Articles tagged as: justice system
August 24, 2022
Indiana leaders vote to recommend youth violence prevention efforts
Several local groups are working to interrupt the revolving door for youth in the justice system. But in Indiana, there isn’t a statewide framework for youth violence prevention. The state’s children’s commission wants to change that.
Read MoreApril 8, 2019
Indiana Marks 100 Problem-Solving Courts
Problem-solving courts tackle the underlying issues people face including substance abuse and mental health.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2017
National Report Gives Indiana Failing Grade For Pretrial Justice
The Pretrial Justice Institute's report grades states on three factors: their pretrial detention rate, their use of a validated pretrial assessment and whether they've eliminated monetary bail.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2015
Report: Judges Have Too Much Control In Public Defense System
A new report by criminal defense lawyers finds judges involved in the cases of people who are unable to pay for attorneys too often put their own fingers on the scales.
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