The Indiana Probation Officers meet annually to share information concerning legislative, judicial and other developments that impact their profession, to fulfill their continuing education requirements, and to hear from interesting and inspiring speakers. On May 3, 2012 they were fortunate to hear the words of one of our true American heroes who spoke openly and from the heart on a topic that is too often hidden … [Read more...] about Olympic Medalist Frank Shorter Delivered Moving Keynote Address at the 2012 Indiana Probation Officers Annual Conference
Advocacy
When the Honorable Judge Has Been Served…Send it to me!
The unpleasant day might arrive when a summons or a notice arrives that names a judge as a defendant. Do not fret, just send it to me! There are four primary types of notices or summons that may land on a judge’s desk: unemployment claims, discrimination charges, notice of tort claims and actual lawsuits. The type of response will depend on the nature of the case or complaint. In every civil case you can count on the … [Read more...] about When the Honorable Judge Has Been Served…Send it to me!
Supreme Court Addresses Access to Justice Issues in the Small Claims Courts of Marion County
The Indiana Supreme Court recently sought the assistance of the Supreme Court Rules Committee and a specially appointed Task Force in addressing some potential access to justice issues in the Marion County Small Claims Court system. The matters were introduced to a national audience in an article appearing in the July 18, 2011 Wall Street Journal. It raised questions about some of the practices and procedures … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Addresses Access to Justice Issues in the Small Claims Courts of Marion County
CASA Rally at Indiana State House
See more photos from the CASA Rally on Flickr Volunteers from Indiana’s Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) programs came from across the state and took part in a rally in Indianapolis on March 5th. Approximately 350 people clothed in blue T-shirts filled the north atrium of the State House. The goal of the rally was to draw attention to the need for more CASA volunteers and the importance of their role as a v … [Read more...] about CASA Rally at Indiana State House
Fostering Futures: A Program for Older Foster Youth
There is little hope for a good future for foster youth who age out of the foster care system without a permanent family. These young people often drop out of school, become unemployed, homeless, or end up incarcerated. Aging out of foster care without a permanent home is the highest risk outcome for a foster youth. Nationally, about 25,000 young adults between the ages of 18 and 21 leave foster care each year. In … [Read more...] about Fostering Futures: A Program for Older Foster Youth