from Tuesday, May 22 to Friday, May 25. Staff were present at the booth for two and a half days to network with attendees, answer questions, and demonstrate resources available from the NTCRC.

Event ID #   15703
WUNRN-Women's UN Report Network
Opioids, Substance Abuse Disorders, Are a Threat to Human Rights
Tuesday, March 19 – 2:30 pm
Dr. Lori Post was the moderator of the session and presented the BJA project-using data to combat drug overdoses and explained the drug data center we are developing. Dr. Jay Unick presented on community-based treatment, and Dr. Maryann Mason presented on additional barriers that women face.

The TTA team published a report, "The Scope, Severity, and Interdiction of Contraband Cell Phones in Correctional Facilities", on the findings from the contraband cell phones needs assessment conducted in 2021.

Prompted by a disturbing increase in domestic violence homicides, the Washoe County District Attorney convened a broad group of justice system stakeholders and invited the NCJFCJ to participate in a meeting to explore the need and plans for developing a firearms relinquishment unit similar to what exists in King County, WA. NCJFCJ has been asked to provide TTA to the work group that is tasked with developing this initiative.

NCORJ hosted a webinar intended for system actors and community members interested in learning about key principles and philosophy of restorative practices. An introductory presentation offered a brief overview, including the history/origins of restorative practices, approaches to address crime/harm with meaningful accountability, and key recommendations and challenges during the implementation process. This webinar was also provided in Spanish.

NCORJ introduced system actors and community members to restorative justice facilitation. Panelists shared their experiences in VOD and the importance of offering harmed and responsible persons an opportunity to engage in restorative justice practices. Presenters also shared key recommendations and challenges during the implementation process.

The NTCRC Advisory Board met once during fall 2023 on October 2.

Cases responded to and closed during the reporting period July - December 2023 were 374

CJI is collaborating with CSG and BJA to assess the impact of JRI. This includes conducting research in Louisiana to demonstrate JRI impact on systems, communities, and people. For this project, CJI is assessing two JRI funded initiatives housed within the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections (DPS&C) – Regional Reentry Centers (RRCs) and Community Incentive Grants (CIGs). This assessment has both a qualitative and quantitative component. CJI received data for DPS&C’s offender management database (CAJUN) earlier this year.