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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Subtopic: Courts
Courtroom Communities: Criminal Case Processing and Sentencing Reform
Date Published
November 28, 2022
The important and influential role of the courtroom community must be considered when developing and implementing future criminal justice reforms.
Study Revealed Safe Harbor Laws Increased Protections for Sex-Trafficked Youth, Identified Needs for Agency Support and Judicial Training
Date Published
March 8, 2021
A study of Kentucky’s safe harbor laws revealed they have helped decriminalize sex-trafficked youth. However, the study also highlighted a lack of resources and training for child welfare personnel and judges who work with these youth.
What Criminal Justice Can Learn From Its Bad Outcomes
Date Published
February 4, 2018
Reviews of 'sentinel events' can shift the emphasis away from blame and toward risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
The Need for Mandatory Domestic Violence Training for Court-Appointed Custody Evaluators
Date Published
October 1, 2017
Beyond the Sentence - Understanding Collateral Consequences
Date Published
February 26, 2013
NIJ-funded database provides interactive resource on federal and state collateral consequences.
What Collateral Consequences Are in the Database?
Date Published
February 26, 2013
NIJ's Multisite Adult Drug Court Evaluation
Date Published
November 4, 2012