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    Reimagining the Norm: Judges on Judging

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    In May 2024, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) with its National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC) convened more than 50 judges from 22 states for several days of facilitated dialogue about the implementation of therapeutic jurisprudence in courtrooms across the United States. This report provides concrete themes and considerations for the next steps in supporting judges and their efforts in utilizing therapeutic jurisprudence. Read the report

    Justice Topic: 
    Adjudication / Courts

    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

    Recruitment and Retention Resource Inventory

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    The law enforcement recruitment and retention resource inventory highlights the key recommendations from current research pertaining to major focus areas with the problem of recruitment and retention, including eligibility and hiring practices, the role of local officials, work life balance and officer wellness, pipeline programs, the role of the private sector and lessons from other professions.

    Justice Topic: 
    Law Enforcement