By Kathryn Dolan, Indiana Supreme Court Chief Public Information Officer and Haley Loquercio, Intern, Office of Communication, Education, and Outreach Indiana Leaders Work Toward Recovery The Statewide Opioid Summit began with nearly 1,000 audience members hearing a devastating 911 call that brought the training into quick focus. One Summit attendee sadly explained, “It’s easy to talk about overdose and addiction. But … [Read more...] about Statewide Opioid Summit
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Family Treatment Drug Courts Grant Awarded
By Haley Loquercio | Intern, Office of Communication, Education, and Outreach Throughout the past year, Indiana courts have worked to help combat the significant rise in opioid overdose deaths. This spring, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment announced the recipients for its 2018 Family Treatment Drug Courts Grant. Clark and Marion counties were … [Read more...] about Family Treatment Drug Courts Grant Awarded
Indiana Problem-Solving Courts
On the Frontline of a Drug Epidemic By Hon. Jonathan Cleary | Judge, Dearborn Superior Court As our nation is devastated by drug abuse, Indiana is uniquely positioned to improve outcomes with 94 certified problem-solving courts in 46 counties and 13 additional problem-solving courts in the planning stages. Problem-solving courts are one part of the complex solution to the drug epidemic, yet it is not judicially or … [Read more...] about Indiana Problem-Solving Courts
Randall Shepard presented with award
By Haley Loquercio | Intern, Office of Communication, Education, and Outreach On June 20, the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites awarded former Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard the Heritage Keeper Award. This high honor is given to an Indiana leader who embodies the Hoosier spirit through leadership, achievements, and service. The ceremony included a performance by the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation … [Read more...] about Randall Shepard presented with award
Indiana students win national Law Day contest
By Haley Loquercio | Intern, Office of Communication, Education, and Outreach In celebration of Law Day on May 1, the Indiana Supreme Court promoted the National Center for State Courts’ (NCSC) writing contest for students in grades 3-12. Students were asked to answer why the founding fathers created three branches of government. Indiana had more participants than any other state and came away with three winners! For … [Read more...] about Indiana students win national Law Day contest