The Indiana Court Times Editorial Board is pleased to present this special edition on Juvenile Law. Traditionally, Court Times includes stories and information on a variety of topics, but the Board decided our readers would appreciate a special issue dedicated to how the courts serve children in our state. There are many exciting initiatives underway designed to improve the courts’ interaction with children. This s … [Read more...] about Juvenile Law: Special Edition – Introduction
Articles
Our Children's Potential
At a recent conference, judges from across the state were treated to a first-rate performance by the Fort Wayne Voices of Unity Youth Choir. The remarkable poise and professional sound of the young choir led the judges to a standing ovation.The majority of this special edition of Indiana Court Times focuses on children in need, troubled youth and difficult family situations—yet it cannot be ignored that there are m … [Read more...] about Our Children's Potential
Indiana Juvenile Case Data
For over thirty-eight years, Indiana’s courts have diligently reported information about their caseloads, their finances, and the services they provide, such as probation, guardian ad litem advocates, and court interpreters. The following tables comprise state-wide juvenile data compiled from detailed reports filed by every court in the state and published in an annual Judicial Service Report, which is available on t … [Read more...] about Indiana Juvenile Case Data
CHINS UP: New tools to measure milestones in child welfare cases
In dependency cases, “a child’s sense of time is extremely important.” Allen Superior Court, Family Relations Division, Judge Charles Pratt emphasized this in a recent training on the new CHINS (Child in Need of Services) Timeliness Measures. Juvenile judges must be conscious of how court performance, including delays, affects children in their jurisdictions. The new timeliness measures being implemented by Indiana’s … [Read more...] about CHINS UP: New tools to measure milestones in child welfare cases
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Receives Report on Juvenile Disproportionate Minority Contact
The following is excerpted from the EXECUTIVE SUMMARY of a report submitted to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute by Chrystal A. Garcia, PhD and G. Roger Jarjoura, PhD, Associate Professors of Criminal Justice, Law and Public Safety, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis and Kathy Lisby, Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Criminal Justice Research. In1988, … [Read more...] about Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Receives Report on Juvenile Disproportionate Minority Contact