By Leslie Dunn, State Director of GAL/CASA | Indiana Office of Court Services The State Office of GAL/CASA and the Legislative Committee of the GAL/CASA Advisory Commission held CASA Day at the State House on March 19, 2019, to share information with legislators about the importance of best-interest advocacy for children. A breakfast for legislators was provided outside of the Supreme Court chambers and included … [Read more...] about Voice of the Child: 2019 CASA Day celebration at the Indiana State House
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2019 Legislative Session Highlights
By Amanda R. Wishin, Research Attorney | Indiana Office of Court Services All bills are effective on July 1, 2019, unless otherwise noted. For summaries of all new relevant laws, see the Legislative Update, indianacourts.us/legislative. You can also subscribe by entering your email address in the top right corner. All bills that have been signed into law are available at: in … [Read more...] about 2019 Legislative Session Highlights
Justice partners addictions response training & grants
Training To capitalize on energy generated at the July 2018 Statewide Opioid Summit, the Indiana Office of Court Services (IOCS) has partnered with Indiana University and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration/Division of Mental Health and Addiction to host regional trainings. Designed to improve collaborative response to the needs of justice-involved people with substance use or other mental health … [Read more...] about Justice partners addictions response training & grants
A New Way to Wellness
By Valerie Brooks, Benefits Manager | Personnel & Operations Are you on track to meet the September 30, 2019, deadline to qualify for the premium discount on your health plan for 2020? Have you completed the health risk assessment or the biometric screening to earn up to $150 in electronic gift cards? Would you like to participate in monthly raffle drawings? These are just a few incentives for state employees a … [Read more...] about A New Way to Wellness
Allen Superior Court Trauma Audit
By John McGauley | Court Executive, Allen Superior Court Few things speak to the desire to do a great job more than a willingness to accept criticism. Nothing speaks to that desire quite like actively seeking it out. In February, Allen Superior Court’s Family Relations Division did exactly that, inviting the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges behind the scenes to review its operations, make s … [Read more...] about Allen Superior Court Trauma Audit