By Ashley A. Moise, Education Staff Attorney | Office of Court Services One of the realities of COVID-19 is that education doesn’t quite look the same. Across the nation, schools and universities have transitioned to distance learning. Indiana Judges have also transitioned to distance learning to obtain their mandatory continuing judicial education, also known as CJEs. State-level judicial officers must complete at l … [Read more...] about Judicial Education in the Age of COVID
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Problem-solving court adapts to COVID-19
Video by Mary Kay Hudson, Executive Director of Office of Court Services with guests Allen County Court Administrator John McGauley and Judge Frances Gull Some Indiana problem-solving courts have found innovative ways to adapt to COVID-19. Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull and Court Executive John McGauley discuss the importance of strategic planning and creativity when pulling together court-hosted events during … [Read more...] about Problem-solving court adapts to COVID-19
Youth Justice in the Time of COVID-19
By Nancy Wever, Director | Indiana Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Almost overnight, Indiana’s youth justice systems went from business as usual to remote supervision, virtual interactions, and attending court hearings online. What may have been considered something that would never happen six months ago did happen and will likely permanently shape the operation of youth justice systems. Those who work in y … [Read more...] about Youth Justice in the Time of COVID-19
Building Resilience to Prepare for Tomorrow
By Paige Newland, Learning Consultant/Program Coordinator | Office of Court Services An emergency like flood, fire, power outage, mold, active human threat—or, as we all now realize, a pandemic—can adversely impact the court system in ways we may not expect. Employee absence, loss of records, technology failure, or facility damage can greatly diminish the effectiveness of the court system and result in the delayed adm … [Read more...] about Building Resilience to Prepare for Tomorrow
State Office of GAL/CASA Celebrates 30 Years of Child Advocacy at Statehouse
By Leslie Dunn, State Director of GAL/CASA | Office of Court Services On March 4 (before the pandemic required social distancing), over 400 Court Appointed Special Advocate and Guardian Ad Litem volunteers and staff gathered at the Statehouse to celebrate 30 years of best-interest advocacy for abused and neglected children and to thank the legislature for their ongoing support. Event speakers included Chief … [Read more...] about State Office of GAL/CASA Celebrates 30 Years of Child Advocacy at Statehouse