Ray Brewer, Mike Grimala, Case Keefer, Danny Webster
During more than three decades at the Spring Mountain Youth Camp, Ed Cheltenham won 13 state championships in track and field and another two titles in basketball. But his most notable contributions came as a probation officer at the facility. The Mount Charleston-based Spring Mountain Youth Camp is an alternative to prison for teenage boys […]
Workplace incivility describes the subtle and obvious behaviors that are generally rude, discourteous, and suggesting of a lack of respect for others. When unchecked, incivility erodes an organization’s culture and adversely impacts the well-being of those who are the targets of uncivil behavior. Workplace incivility needs to be challenged and talked about openly. Knowing the […]
Nobody argued that Jose Burgos shouldn’t pay for what he had done. The 16-year-old from southwest Detroit had killed another teen and critically wounded his twin brother in a bungled drug exchange. But nobody argued over what Burgos’s sentence should be, either. In 1992, the law was clear. For children older than 14, any homicide-related […]
CLARK COUNTY — Hope filled the Clark County Magistrate Court on Wednesday afternoon. It was standing-room-only for the celebration of National Treatment Court Month and people participating in Clark County’s Family Treatment Court listened to stories from people who’ve graduated the program. Jenevieve Elliott was up first. The New Albany mom stood alongside a longtime […]
The Criminologist strives to promote and advance evidence-based practices in the arena of criminal justice and human services. An expert in the Risk-Needs-Responsivity model of supervision, The Criminologist is also a desistance advocate and theorist. The Criminologist has over 30 years experience in Corrections, in addition to 20+ years of university teaching experience at the […]
What’s micro-resilience and how can it help you minimize the impacts of daily stress? Let’s think of micro-resilience this way: What’s the normal way you live your life? Do you power through your emotions, fatigue and stress? Do you end up collapsing at the end of the day? Do you believe in pushing yourself to […]
Life looks a lot different now. Robinson is reflective, and he’s accountable. He’s clear about how far he’s come despite the pain of incarceration. Life looks a lot different now that Zachary Robinson is beyond four prison walls within Tennessee’s infamous Corecivic Trousdale Turner Correctional Facility. He spent the last year of a nine-year prison […]
Grouped together, do those emojis mean anything to you? They might for people who frequently buy and sell illegal narcotics, according to the DEA, which published a list of emojis (PDF from 2022) it says are frequently incorporated during drug deals. The DEA issued its “Emoji Drug Code, Decoded,” last year as a reference guide […]
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- The state of Indiana received over 130-million dollars last week from tobacco product manufacturers as part of an ongoing national settlement agreement. According to the CDC, U.S. cigarette smoking rates have dropped to another all-time low. However, in northeast Indiana, the percentage of smokers beats national rates. According to the non-profit […]
NAPE is hosting a FREE webinar in collaboration with the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA). WEBINAR: The Impact of Staffing Shortages on Community Corrections Agencies June 7, 3:00 pm Eastern Time NAPE is co-hosting a webinar with the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) to examine the unprecedented challenge of finding workers to fill […]
Tuesday morning, the Daviess County Detention Center presented certificates to the first class of women inmates to complete the jail’s workforce readiness program. Four woman received certificates, signifying they had completed the work skills program. Amanda Alvey, one of the graduates, said finding work can be difficult. “With a felony record, it’s harder to find […]
Research shows that people on probation and parole have high mortality rates: two and three times higher than the public at large. That certainly suggests that our community supervision systems are failing at their most important — and basic — function: ensuring people on probation and parole succeed in the community. With a similar approach […]
The 2023 Donald “Charley” Knepple Scholarship winner is Sandra Bryan, Deputy Chief Probation Officer for Marion County Superior Court. Sandra has a been a probation officer for 27 years and a member of POPAI for most of those years. She is a current member of POPAI, APPA, NAPE, ACA and serves on the Marion County […]
States pay a high price for incarcerating people for supervision violations. Using data reported from 41 states, this infographic details national and state estimates on money spent to incarcerate people for supervision violations and revocations in 2021. Download PDF
The due date of June 2 is rapidly approaching. Return your proposal to present at the POPAI Fall Conference September 20-22, 2023 so we can put together our agenda. Forms and more information are on our Fall Conference Page until June 2.
George Mason Law & Economics Research Paper No. 23-06
3/29/2023
Murat C. Mungan George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School, Faculty
Abstract Can stricter community supervision (i.e., parole and probation) requirements lead to an increase in recidivism? I investigate this question by constructing a law enforcement model in which individuals can incur costs to increase their degree of self-control. The analysis reveals that stricter community supervision can, in fact, increase recidivism if these investments lead to […]
New parole board members and parole executives should read this publication. It “examines information emerging from research on evidence-based practice and decisionmaking in parole and the implications of these findings for paroling authorities” (p. viii). Five chapters comprise this document: evidence-based policy, practice, and decisionmaking-what it is and why paroling authorities should be interested in […]
Researchers have identified a strong association between prevalence of prescription stimulant therapy for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and rates of prescription stimulant misuse (taken in a way other than as directed by a clinician) by students in middle and high schools. The study, which appeared today in JAMA Network Open, highlights the need for assessments and […]
It’s time for POPAI Certified Probation Officer Members to consider serving POPAI in one of several positions available on our Board starting their two year terms on September 21, 2023. The POPAI Elections Chair Mike Small is accepting Intent to Run forms for the Election at the Annual Meeting in French Lick on Thursday September […]
The POPAI Board accepted Vice-President Susan Bentley’s resignation and requests Probation Officer Members interested in serving the remaining Vice-Presidential term send an Intent to Run form. This term ends on September 21, 2023 at our Annual Meeting. All Intent to Run forms for this vacancy will be considered by The Board in the June Board […]
The United States has one of the biggest incarcerated populations in the world – roughly 1.9 million – but the number of Americans on probation or parole is nearly twice that at 3.7 million. A new ‘Punishment Beyond Prisons’ report from the Prison Policy Initiative, shared with the Indiana Capital Chronicle, details probation and parole populations […]
Our friends at APPA have opened registration for their 48th Annual Training Institute August 27-30 This event will be hybrid (virtual and in-person options). Full Details on the APPA event page Please note: a trustworthy secret source mentions hotel rooms will go quickly so do not delay. (This year our Fall Conference in French Lick […]
ANDERSON, Ind. (WISH) — Indiana’s chief justice wants every county to adopt a drug court to help people get treatment and stay out of prison. Madison County Drug Court started in Anderson in 2000 and, after 23 years, just over 1,300 people have participated. It’s the type of program that Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice […]
How to keep ex-inmates out of prison is a golden question that all 50 states have been juggling to answer for decades. The yet untamed rate of recidivism, which refers to an individual’s return to criminal activity after a release, is costing the U.S. taxpayers at least a trillion dollars every year, equivalent to about […]
Our friends at APPA are offering a new or renewal membership promotion. Become an APPA member – new or renewal – by Friday, July 7, 2023, and you will be eligible to win a trip to APPA’s 48th Annual Training Institute in NYC! One lucky winner (non-transferable) will receive: Roundtrip coach airline ticket (not to […]
This video depicts some ways the Wabash County Work Release Program has changed and enhanced the lives of three individuals. Work Release is Community Corrections program that provides intensive supervision and services for adults convicted of a non-violent felony or misdemeanor offense. The program participants may be placed in the program as an alternative to […]
NEW YORK — New York City officials unveiled three new high-tech policing devices Tuesday, including a robotic dog that critics called creepy when it first joined the police pack 2 1/2 years ago. The new devices, which also include a GPS tracker for stolen cars and a cone-shaped security robot, will be rolled out in […]
Justice Counts has designed an innovative approach to how agencies can configure the definition of each metric and breakdown to align with their agency’s specific operations and functions. For each metric, Justice Counts proposes a preferred definition, sharing frequency, and time period from which agencies can draw. However, each of these elements is customizable, allowing […]
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The current Allen County Jail building sits in downtown Fort Wayne near Promenade Park and a newly constructed apartment complex. Plans are underway to build a new jail located outside the downtown area in the future and developers in the city see the site as potential. The question that county […]
In 2016, after 30 years behind bars and seven hearings in front of the Arizona parole board, Jacob Wideman was released from prison. Being on parole is a strange hybrid between prison and freedom. You’re still technically serving your sentence, but in the community. When Jake first got out, he was on home arrest, a […]
NEW YORK (NewsNation) — Children under 14 are dying of fentanyl poisoning at a rate faster than any other age group, according to a new report from Families Against Fentanyl, a nonprofit spreading awareness about the deadly opioid. Between 2019 and 2021, synthetic opioid fatalities led by fentanyl poisonings among U.S. children under 14 years […]
Executive Excellence is a three-phase, multi-session, leader development experience, targeted to executives from community services, jails, and prisons. Executive Excellence (EE) is a three-phase, multi-session, leader development experience, targeted to executives from community services, jails, and prisons. It addresses critical competencies required for success and effectiveness as a contemporary correctional executive . EE frames the […]
Mental health is wealth, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month, which is celebrated in May. The stigma around mental health and treatment has long existed, even though this has started to change. Still, people hesitate to seek help or even talk about it with their loved ones for fear of being judged and facing unnecessary […]
It can be challenging for COs to set time aside to keep a healthy mind and body; here’s our top 23 wellness tips for you to concentrate on this year. Dedicating time to focus on your health and wellness is important, but it can also be challenging for corrections officers to set time aside to keep […]
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Indiana General Assembly is proposing to add an amendment to the state constitution which would limit who would be able to get bail. The proposal, Senate Joint Resolution 1, passed through the Senate Jan. 26 with a 34-15 vote and is currently being debated in the house. The amendment’s […]
The details: Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023 – 2:00-3:00 pm EST Title: Closing the Digital Gap for Justice-Impacted Communities Description: The Ladies of Hope Ministries (The LOHM) is a key partner in the Grow with Google’s Justice-Impacted Communities Initiative, which focuses on providing learning opportunities to increase the digital skills for people impacted by the criminal […]
POPAI will host its 2023 Fall Conference on September 20-22, 2023 at the French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana. Last year, the Conference drew over 500 attendees from all over the State of Indiana who work in the field of Probation. POPAI is seeking proposals for sessions/workshops that present best practices in service delivery, collaboration and […]
The hemp market has a new it-product: delta-8 THC. Sometimes packaged like candy, the substance is easily accessible at herb shops and convenience stores — and it gets you high. So, what makes it different than weed? Due to a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill, a bipartisan legislative package that cracked open the hemp […]
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Marijuana seizures made by the Fort Wayne Police Department have seen a significant drop over the last few years. In 2020, FWPD took 67,843.5 grams of pot off the streets. In 2021, the number dropped to 54,676.9 grams. 32,855 grams were seized in 2022. That’s not even half of what […]
Probation Officer Donald Knepple was shot and killed after being ambushed by a man at a counseling center on South Calhoun Street in Fort Wayne. The suspect, a former juvenile corrections officer who had been convicted of attempted child molestation, had arranged a meeting with his counselor and Probation Officer Knepple with the intent of […]
The Beyond Substance podcast deepens the understanding of our listeners about substance use in Marion County, specifically the problems and solutions to address these issues and to highlight that there is hope and share what can be done to foster and support recovery in our community. The first episode of Beyond Substance was released on […]
This feature is part of Correction1’s “2023 guide to body-worn cameras.” Download the complete report here. Since their release, body-worn cameras (BWCs) have become an essential part of the American policing model. A 2018 Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) report studied the use of BWC by general-purpose law enforcement agencies and found the following: 80% of large […]
EVANSVILLE − It’s been more than a year since Bill Stone, founder of SS&C Technologies and frequent benefactor to his hometown, and his wife Mary announced a $34 million gift to a youth mental health initiative at the Indiana University School of Medicine-Evansville. Little has been said publicly about the effort since then. Behind the […]
Juvenile justice systems are increasingly recognizing the importance of fostering meaningful partnerships with youth and families, but jurisdictions often struggle to do so. In addition, youth and families are often left out of broader jurisdiction-wide system improvement efforts. With support from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), The Council of State Governments […]
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The eighth and newest problem-solving court was introduced at the Allen County Courthouse on Monday. Allen Superior Court’s Family Relations Division announced it is now provisionally certified for a Family Domestic Violence Court. Heading the press conference was Judge Lori Morgan, who will hear all domestic violence court cases. Judge […]
An estimated 3,745,000 adults were under community supervision at yearend 2021, a 4% decline from the 3,881,600 who were supervised in the community on January 1, 2021. This decline is attributed to a reduction in both the number of persons on probation, who made up 79% of the community supervision population, and the number on […]
Internet access is increasingly recognized as a “super determinant” of health. It plays a role in health care outcomes and influences more traditionally recognized social determinants of health, such as education, employment, and healthcare access.1,2 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) estimates that 19 million people in the United States lack access to reliable broadband service, […]
The Veteran’s Court of Southern Indiana is now accepting nominations for the Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer Memorial Award. Eligible individuals include any criminal justice official, Veteran’s Court board member or mentor except those who currently are members of the Mennemeyer Award Committee. Additionally, they have demonstrated effective leadership or commitment and exhibited a sincere belief […]
Fresh Start Recovery Center is a family-focused residential substance use disorder treatment program for pregnant and parenting women. We are located in Indianapolis, Columbus, Evansville, and Winchester and accept referrals from anywhere in Indiana. Meet the Volunteers of America Fresh Start Recovery Center staff to learn about innovative SUD services available to our community’s most […]
A Santa Monica beverage company is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging the primary ingredient in its … kava drink is an addictive opioid-like substance known as kratom. The manufacturer of a wellness drink markets and sells its product in California as a “safe, sober and healthy alternative to alcohol,” according to the lawsuit, which details […]
The use of biometrics in law enforcement has a long history. In the early 1900s, police officers began using fingerprint evidence to help investigations. Since then, increasingly sophisticated technologies have expanded how biometric data enables law enforcement to help build an evidentiary case against suspects. As biometric technologies continue to advance, law enforcement agencies create […]
My Healthy Baby will be statewide by May 2023. Dr. Kristina Box will hold a local community event to provide an overview of My Healthy Baby when the program launches in each group of counties. If you would like to receive an invitation to an event, please email myhealthybaby@isdh.in.gov and let them know which event you’re […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Inside of a warehouse on the far northeast side, employees at Volumod are building modular homes. “I prayed for something like this; I never thought I will find it at 30th & Post Road,” Kevin Caldwell said. Caldwell served 32 years in the Department of Correction. “I made a poor choice at a […]
Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana
The Children’s Commission is now accepting applications from young adults, ages 18-29, who have lived experience in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or family/social services system, to serve a two-year term as a member of the Commission. Deadline to apply is April 16, 2023. See application. Please forward this information to qualified and interested young […]
Note: Forbes allows 4 Free Articles before requiring subscription for access of this article. New data suggests that for almost 70% of people, their manager has more impact on their mental health than their therapist or their doctor—and it’s equal to the impact of their partner. If you’re a leader, you’re right to find this […]
The Minnesota Senate approved the “Restore the Vote” bill less than a week after the Minnesota Supreme Court upheld the state’s current restrictions ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Senate moved Tuesday to restore voting rights to convicted felons as soon as they get out of prison instead of continuing to require them to complete […]
INDIANA, Ind. (WANE) — Across the Hoosier state, two newborns were surrendered at Safe Haven Baby Boxes in as many days in the past week. according to Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc. These were the first two babies surrendered in 2023. The first baby was dropped off at the Cleveland Township Fire Station in Elkhart. […]
Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA)
This story is paid for by an advertiser, Members of the editorial and news staff of the USA Today Network were not involved in the creation of this content. The Indiana General Assembly recently passed a new law that allows renters who have been previously evicted to apply to have it removed from their record, […]
Get Smart About Drugs, a DEA Resource for Parents, Educators & Caregivers
1/20/2023
Drugs of Abuse delivers clear, scientific information about drugs in a factual, straightforward way. With the information in this guide, parents and caregivers can help their children make smart choices and avoid the consequences of drug abuse. This publication covers topics including the Controlled Substances Act and introduces drug classes including narcotics, stimulants, marijuana/cannabis, inhalants, […]
‘Tranq dope,’ a mixture of fentanyl and Xylazine, is causing overdoses in major cities like Philly An emerging street drug dubbed “tranq dope” has sparked serious new health concerns as users have reportedly seen their own skin rot as a side effect. Tranq is a mixture of fentanyl and Xylazine, an animal sedative commonly used […]
Probation supervision can serve as an alternative to incarceration and has been considered a privilege because it allows individuals to remain in the community rather than serving their full sentences in jail or prison. However, that privilege might come with many mandatory requirements that can consume the life of the person under supervision. There are […]
The Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion is sending this list of common cultural, religious, and nonsecular holidays alongside state holidays that we want to bring to your attention as they could be celebrated by your employees, litigants in your court, or community members with whom you schedule meetings. It is our goal to aid […]
Register for the 2023 Justice Services Conference on May 23-24 at the Indiana Convention Center AND the 2023 Justice Services Intensive Workshops on May 22. Attendance is limited at each intensive workshop. Both events are open to supervising judges, probation officers, problem-solving court teams, court alcohol and drug program staff, and pretrial release programs and […]
Submit your application to be considered for the 2023 Donald “Charley” Knepple Scholarship Award by May 1, 2023 at noon. The winner will be announced at the 2023 IOCS Conference in May. The qualified candidate chosen for the Scholarship Award will receive $2,500.00 to help pay for their costs in continuing his or her education […]
This is just another reminder that POPAI Member Chris Sallows from Steuben County invites you to The Midwest Gang Investigators Association’s 2023 National Conference in South Bend, Indiana May 8-11, 2023. The website has all the links and information you need including hotel, registration form, and contact information. Tentative topics include: Open-Source Intelligence Investigative Techniques […]
Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana
The Children’s Commission is now accepting applications from young adults, ages 18-29, who have lived experience in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or family/social services system, to serve a two-year term as a member of the Commission. Deadline to apply is April 16, 2023. See application. Please forward this information to qualified and interested young […]
Update 03/27/2023 Eaton police reported late Friday night that Scottie Morris has been found. The department says medics are checking him out but that he’s “safe.” The search for a missing Indiana 14-year-old believed to be in “extreme danger” continues Monday. Scottie Dean Morris, described as a 5-foot, 4-inch White male weighing around 150 […]
The first African American judicial officer in LaPorte County will be appointed this April. Thomas Alevizos, Judge of the LaPorte Circuit Court, announced that on April 21, he will be appointing and swearing in Erika C. Stallworth as the first African American Judicial Officer in LaPorte County, Indiana. Stallworth will be assuming the duties of […]
WESTFIELD, Ind. — A new drug has made an appearance in Westfield, and police want parents and the community to know about it. It’s technically called N-pyrrolidino Etonitazene, but often referred to as “pyro” or “M-30” and it’s a high potency synthetic opioid. Westfield police say it’s anywhere between 1,000 and 1,500 times more powerful […]
In response to the rapid spread of COVID-19, jails across the country implemented emergency strategies to reduce jail populations and mitigate the virus’s spread, including releasing people pretrial while their cases are ongoing. Also since the start of COVID-19, violent crime and homicides increased nationally, leading some to speculate that people released due to reform […]
Susan Bentley, Chief Probation Officer for the Hendricks County Probation Department, recently graduated from the American Probation and Parole Association’s Leadership Institute during the 2023 APPA Regional Institute in Los Angeles, California. Susan was a member of the 8th class of individuals to complete the LI program which began in 2010. The Leadership Institute is […]
Time is running out for nominations for the Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer Memorial Award and are due on or before April 1, 2023. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant impact, achievement or contribution to Veterans in Indiana through their work in the Criminal Justice System. Read more including the Recipient History Download informative […]
Lake County Juvenile Probation Department, Indiana End of Watch Sunday, March 21, 1926 Chief Probation Officer Lucile Myers was shot and killed while investigating a child welfare case at a home at 417 17th Street, near the intersection of Calumet Avenue and 17th Street (modern day 170th Street). Chief Myers had received a complaint that […]
“It took me somewhere else, and I could forget about where I am for a while and get lost in creating,” Putnamville Correctional Facility inmate William W. said when asked how he felt while making art. William was one of 20 students who participated in “Drawing Your Story,” the first class offered by the Indiana […]
County officials are implementing data-driven and evidence-based policies, practices and programs to decrease jail populations, reduce associated costs and meet the social and safety needs of communities. Annually, county jails process 8 million admissions and spend $29 billion on correctional facilities.[1] The Pew Charitable Trusts reported in 2021 that county corrections costs increased 521 percent […]
It’s safe to say, Jami Fox knows of what she speaks. And it is for that reason that Huntington County Sheriff Chris Newton brought her on the department staff at the beginning of the year “Old jail construction was meant for small term housing,” Newton said. “We weren’t meant to keep people for longer periods […]
Update: 03/27/2022 We are so happy to welcome Attendees and Vendors this week! Questions and concerns should go to Anthony training@gopopai.org and/or Karen at ContactUsatPOPAI@gmail.com Our Spring conference at the end of this month is quickly approaching. If you’d like to attend or be a Corporate Sponsor it is not too late. Learn more about […]
Our friends at APPA are calling for proposals for their 48th Annual Training Institute New York, New York August 27 – 30, 2023 Find all the details in this PDF Document including a link to submit. Submission Deadline April 19, 2023
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Thirty one children died in Tippecanoe County between 2020 and 2022, reported a review team addressing the reasons for infant and child fatalities, noting an increase in suicide among teens and adolescents. The Tippecanoe County Local Child Fatality Review Team held a presentation Tuesday to review their latest finding with the public. […]
Our friends at The Indiana Association of Community Corrections Act Counties will host the 2023 IACCAC Fall Training Institute, November 14-17, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Indianapolis. Throughout the year, they solicit workshop proposals that are interesting, challenging and useful to their members. Conference attendees are wide-ranging and include staff from community corrections agencies, […]
In 2017, when North Carolina joined a growing number of states in raising the age of juvenile jurisdiction to include 16- and 17-year-olds, the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention entered new territory. From the outset, it was clear that Raise the Age would have profound impacts, not just for the youth of our […]
Applications are open for calendar year 2024 Pretrial Services and Veterans Treatment Court grants. Courts/agencies applying for funding from BOTH IOCS and IDOC Community Corrections should ONLY complete the IDOC application/budget and indicate the amount requested from IOCS appropriately. Courts/agencies applying for funding from IOCS ONLY should complete the IOCS application. Applications are due Friday, […]
FRANKLIN, Ind. — Just a year ago, when it came time to hand down a sentence for Level 6 felonies in Indiana, judges had little say on where those sentences were served. Now, a law that went into effect last July gives courts a tool aimed at helping provide more mental health and addiction treatment […]
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s budget includes funding for the Michigan Supreme Court’s (MSC) Statewide Court Data Transparency Project to develop an integrated data collection system for all state courts across Michigan’s 83 counties. While that may not seem like breaking news, it does break new ground. The court is the first actor in the criminal legal […]
Sallie Sue Watt Nye passed away at home on February 6, 2023 after an extended illness. She was born in Muncie on November 14, 1934 and was a life-long Hoosier. She graduated from Royerton High School in 1952. As a mother of four in the sixties, she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work at […]
Nominations for the Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer Memorial Award are now accepted until April 1, 2023. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant impact, achievement or contribution to Veterans in Indiana through their work in the Criminal Justice System. Read more including the Recipient History Download informative flyer and application
(WANE) — Starting May 1, 2023, Indiana judges will have the option to allow news media into courtrooms to record, photograph and broadcast court proceedings that are not confidential. The announcement comes after an order amended Rule 2.17 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which had previously prohibited broadcasting or recording court proceedings without prior […]
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – Indiana Representative Maureen Bauer says there’s a gap in current Indiana laws surrounding child seduction. Specially crimes committed by coaches, she says that’s why she has authored a bill hoping to change that. Rep. Bauer says she was looking for more ways to protect children in our state and she […]
Years-long plans for a new community corrections building and renovated county highway department are underway again. County officials last week approved spending $1 million from money the county has from the federal American Rescue Plan Act to start the designs of both projects on their shared property at 1071 and 1051 Hospital Road. Elected officials […]
The White House is planning to end COVID-19 emergency declarations on May 11, 2023, marking the end of various programs including one that allowed federal prisoners to serve a portion of their prison term on home confinement. Starting in early 2020, COVID-19 changed our lives. For those who were prisoners during the pandemic, the Federal […]
Starting Jan. 17, all veterans will be able to access emergency mental health care free of charge at any Veterans Affairs medical facility or outside clinic, regardless of whether they are already enrolled in department health care services. Department officials announced the new policy on Friday as part of nationwide efforts to prevent suicide among veterans. According to the […]
Nearly a year after unifying Johnson County’s community corrections and probation departments under a single department, the benefits have already begun to materialize. Johnson County Court Services was created last March, merging Community Corrections and Probation into a single department. While similar in many ways, Community Corrections is designed to fill a gap in offender […]
Below, we’ve curated virtually all of the research about the various economic factors of incarceration. How much does the criminal justice system cost, and who pays for it? How well-funded are prisons and jails? What are the economic impacts and origins of mass incarceration? Do certain programs in prison affect people’s economic well-being after release? […]
Human trafficking, also called trafficking in persons, has no place in our world. As both a grave crime and a human rights abuse, it compromises national and economic security, undermines the rule of law, and harms the well-being of individuals and communities everywhere. It is a crime of exploitation. Traffickers profit at the expense of […]
The percentage of adolescents reporting substance use in 2022 largely held steady after significantly declining in 2021, according to the latest results from the Monitoring the Future survey of substance use behaviors and related attitudes among eighth, 10th, and 12th graders in the United States. Reported use for almost all substances decreased dramatically from 2020 […]
It’s with a heavy heart that we report the unexpected death of Laurence Smith. From Facebook: From Dignity Memorial: Laurence was born to Robert and Mabel Smith on April 7, 1961. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1979, where he received Athlete of The Year for his participation in Basketball, Baseball, and Football. Laurence […]
HANCOCK COUNTY – The county has started its first year in several without a guaranteed place to detain children accused of crimes. Officials have a plan to adapt to the unforeseen circumstance, but acknowledge it’s not as stable or extensive as the one they’ve had in the past. It comes at a time when juvenile […]
Sixty Indiana children died as a result of abuse or neglect in 2021 and 16 of these were younger than one year old, according to a Department of Child Services report released last week. In 2021, DCS was called to investigate 271 child fatalities, down from 281 fatalities in 2020. The department found 60 of […]
Carey Michels, Pregnancy Promise Program Specialist
The Indiana Pregnancy Promise Program is a statewide program aimed to improve outcomes for pregnant, Medicaid beneficiaries with current or past opioid use. This is a free, voluntary, statewide program made possible through a 5-year federal grant awarded by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The Pregnancy Promise Program (PROMISE = Promoting Recovery from […]
Wayden Wagoner seldom returns to Loogootee, Indiana. Since they left around a year ago, whenever they’re back within city limits, it doesn’t take long to remember why. For Wagoner, Loogootee is a place filled with painful memories and stubborn reminders of what should have been and what could never be. Recently, one of those reminders […]
Join Natalie Wenzler of TechPoint to learn how to make inclusive changes to your job postings through interactive workshops, change management, and community engagement. Natalie is a former Probation Officer so she has lots of ideas about how to specifically help Probation and Community Corrections implement improved response rate to job postings. Aligning with Mission41K […]
In June, a Muncie man was charged with five counts of intimidation for threatening to “pick off” several Delaware Circuit Court judges with a firearm. Days later, another Muncie man received a four-year prison sentence for threatening to blow up the home of a juvenile magistrate judge. Unchecked courthouse access in the Hoosier State remains […]
Popular POPAI Corporate Sponsor Kurt Sinks has published his 2023 Calendar. Choose from those already scheduled and/or bring Kurt and team to your department for topics like Cultural Competency The Art of Writing Effective Reports Hostage Captivity and Survival Tactics Code “W” for Witness: Courtroom Testimony Field Safety Tactics Characteristics of Armed Individuals: Identifying the […]
In the field of community corrections, not many probation officers will stumble upon a dead body, during field/home visits, but the possibility does exist. Many people die each year due to unintentional injuries. Others may be victims of crimes or die from natural causes. Therefore, walking up to a home and finding a dead body […]
The Midwest Gang Investigators Association is presenting their 2023 National Conference in South Bend, Indiana May 8-11, 2023. The informational flyer has all the links and information you need including hotel, registration form, and contact information. Tentative topics include: Open-Source Intelligence Investigative Techniques Community/Police Relations Gangs-101 Officer Wellness/Resiliency Gang Task Forces Gang Prosecution POPAI Member […]
Police praised the “heroic” actions of an employee and officers who responded to an active shooting at a Walmart in Indiana on Thursday that left one person injured. The gunman — whom police said was a former employee who had been banned from the store — was ultimately killed in a minuteslong shootout with officers. […]
Words Matter: Using Inclusive Language This training is part of the 2023 Justice Services Conference Webinar Series. February 16, 2023 1:00 pm EST, scheduled for 75 minutes.This presentation will examine language that can be considered exclusive and how we can choose more inclusive language in our everyday conversations. Attendees will walk away with a greater […]
A resolution that would change Indiana’s constitution to allow judges to withhold bail for more people passed the Senate and is on its way to the House. The state constitution currently requires judges to offer bail for all crimes except for murder and treason. The proposed constitutional amendment, SJR 1, would expand that to refuse […]
EVANSVILLE — More than 25 years ago, then-Vanderburgh County Sheriff Ray Hamner banned tobacco products from the jail after studies published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proved second-hand smoke caused cancer. In the immediate aftermath, those incarcerated at the jail had access to popcorn and carrot sticks as a substitute, according to a 1993 […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The constitution guarantees a speedy trial to anyone accused of a crime. Indiana is short on lawyers, which means prosecuting attorneys and public defenders are having a hard time getting cases resolved. “I think it has slowed some for sure,” Terry Modesitt, the Vigo County Prosecutor, said. Modesitt was recently elected to […]
It’s Anthony Brock’s first day of nursing school and after class, he’s visiting his probation officer Angela Rubadue for one of their usual twice-weekly meetings at the Clark County Judicial Center. Brock is working on improving his life after six operating a vehicle while intoxicated arrests, and he’s one of eight people taking part in […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Have U.S. drug overdose deaths stopped rising? Preliminary government data suggests they may have, but many experts are urging caution, noting that past plateaus didn’t last. U.S. overdose death rates began steadily climbing in the 1990s driven by opioid painkillers, followed by waves of deaths led by other opioids like heroin […]
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative is entering their fifth year serving juveniles in Kosciusko County with numerous programs they plan to implement pending grant approval for 2023-2024. JDAI receives roughly $70,000 per fiscal year to use toward the safety and well-being of local juveniles through programs and detention alternatives. Their ultimate goal […]
Indiana Courts as Engines of Economic Development, Fairness, and Public Safety On January 11, 2023, Chief Justice Loretta Rush addressed the Governor and a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly for the annual State of the Judiciary. Watch on courts.in.gov or on IPBS.
Some Indiana Republicans want to change the state constitution to allow judges to withhold bail entirely for a lot more people. The current constitution requires judges to offer bail except when a person is charged with murder or treason. A proposed constitutional amendment, SJR 1, would expand that to allow bail to be withheld for […]
In 2022, Indianapolis recorded 226 homicides making it one of the deadliest years in the city’s history. Although that number was down from our 2021 homicide numbers, it was the third year in a row police have investigation more than 200 homicide deaths. While the city is making progress, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Randal […]
A black SUV pulls up to an empty storefront in Abilene, Texas, where a man is sleeping on the sidewalk. He looks to be 30-something, though it’s difficult to tell. Although his blondish red hair and long beard are matted and his arms and dark clothing are caked with dirt, incongruously his hands and nails […]
Update: 03/27/2022 We are so happy to welcome Attendees and Vendors this week! Questions and concerns should go to Anthony training@gopopai.org and/or Karen at ContactUsatPOPAI@gmail.com Update 03/24/2023:Registration is now closed. Table participants please download the Whova App and make your way to the event page by using the links on your ticket. POPAI is […]
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush reflected Wednesday on the progress the state court system has made as she delivered the 2023 State of the Judiciary. It was Rush’s ninth such address and she harkened back to her first speech as chief justice as she praised the effectiveness of Indiana’s specialized, problem-solving courts – like veterans, […]
Update: 03/27/2022 We are so happy to welcome Attendees and Vendors this week! Questions and concerns should go to Anthony training@gopopai.org and/or Karen at ContactUsatPOPAI@gmail.com Update 03/24/2023:Registration is now closed. Attendees please download the Whova App and make your way to the event page by using the links on your ticket. POPAI is excited […]
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced he has selected Grant County Superior Court Judge Dana Kenworthy as the next member of the Indiana Court of Appeals. Kenworthy will replace Justice Derek R. Molter who was appointed to the Indiana Supreme Court. “Judge Kenworthy is one of the sharpest legal minds in our state […]
Two months ago, more than 200 early adopters of TechPoint’s Mission41K gathered to learn more about to help overcome unprecedented and global talent challenges that threaten to slow central Indiana’s steady progress toward national recognition as a thriving and diverse tech hub. It was a day-long event that included national, state and local leaders from […]
HANCOCK COUNTY — Officials with the Hancock County Probation Department are in the midst of securing a new home for county juveniles who offend and must be held in custody. Officials with the Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center, which is managed and operated by the Youth Opportunity Center in Delaware County, have informed local officials […]
A quirk in Indiana’s turn-signal statutes that puts just about every motorist traveling the Crossroads of America at risk of being pulled over by police at just about any time goes away Sunday. Current law requires drivers in Indiana to use turn signals any time they’re about to make a turn or change traffic lanes. […]
Judge Amy Jones and Judge Marc Rothenberg • Marion Superior Court
In April 2022, the Marion Circuit and Superior Courts moved to a new courthouse on the east side of Indianapolis. The project was managed by the 4-member Marion Superior Court Executive Committee and Presiding Judge Amy Jones. Judge Marc Rothenberg chaired the technology efforts for the new facility. Judges Jones and Rothenberg have shared their […]
Last Fall I attended an afternoon presentation by TechPoint called “Tech Talent Workshop”. Before you decide Tech and Probation are not related, I will tell you my mind was changed after that afternoon and completing another module of the training. The class description was “Based on TechPoint’s research on the state of the Indiana tech […]
Now that we are in the 2023 Membership Year, I wanted to highlight a small change in our payment process. The 3 ways are still basically the same, but our credit card processing will now be through the Conference App, Whova. Mail a check to POPAI P.O. Box 44148 Indianapolis, IN 46244 If your department […]
Charles Puzzanchera; Sarah Hockenberry; Melissa Sickmund
Abstract Youth and the Juvenile Justice System: 2022 National Report is the fifth edition of a comprehensive report on youth victimization, offending by youth, and the juvenile justice system. With this release, the report series has adopted a new name (the series was previously known as “Juvenile Offenders and Victims”), but the focus of the […]
… Early in her career she was a Probation Officer with the Marion County Juvenile Court. Following, in her work at an adoption agency, she helped to arrange and create new families, and brought overwhelming joy to many as they welcomed new babies and children. Eventually, she retired from the Indianapolis Public School System as […]
Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach
When the Court of Appeals of Indiana held a celebratory party for Judge Derek Molter, Chief Judge Cale Bradford jokingly told the room he had decided to deny the transfer! Molter is described by the Judicial Nominating Commission “as possessing a thoughtful, sharp mind” and as a person “who maintains a steadying and evenly tempered […]
The program is an alternative to formal processing in the juvenile justice system. The overall goal is to reduce the number of youths entering the juvenile justice system, while also reducing recidivism. The program is rated Promising. Youths in the treatment group who participated in the diversion program had statistically significantly fewer rearrests, compared with […]
A new computer model uses publicly available data to predict crime accurately in eight cities in the U.S., while revealing increased police response in wealthy neighborhoods at the expense of less advantaged areas. Advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning have sparked interest from governments that would like to use these tools for predictive policing […]
Movies and television have long portrayed criminal trials and sentencing as adversarial courtroom battles fought between the prosecution and defense in a drama-fueled quest for justice. In reality, the vast majority of criminal cases involve negotiated pleas with the final sentence determined through compromise rather than battle. These negotiations generally take place outside the courtroom […]
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Authorities have ruled that a western Indiana police officer was justified in fatally shooting a 42-year-old man who was threatening him with a knife earlier this month. The Vigo County prosecutor announced Tuesday that a Terre Haute police officer acted appropriately after responding to a domestic violence call on Dec. 1 […]
POPAI Note: John Bush of Delaware County Probation is our 2022 Line Probation Officer of the Year. This is another step for the growth of the program. MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball Brothers Foundation awarded a $60,000 grant to help launch the Judicial Users Manufacturing Partnership (JUMP) in Delaware County. As a collaboration between the Delaware County […]
A fuel cell sensor developed by UCLA researchers can detect the presence of THC by oxidizing it to produce an electric current. A chemist from the University of California, Los Angeles, and colleagues are one step closer to developing a handheld device that can detect THC on a person’s breath after they’ve smoked marijuana, similar to an […]
State officials will begin distributing millions of dollars to local governments this week as part of a settlement from lawsuits against major drug companies for their roles in the opioid crisis. Representatives from Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office, the state auditor’s office and the State Budget Agency agreed during a meeting Wednesday that the funds […]
In recent months, high-profile conservative governors like Greg Abbott of Texas and Florida’s Ron DeSantis have flown and bused migrants to blue states and cities in a move that Maryland Governor Larry Hogan decried as “publicity stunts.” While these transfers of migrants across state lines are most notable for dialing up the pitched political battle […]
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the U.S. Surgeon General
10/20/2022
Reports of “Quiet Quitting” and the Great Resignation Highlight How the COVID-19 Pandemic Shifted the Way Americans Live and Work Framework Highlights Five Essentials for Workers in Organizations, and Businesses of Every Size to Help Leaders Develop Policies and Practices that Support the Mental Health and Well-Being of Workers (Washington, DC) — Today, United States […]
A group of women who at one time had been incarcerated at the Bartholomew County Jail completed a one-year program with the hope of providing higher quality lives for themselves and their families. After completing the “Women Recovering with a Purpose” (WRAP) program Wednesday, 10 female graduates join a total of 227 women accepted into […]
We’ve booked the venues for our popular conferences so save these dates: POPAI Management Institute Carmel, IN Management Institute March 30th 2023 CPO Summit March 31st 2023 (updated: no New Chief Orientation on Wednesday this year, everyone is invited to the program on the 30th and 31st.) POPAI Annual Fall Training French Lick September 20-22 […]
The MFRF Operation Holiday Program is designed to assist veterans and their families who are experiencing financial hardship. This special program can assist with essential holiday expenses for dependent children that reside in the veteran’s home and a holiday meal for qualified veterans. The assistance amount would be $300.00 for each dependent child residing in […]
HANCOCK COUNTY — The poster attached to the glass window hanging inside the inmate meeting room at the county jail was full of yellow sticky notes. The notes are attached to the “Goal Tree” poster, an inspirational reminder to inmates taking a parenting class that there are resources to help them interact better with their […]
Not all criminal justice reforms require massive legislative changes and fights with law enforcement unions. A new study finds that better administrative communication with people on parole and probation in Arkansas helped them make their meetings with supervising officers. Missing fewer meetings results in a lower chance of being charged with a technical violation that […]
Future suicide prevention efforts could be improved by artificial intelligence. The loss of any life is devastating, but the loss of life due to suicide is exceptionally saddening. Suicide is the primary cause of mortality for Australians aged 15 to 44, taking the lives of almost nine people daily. According to some estimates, suicide attempts […]
A longitudinal imaging study connects reduced ventral striatum activity to later depression. A recent imaging study led by a scientist at The University of Texas at Dallas discovered early risk factors linked to children’s temperament as well as a neural process that might predict whether a person would develop depression and anxiety in adolescence and […]
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Bartholomew County sheriff is recognizing the graduates of BART, the jail’s drug treatment program. BART stands for begin, accept, reveal and transform. Organizers call them core, clinical parts to bring about change in any person. How does it work? The program lasts 12 weeks and is completed in seven phases. The participants […]
Miriam Northcutt Bohmert, Michelle Ying, Carmen Diaz, Evan Lowder, and Eric Grommon
Note: The Herald Times allows a limited amount of free articles for readers. The Herald Times’ Laura Lane recently reported on recidivism in Monroe County. In her story, she highlighted the life Mr. Robert Ratts, who has been in and out of jail, treatment, and probation since the early 2000s, accumulating 15 felony cases in […]
Marion County’s largest women’s recovery residence announces expansion plans to serve women in Dubois County who are struggling with substance use disorder Today, during its Celebration Luncheon & Dessert Auction fundraising event at the Biltwell Event Center, Dove Recovery House for Women announced plans to open a new location in Dubois County by the end […]
You’ve spent time considering the experience of individuals impacted by the criminal justice system with mental health disorders. What is your personal and professional background relevant to this area of work? On a professional level, my connection to this work is unique. My journey to the bench is out of the norm. I practiced medicine […]
This publication “provides probation and parole officers and other correctional professionals with both a solid grounding in the principles behind MI [motivational interviewing] and a practical guide for applying these principles in their everyday dealings with offenders” (p.2). Seven chapters are contained in this guide: how MI fits in with evidence-based practice; how and why […]
LAWRENCE COUNTY – It has been said that “Children are one-third of our population and all of our future,” and this long-standing sentiment continues to ring true in Lawrence County. The youth of Lawrence County remain a high priority as well as the services provided to this valuable group. To ensure effective services continue to […]
LAGRANGE — JDAI had a pretty good year, Randy Merrifield, the program’s director told members of the LaGrange County Council Monday morning. JDAI, or Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, is a program designed to help communities find alternatives to locking up juveniles in youth detention centers but still hold them accountable for their actions, Merrifield stood […]
DELPHI, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana judge said Tuesday that she will decide soon whether to unseal court records that led to a man’s arrest in the 2017 killings of two teenage girls, while a prosecutor urged the court to keep the documents sealed because others could be involved in the case. Special Judge Fran […]
In an empty retail space on the far east side of Indianapolis, about 30 boys pull plastic chairs into a circle. They met up here a couple times a month. “Some of you guys, man – been through so much in your lives, and are still going through it but you still persevere, man,” said […]
Last night someone that wasn’t me activated one of our old code pages to send out an email to everyone in the POPAI Member Database regarding some news posts. I’m sorry for the extra and unnecessary inbox message you received. It looked different from our normal Monday Morning emails without our branding and links. I […]
(Note: The Indiana Lawyer allows limited access to free articles. If you have difficulty viewing the full article, open the link in an incognito browser.) At the Lawrence Township trustee’s office Tuesday afternoon, court officials and community leaders unveiled the first of 120 civil legal help kiosks that will be deployed to all 92 Indiana […]
APPA is bringing a Winter Institute to our region: Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and Indiana. The Midwest Regional Institute will be held in Columbus, Ohio – January 23-25, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. Find all the information including speakers and registration at the website.
Series: Justice Today Podcast Speakers: Elizabeth “Betsi” Griffith, Associate Deputy Director, Bureau of Justice Assistance Description: Reflecting back on Recovery Month, the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA’s) Betsi Griffith discusses BJA’s work in this area and some of the lessons learned from it. This episode is part of Justice Today, the official podcast of the […]
Of all the people getting arrested and charged, the criminal justice system hopes the most that the youngest do not become repeat offenders. The construction of a new juvenile detention center as well as gift bags filled with personal care items given to youth currently on probation illustrate the different approaches Marion County is taking […]
EARL L. COVAULT JR., 90, passed on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at home with family at his side. He was the son of the late Earl L. Covault Sr. and Lucille Saline (Johnson) Covault Salas. Earl served his country as Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army during the Korean War in 1952. Upon his […]
On November 17, 2022, at 1 p.m. ET, The Sentencing Project will present “Juvenile Diversion: Keeping Kids Away from Court Builds Safer Communities.” This webinar will focus on strategies that state and local jurisdictions can use to divert youth from formal juvenile court processing. Presenters will discuss how expanding diversion opportunities can reduce racial disparities […]
Juveniles Under Adult Court Jurisdiction Annual Report details the number of juveniles under the jurisdiction of an adult court during the state fiscal year, as per legislation enacted by the Indiana General Assembly in 2018.
Evidence-Based Decision Making (EBDM) is an approach to developing criminal justice policies and processes at the state and local levels. It uses data and empirical research as catalysts for change. Those who have used it describe it as an “opportunity to evaluate justice programs objectively with data, and use data to make improvements.” In a […]
Risk factors are linked to a greater likelihood of intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration. They are contributing factors, but might not be direct causes. A combination of individual, relational, community, and societal factors contribute to the risk of becoming a perpetrator of IPV. Understanding these multilevel factors can help identify various opportunities for prevention. Watch Moving […]
October is Youth Justice Action Month, a national observance underscoring the need for equity in the juvenile justice system and for centering directly impacted youth and their families to advance youth justice. OJJDP is committed to transforming the juvenile justice system to promote the welfare of all youth. Three priorities guide our work: 1) Treat […]
The Indiana Supreme Court annual report is available online. The 65-page Supreme Court annual report provides information about the work of the Court and its affiliated agencies during the fiscal year (July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022). In addition to providing statistics on the cases considered by the Court, the report also details the administrative work of […]
Follow six individuals as they navigate the winding road from incarceration across state lines to community supervision closer to home. They are transfer candidates of the Interstate Compact, a collection of regulations and rules guiding the movement of individuals who have been incarcerated miles from home. The compact gives them the chance to serve the […]
Every student should have the right to feel physically and emotionally safe when they are at school. Yet research indicates that nearly one-fifth of all high school students report being bullied at school or online, and this percentage has remained steady in recent years.[1] The results of this type of victimization range from absenteeism to […]
JAY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) – A rise in fights during the first quarter of the year at Jay County Jr.-Sr. High School caused enough alarm that officials have changed the protocol when addressing physical conflicts between students. A concerned citizen reached out to WANE TV claiming there had been no less than 38 fights […]
A crowd of parole and probation officers had assembled, filling in couches and chairs around a conference table in the sunny office space with exposed brick walls and high ceilings in the decidedly hip Lacuna Lofts building in Pilsen. Colette Payne stood at the stage with a mic in her hand and a wide smile […]
… Muncie−Delaware County Chamber of Commerce also honored several people and organizations active in the community’s economy during its 128th annual meeting Thursday night. The Excellence in Public Service Award was presented to John Bush, Delaware County Adult Probation officer, for his work in helping develop the JUMP program. The Judicial Users Manufacturing Partnership or […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb says he will not consider blanket pardons for all prior offenses of simple possession of marijuana despite President Biden’s announcement of a plan to do so on the federal level. It comes after Biden said he had instructed Attorney General Merrick Garland to develop an administration process so certificates […]
The OJJDP-funded Family-Based Justice Center has launched a website offering resources to assist OJJDP grantees and state, local, and Tribal stakeholders implementing family-based alternative sentencing programs. The website is a hub for data, research, and information-sharing. It features best practices, model programs, and an interactive map of legislation and programs. The Family-Based Justice Center is […]
New substances that activate adrenalin receptors instead of opioid receptors have a similar pain relieving effect to opiates, but without the negative aspects such as respiratory depression and addiction. This is the result of research carried out by an international team of researchers led by the Chair of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at FAU. Their findings, which […]
Indiana University researchers are combining psychological principles with innovative virtual reality technology to create a new immersive therapy for people with substance use disorders. They’ve recently received over $4.9 million from the National Institutes of Health and launched an IU-affiliated startup company to test and further develop the technology. Led by Brandon Oberlin, an assistant […]
Traditional forms of community supervision that focus on control and punishment have failed to improve client outcomes. In response, training programs for probation officers have been developed to better incorporate more rehabilitation-focused strategies into community corrections practices. In a new meta-analysis, researchers assessed the impact of these programs on various outcomes for probation officers and […]
This webinar from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) GAINS Center explores how providing workforce development programming and linkages to meaningful employment opportunities are essential in helping individuals to overcome the barriers to long-term job retention and reducing the risk of recidivism. The event also highlights the need to support individuals in creating […]
A new college-in-prison initiative will bring five local, state and national programs together in one effort to be housed at the University of Notre Dame’s Center for Social Concerns. Notre Dame Programs for Education in Prison (NDPEP) will offer opportunities for liberal arts education to people incarcerated in Indiana, create the infrastructure to support NDPEP […]
The Coalition for Juvenile Justice has released “Probation Reform: A Toolkit for State Advisory Groups,” a new resource to help State Advisory Groups (SAGs) advance probation reform for system-involved youth. The toolkit aims to help SAGs better understand the benefits of diversion programs as alternatives to probation for system-involved youth. It includes recommendations for implementing […]
The Annie E. Casey Foundation announced funding for three juvenile justice reform projects led by youth and young adults who have personal experience with the justice system. Seeking to elevate the voices and leadership potential of these young people, the Foundation issued a request for proposals with the help of alumni from Casey’s Juvenile Justice Youth […]
Employees can use EAPs to get free sessions for mental health/substance abuse counseling and referrals for other needs. Inquire at your County to find out the services already available to you, and read through the SAMHSA resource “Provide Workplace Support”. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for related resource links. Local […]
October is Youth Justice Action Month, a national observance underscoring the need for equity in the juvenile justice system and for centering directly impacted youth and their families to advance youth justice. OJJDP is committed to transforming the juvenile justice system to promote the welfare of all youth. Three priorities guide our work: 1) Treat […]
Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative from the department of Justice
A 5-part webinar series which will deliver information on a wide range of issues important to successfully implementing CVI strategies. Using the BJA CVI Checklist as a framework, the series will walk through the stages of planning and implementation of CVI strategies and take a deeper dive into several important issues. Register for November 9 […]
Depending on whom you ask, “de-escalation training” is either a miracle cure or a four-letter word. As high-profile, deadly confrontations between law enforcement officers and civilians continue to generate widespread public concern, de-escalation training has been hailed as the solution for this seemingly intractable problem. Public officials and policy makers from across the political spectrum […]
Massachusetts is one of the first states in the country to eliminate probation fees, according to EXiT (Executives Transforming Probation and Parole) of which Massachusetts Probation Commissioner Edward Dolan is a member. EXiT’s goal is to reduce the number of people who are on probation supervision and whose probation violations result in jail time. Oregon […]
The National Center for State Courts recently completed a study that expands the use of its established weighted workload assessment model to a new area of the justice system—pretrial services. The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Pretrial and Local Probation Workload Study establishes a baseline for understanding workload values for case types […]
This fact sheet documents recent trends in arrests of youth for violent crimes, including murder, robbery, and aggravated assault, based on analyses of data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program. Although arrest patterns vary by demographic group and offense, the data reflect an overall decline since the mid-2000s. By 2020, the number of violent […]
In 2021, reportedly more than 3,000 people died from confirmed drug overdoses in New Jersey. This is a staggering statistic that seemingly worsens each year, and it represents important stories about mothers, fathers, children, siblings, families, friends and colleagues who have succumbed to or have experienced drug overdoses. There are also the stories about offenders […]
The Youth Justice Oversight Committee is recruiting people ages 18 and up with past or current involvement in the juvenile justice system to be part of a youth and family advisory group. Self-nominations as well as nominations by court and probation personnel are welcome. All nominated individuals will be contacted. Nominations are due October 19. […]
COLUMBIA CITY — For those who have to go through it, the court system can be one of the most stressful times of their lives, but there is a new member of the Whitley County team that is making it a little easier. Journey is making a name for herself as a friendly face to […]
Communities from across the state are working to improve responding to mental health needs—including for people involved in the courts. The teams are gathering as part of a statewide Mental Health Summit which is taking place on Friday, October 21 at the Indiana Convention Center. In the 2022 State of the Judiciary, Chief Justice Loretta […]
The Court handed down an order amending Administrative Rule 14 to an interim rule on remote proceedings and rescinding the Court’s 5/13/2020 “Emergency Order Permitting Expanded Remote Proceedings.” You are invited to comment on the proposed changes, which are effective 1/1/2023 giving trial court judges broader discretion to conduct remote hearings. The comment period is […]
Natalie struggled with a methamphetamine use disorder for more than 9 years. She was one of the fortunate few to receive treatment to address her addiction, yet that help felt incomplete. Like many people trying to heal from substance use disorders, she eventually began taking meth again. Eventually, Natalie was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), […]
The Justice Lab’s Emerging Adult Justice Project (EAJP) and the Annie E. Casey Foundation have released a new RFI to work together with state, county, or municipal government entities, or non-profit community organizations to thoughtfully “test-drive” a first-of-its-kind developmental framework focused on emerging adults (ages 18 – 25) involved in the justice system. Selected jurisdictions […]
The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute will soon be accepting applications for the Title II Formula Grant Program. The program works to fund improvements to the juvenile justice system, as well as help organizations develop delinquency prevention and intervention programs for Indiana’s youth. The application period opens September 30 and closes October 28.
Save the date for an event to learn more about Indiana’s My Healthy Baby initiative, which launches in October for Porter County. This hour-long event will provide an overview of the program. This event, led by State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box, will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., CST on Friday, October 28 […]
The Indiana Secured School Safety Board is giving more than $22.9 million in matching state grants to 425 schools, the largest number ever to apply. More than 400 schools receive grants for safety upgrades Photo provided. Since the board’s creation in 2013, Indiana has invested more than $132.9 million in school safety, with $19 million […]
Our friends at IACCAC are presenting a Fall Conference in Indianapolis on November 15: “The Skills to do the Job, The Courage to Make a Difference”. Dr. Brian Lovins and Melonie Lowenkamp will present keynotes. Though POPAI is not connected to IACCAC we do acknowledge their quality service to the Corrections Community in Indiana for […]
A major law enforcement operation to locate and assist victims of human trafficking and related crimes resulted in the location of more than 200 victims during the first two weeks of August. Operation Cross Country is a coordinated operation among the FBI, other federal agencies, state and local police, and social services agencies across the […]
Proposed changes to Pretrial Services Rules are now online for your review and comment. The deadline to submit feedback is 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) on October 19.
There has been an increase in brightly colored fentanyl pills in the United States. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid that Is responsible for killing hundreds of tens of Americans. In fact, a recent DEA press release stated that 2 out of every 5 fentanyl pills entering the United States is a lethal dose. In recent […]
EVANSVILLE — With fresh legal news threatening to end a practice only Indiana allows, the winning candidate for Vanderburgh County prosecutor in November’s election may have a decision to make. And the two contenders don’t agree on it. Since 2008 the prosecutor’s office − first Stan Levco and then Nick Hermann − has contracted with […]
Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana provided recent updates on their activities, including voting to support the implementation of three evidence-based violence prevention and intervention program models in Indiana and to publish their annual report. Details can be found here.
The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR), in partnership with the National Center for Lesbian Rights and Ceres Policy Research, is accepting applications for its 2022 Supporting the Well-Being of System-Involved LGBTQ Youth Certificate Program, to be held virtually from November 14–18, 2022. This training is designed to help juvenile justice, child welfare, and other […]
Several Counties have traded checks or credit cards for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT, also called ACH) and POPAI is all on board for that. We’re receptive to communicating with your auditor’s office to sign up for your program to make sure we are participating in the way your county pays bills. The process must initiate […]
On September 8, 2022 the POPAI Membership approved the new bylaws. Summary of the major changes: Prohibits an active Executive Board member from contracting with the Association. Creates two new At-Large Board Members, which will expand the voting members of the POPAI Executive Board to 16 and redefines a quorum to 8 members as a […]
Update: Intent to Run forms have been submitted to the Board for Secretary, District 8, and the 2 At-Large Board Positions. They will be considered at the October Board Meeting and appointments will be notified after October 12. 2022. During the Annual Meeting on September 8, 2022 four openings on the Board were announced: […]
On Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana (POPAI) annual fall conference, John Bush, of the Delaware County Probation Department, was presented the “Line Probation Officer of the Year Award.” This award was established in 2014 to recognize line probation officers who have performed their duties in an outstanding manner […]
Bureau of Justice Assistance, US Department of Justice
9/9/2022
Speaker The Honorable Robert T. Russell Jr., Retired Judge, City Court, Buffalo, New York Today, across the U.S., there are 500 specialized courts designed to address the needs of military veterans. During this podcast episode, Judge Robert Russell explains how he founded the first one. This episode is part of Justice Today, the official podcast […]
On Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana (POPAI) annual fall conference, Tabitha Davis of Hancock County Probation, was awarded the “Rookie Probation Officer of the Year Award”. This award was established in 2014 to recognize probation officers who, while at the beginning of their career, show the attitude, aptitude, […]
On Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana (POPAI) annual fall conference, Madonna Wagoner of the Hamilton County Probation Department was awarded the “Founder’s Award”. The “Founder’s Award” is a way of recognizing individuals who have significantly contributed to the field of probation in general and specifically to the POPAI […]
Conference attendees we would be very grateful if you would log in to your Whova app and send us feedback on the Fall Conference. Plus, Anthony’s put a link to a PDF document for your CE Credits. If you cannot access the app but did attend, contact Karen to give general comments or for the […]
Marijuana and hallucinogen use in the past year reported by young adults 19 to 30 years old increased significantly in 2021 compared to five and 10 years ago, reaching historic highs in this age group since 1988, according to the Monitoring the Future panel study. Rates of past-month nicotine vaping, which have been gradually increasing […]
Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana
08/31/2022
Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana
The 2022 annual report of the Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana is now available. The report highlights ongoing collaboration across state government for the benefit of vulnerable youth during state fiscal year 2021-22. Contact Julie Whitman with any questions.
NIH-supported study also found past-month vaping levels rebound after early pandemic drop Marijuana and hallucinogen use in the past year reported by young adults 19 to 30 years old increased significantly in 2021 compared to five and 10 years ago, reaching historic highs in this age group since 1988, according to the Monitoring the Future […]
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
8/30/2022
Register for upcoming youth justice-related webinars. The Role of Mentoring in Addressing the Effects of Community Violence September 1, 2022 AAffecting Change in Tribal Juvenile Justice Systems by Decolonizing Mental Health Services and Integrating Indigenous Ways of Being September 7, 2022 Talking Circle: Exploring the Intersections Between Human Trafficking and Missing or Murdered Indigenous People […]
All registrations (Attendee and Vendor) are now closed and we are in final preparations for the Conference. See the agenda web page for times and locations. Attendees should log in either by phone or on a computer to select your breakout sessions. We want to base rooms on attendance so we are all comfortable with […]
Assistant Chief Probation Officer Laura Rood (Howard County) has been named to “The Order of Augustus” by the Probation Officers Advisory Board. The award was announced by Chief Justice Rush at the May 4 Justice Services Conference. Laura was nominated by members of her community, before being selected by the board as an individual who […]
As talks about a new jail grow, community resources for people with mental health and substance abuse issues are too few and lack funding. Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories looking at conditions in the Monroe County Jail. The first story highlighted some of the problems and the history of […]
The Breaking the Rules toolkit can help juvenile probation agencies, courts, and their key partners work together to reform their current approaches to condition setting and enforcement. System leaders can also draw on the findings from a 50-state policy scan to ensure that state laws and court rules support effective probation practices. Breaking the Rules, […]
What a week for the Fall Conference Registration remains open for Attendees but the Exhibit Hall is at capacity so 2022 Corporate Membership is closed. For a room at the Valley Inn, the cost will be $139 a night. For a room at West Baden, the cost will be $179. Call 888-936-9360 for reservations and […]
MUNCIE — Thousands of Hoosiers struggle every year with substance use and mental health disorders. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office says many end up in local jails, but never receive the treatment they need. WRTV reporter Rachael Wilkerson recently stepped inside the county jail to see how they’re helping inmates tackle this problem. “It’s a […]
Nominations are open for the 2022 Michelle Tennell Indiana JDAI Champion award. Please submit a nomination form for an individual in the Indiana JDAI network who demonstrates the qualities of excellence in leadership, passion, purpose, and a genuine love for the work of JDAI and serving Indiana’s youth. Nominations must be received by 12:00 p.m. […]
Several local groups are working to interrupt the revolving door for Hoosier youth in the justice system. But in Indiana, there isn’t a statewide framework for youth violence prevention. The state’s Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana wants to change that. The commission is comprised of mostly elected and appointed government officials. […]
Vigo County’s Juvenile Drug Court sprung to life on June 21st with its first court date. It differs from the traditional courtroom’s adversarial model in that everyone’s on the same side, seeking to solve a problem rather than exact punishment. The Indiana Office of Court Services issued Vigo County a temporary certification for its Juvenile […]
Fraud Alert: Be aware that criminals exploit COVID-19 worldwide through a variety of scams. If you think you are a victim of a scam or attempted fraud involving COVID-19, you can report it without leaving your home by calling the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or submit the NCDF Web […]
United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of Washington
Spokane, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that Roshon Edward Thomas, age 42, of Spokane, was sentenced to a 5-year term of probation in federal court for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funding for small businesses. Senior United States District Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson announced […]
Wayne County prosecutors initially charged Phillip Lee in 2017 with six charges including Unlawful Possession of a Firearm By a Serious Violent Felon but prosecutors dismissed the firearm charge. INDIANAPOLIS —The vast majority of criminal cases in Indiana are resolved through plea agreements, records show. 106,522 criminal cases were resolved through guilty pleas and admissions, […]
Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home uses the evidence based Teaching-Family Model, serving youth in a family-style environment. Those served are youth between the ages of 14-19 with emotional and behavioral challenges who would benefit from an open campus setting as a diversion from detention and secure facilities or as a transition before returning home. The […]
The Porter County Justice Partners Addiction Response Team, in conjunction with the HUB Coalition of Porter County, is putting on a one day conference on September 12, 2022 at the Porter County Expo. The conference is titled, “The Tangled Web: When Mental Health and Addiction Intertwine”. Featured Speakers Judge Mary DeBoer, Judge Michael Drenth, Judge Christopher […]
CourtFact and Total Court Services‘ Jake Hillgoth is back to meet with POPAI Members at the Fall Conference in French Lick. This year you can attend a Break Out Session with Jason Tizedes called “Remotely Managing Compliance, Accountability, And Communications with Participants in the Age of COVID and Beyond” See details in the Whova App […]
As a spike in homicides triggers a political backlash, top experts identify how an inefficient and ineffective justice system fails to promote public safety. In 2020, a record spike in homicides struck cities from coast to coast, big and small, red and blue. While preliminary official 2021 crime counts suggest the rate of increase has slowed, […]
BrightView Comprehensive Outpatient Addiction Center
Join BrightView Comprehensive Outpatient Addiction Center for a virtual forum with leading addiction professionals who will discuss fentanyl, one of the deadliest and most addictive drugs and what sets it apart from other drugs. They will discuss the impact of fentanyl addiction on our local communities and how to utilize best practices to combat this. […]
Heroin is an illegal opioid that can negatively impact health. Like many illegal drugs, heroin can have adverse cardiovascular effects, such as irregular heart rates and heart attacks. Additionally, injecting the substance can also lead to heart problems, such as collapsing veins and bacterial infections. Heroin is derived from morphine, which occurs naturally in the […]
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Last year, Fort Wayne saw a record in drug overdoses. On average, someone in Fort Wayne died from a drug overdose every other day. It’s not a good sign that this year there are 44 confirmed overdose drug deaths and 46 toxicology reports pending, says Capt. Kevin Hunter, who oversees […]
According to our Bylaws in Article X, Part D: The chair of the Election Committee shall provide written notice to the membership the names of the candidates as selected by the Election Committee at least thirty (30) days in advance of the annual business meeting of the Association. If there are no candidates for an […]
NCJ Number 238527 Date Published July 2022 Length 2 pages Annotation The two-page flyer provides an overview of drug court and other problem solving court program models and available guidance. The document is updated regularly with information on program and research resources supported by BJA, OJJDP, and NIJ, with hyperlinks to current training and technical […]
Inside Indiana Business gives 3 free articles each month, then is behind a paywall. The article is not reproduced here in entirety. INDIANAPOLIS – Dozens of Indiana laws take effect today, including a new tax on vaping products, a ban on transgender females playing on girls sports teams and the elimination of handgun permits. Overall, […]
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK – or text “HOME” to 741741. On July 16, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will launch a new three-digit number, 988. It’s slated to be the mental health version of 911 and make it easier for […]
Amiyah Davis entered the juvenile justice system at age 10. When she transitioned from a residential facility to life in the community, she “knew very little” about managing on her own, she told attendees of a recent webinar, Raising the Bar on Juvenile Reentry: What Young People Say They Need “I didn’t know how to […]
The Indiana Lawyer allows 2 free articles per month without subscription. In what was likely one of the final times he was in a courtroom, Senior Judge Marc Kellams was not acting very judicial. Kellams wasn’t the one on the bench in Johnson County — that was Senior Judge David Dreyer. Dreyer was presiding over […]
There is time to register and get a room, but our Fall Conference is swiftly approaching. Attendee Registration You can book your room by clicking here Or call 888-936-9360 Registered attendees have been notified that the app is ready to download. Be sure to use the email address you used when registering to log into […]
Judicial officers, court employees, probation officers, court security officers, and clerk’s office employees may register for First Amendment Auditor Training. The August 12 webinar will be from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Eastern). Course capacity is limited to 500, but this session will be recorded and posted on the Indiana Courts Education Network. Contact Mary Mitchell […]
After 24 years as a respected Boone County probation officer, Kari Ragsdale has retired as of August 1, 2022. Her career began in February of 1992, as an administrative assistant, moving to a probation officer position in March of 1998. In 2002, Kari was appointed Chief Probation Officer and took on the role of Work […]
Below are the series of micro-trainings on Delta-8 THC that were put together for the Indiana Collegiate Action Network. There are survey monkey links included in the descriptions of each part to check your knowledge after each part. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLvnPRmIZqY-part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S_HMC28AYM- part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqcInnoCewM- part 3
Congratulations to our winners for free registration and two nights hotel during our Fall Conference in French Lick on September 7-9, 2022! Libby Mudd – Johnson County Devon Burris – Madison County Yvonne Haub – Floyd County Community Corrections Amy Burton – Marion County Patty Dyehouse – Gibson County Just another way our POPAI Board […]
Pervasive discussions about adolescent crime have revitalized calls for punitive approaches to youth justice that don’t work Throughout the pandemic, a flurry of alarming news coverage and inflammatory rhetoric from politicians have appeared in national1) and local2) media highlighting serious violent crimes by youth. The issue has generated considerable political attention in Congress3) and across […]
A 20-year-old man carried three legally purchased weapons and more than a 100 rounds of ammunition into a suburban Indiana mall on Sunday, waited in a restroom for more than an hour, then stepped out shooting. Jonathan Douglas Sapirman killed one man just outside the restroom and a couple having dinner in the food court […]
Thirty years ago, when Rutgers-Newark alumna Nancy La Vigne entered the field of criminal justice, policy makers paid little attention to data. “Research and evidence were not important at all,’’ she recalled. “It wasn’t about science or effectiveness, it was about retribution. It was about being tough and ‘keeping our streets safe.’’’ By the mid-90s […]
We’re excited about the brisk registration pace for this year’s POPAI Fall Conference in French Lick. I can’t over emphasize enough your $25 savings is only available until July 31, 2022. I can make custom invoices for you or your whole department! Remember to put the word invoice in the Discount Code box and apply […]
Nomination forms for three coveted awards are here: Line Probation Officer of the Year Founder’s Award Rookie Probation Officer of the Year Awards will be presented in French Lick at the Fall Conference. Please take the time to nominate a co worker and make a big impact. Nomination form and supporting documentation must be received […]
My Healthy Baby is a State Wide program facilitating pregnant women with resources in their area. See a brochure aimed at pregnant women for more details. These events, led by State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box, will be from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, in Danville at Hendricks Regional Hospital (1000 […]
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is encouraging Hoosiers to participate in a statewide survey of addiction treatment and recovery resources. The administrations’ Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) has launched the Recovery Capital Index (RCI), which is an index designed to measure the sum of resources necessary for an individual to […]
IARCA is excited that 24 child and family welfare residential services agencies will be opening their doors on July 28 and Aug 2 to welcome in CASAs/GALs, probation officers, FCMs, supervisors, service coordinators, LODs, and any other community partner who wants to learn more about their services, culture, and environment. Go to https://www.iarca.org/residentialopenhouse/home to learn […]
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – There’s violence, escapes, and reports of abuse within the Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ), where offenders as young as 13 are ordered to serve their time. Those with a juvenile life sentence will be in the juvenile system until the age of 21. OJJ heads up four secured facilities throughout the […]
Greetings POPAI Membership: According to the POPAI Bylaws, Article XII AMENDMENTS These bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed by the membership if a quorum is present at any regular or special meeting. Written notice of any proposed alteration to the bylaws shall be submitted to the President of the Executive Board at least forty-five (45) […]
NOBLESVILLE — An 11-week program offered by the probation department in Hamilton County will help parents of “strong-willed” and “out-of-control” children curb some destructive behaviors. The Parent Project aims to help stop some destructive behaviors like poor school attendance, alcohol and drug use, runaways and violence, according to a press release from the county. The […]
How about ordering your POPAI fashions, paying now, and picking it up at Fall Conference? Where: https://popai22.itemorder.com/shop/category/97801/ You will be ordering directly from the company personalizing these shirts. When: now through Friday, August 5, 2022 (11:59 PM EDT) Shipping: No. This is only for pick up at the Fall Conference in French Lick. Yes you […]
Michelle Tolbert, Laura Rasmussen Foster, Margaret Patterson
This Guide is designed for people who are incarcerated and for those on community supervision (probation and parole) to help them get started—or continue—on the path to further education and training. Document Link
The District 3 Representative position has become vacant. District 3 is Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Elkhart, Fulton, Howard, Kosciusko, Marshall, Miami, St. Joseph, Tipton, and Wabash counties. The Board is now seeking Intent to Run forms from the Membership of District 3 to maintain the duties of District Representative and will continue to receive them until […]
Nomination forms for three coveted awards are now available: Line Probation Officer of the Year Founder’s Award Rookie Probation Officer of the Year Awards will be presented in French Lick at the Fall Conference. Please take the time to nominate a co worker and make a big impact. Nomination form and supporting documentation must be […]
The Republican supermajority in the state legislature is expected to pass some sort of abortion ban during this special session INDIANAPOLIS — This past March, 100 Republican state lawmakers signed a letter sent to Gov. Eric Holcomb, asking for a special session if abortion rights were overturned by the US Supreme Court. The Republican supermajority […]
The Intent to Run forms were posted on the website late. The committee decided to extend the deadline by those 13 late days for a new due date of Sunday August 7, 2022 Intent to Run Forms are now being collected for the POPAI Board in one of the following positions: President Secretary District 2 […]
2022 Adult and Juvenile New Legislation on-line sessions are now available. CPO’s will automatically be assigned to these optional sessions and receive email notification when they have been assigned. Staff can register for new legislation sessions at 2022 Adult New Legislation and 2022 Juvenile New Legislation. Please note that PowerPoints and any additional resources are […]
The Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana (POPAI) Executive Board has concerns the minimum salary schedule for probation officers has not changed since adopted in its current form on September 10, 2002. Though slight cost of living adjustments have occurred in the years since its adoption, frequently these increases have not permitted the schedule to […]
David “Suave” Luis Gonzalez was 17 years old when he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Almost 30 years later— Suave — the pulitzer award winning podcast series which centers incarceration and redemption, provides a first person account of Suave’s experience as he goes through the reentry process. Click here […]
A probation officer suffered a minor injury when she was struck by a bullet while working at her desk Tuesday evening at the Juvenile Detention Center, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. The bullet was fired through a first-floor window from outside of the building off of North Keystone Avenue on Indianapolis’ east side, […]
This panel provides a fundamental introduction to parole and probation, as well as the differences between the two forms of community supervision. It examines how community supervision and prosecution intersect and examine the impact of prolonged periods of supervision. Finally, this discussion presents suggestions on how prosecutors can change office policies to result in equitable […]
Youth drug abuse is a high-profile public health concern, with at least 1-in-8 teenagers abusing an illicit substance in the last year. Key Findings 61% How much drug use went up among 8th graders between 2016 and 2020. 62% Of teenagers in 12th grade have abused alcohol. 50% Of teenagers have misused a drug at […]
On July 11, 2022, CJ Miller will be stepping down as POPAI’s Treasurer, a position he has held on the board for a number of years, as he embarks on a new endeavor as the Director of Pretrial Services in Hamilton County. According to the POPAI Bylaws, all board vacancies must be posted for a […]
The man who killed two El Monte police officers was on probation for illegally carrying a gun when he fired on the officers as they responded to a call for service at a motel Tuesday, court records show. A day after Cpl. Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana were shot to death, stunning many in […]
The POPAI Board continues to find ways to add value to your membership and we’re very excited to announce that we are giving away FIVE (5) free registrations and two nights hotel to POPAI’s Fall Conference in French Lick, Indiana on September 7-9, 2022!!! Our Fall Conference will be held in French Lick again in […]
The POPAI Board continues to find ways to add value to your membership. As an affiliate member of the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), POPAI is excited to announce that we are sponsoring 25 of our members to attend APPA’s Virtual Training Institute for FREE!!! APPA’s 2022 Summer Training Institute will be held in-person […]
A 25-year old man has been arrested for an overnight homicide at the Criminal Justice Center, according to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Just after 10 p.m. Sunday, IMPD was dispatched to a possible homicide investigation, police say. Charles Barron, 36, was found inside his jail cell unresponsive; he later was pronounced dead. Barron’s death was […]
Millions of adults—approximately 1 in every 75 people—are under probation or parole supervision in the U.S. In most states, people on probation or parole are required to pay supervision fees that can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars. People also must often pay additional programming fees for mandatory mental health counseling, electronic monitoring, and […]
POPAI Membership is open to individuals involved in Community Corrections in Indiana. Often, people think the Associate Level is exclusively for Probation Department administrative staff or students – but there’s more. Probation Officer Membership – ($25 for 2022 and $30 for 2023) Probation Officer membership is for Certified persons currently employed as Probation Officers in the […]
We are so thrilled to announce the POPAI Fall Conference will be returning to the French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana in 2022. The fantastic hotel and conference facility provides the perfect setting for probation and community corrections professionals to connect with each other, learn from experts in several areas, and meet Corporate Sponsors […]
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced he has selected Court of Appeals Judge Derek Molter as the next member of the Indiana Supreme Court. Molter will replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Steven David. “Derek Molter is devoted to the cause of justice and maintaining the integrity of our justice system,” Gov. Holcomb said. “He’s proven […]
Mentoring programs are a prominent strategy in the United States for preventing negative outcomes and promoting resilience among at-risk youth.[1] Although diverse in their design and implementation, mentoring programs share a common aim of providing young people with structured support from older or more experienced people, such as adult volunteers or students at higher grade […]
Thanks to a $122 billion infusion of federal funds for public education included in the March 2021 American Rescue Plan, schools and communities have the opportunity to invest vast resources in effective new approaches to close the school-to-prison pipeline. The Sentencing Project has examined the plans submitted by every state for use of these federal […]
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention supported Second Chance Month to help individuals, communities, and agencies across the country recognize the importance of reentry and their role in supporting safe and successful reentry—building second chances! The National Reentry Resource Center […]
Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE!)
5/6/2022
The Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE!) conducted a symposium on April 29 and May 6 on “Charting a Course Toward Social Justice in Corrections.” Drs. Faye Taxman and Danielle Rudes of ACE! hosted the symposium and speakers included George Mason University President Dr. Gregory Washington, Glenn Tapia of the Colorado Judicial Branch and the […]
Youth crime is a very complex problem in the state. NBC Connecticut’s Mike Hydeck spoke with Rep. Craig Fishbein, a ranking member on the Judiciary Committee, about the issue. They discuss initiatives in the Republican-sponsored public safety package that would change how the state handles cases of repeat youth offenders.
Rhode Island College Prof. Fredric Reamer remembers when Peter Slom came before the Parole Board in 1992, some 26 months into his six-year sentence for dealing cocaine. “I clearly remember being impressed with his insight, his grasp of the circumstances that led to his arrest and incarceration,” said Reamer, a longtime Parole Board member. “He had […]
By LIZ SAWYER, CHRIS SERRES and MARYJO WEBSTER Photos by JERRY HOLT • Star Tribune
Every so often, Cassie Carter collapses on her teenage son’s empty bed after a long day at work and reflects on his childhood — his first day of kindergarten, the long afternoons they spent playing at Como Park Zoo in St. Paul. It is how she reminds herself that, until a couple of years ago, […]
Leading From Experience (Part 1 & 2): The SJC’s “Leading From Experience” webinars highlighted the importance of people with lived experience in advancing change and reform in the criminal legal system. The first webinar focused on diverse strategies to raise the voices of impacted leaders. The second webinar delved deeper into recommendations for communities with […]
The NACo High Performance Leadership Academy is an innovative, completely online 12-week program created to equip frontline county government professionals with practical leadership skills to deliver results for counties and communities. Typical Week – Program is 100% Online First Part of the Week: 2 hours of self-paced activities such as watching video vignettes, reading articles, reviewing […]
POPAI will host its 2022 Fall Conference on September 7-9, 2022 at the French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana. Last year, the Conference drew over 400 attendees from all over the State of Indiana who work in the field of Probation. POPAI is seeking proposals for sessions/workshops that present best practices in service delivery, […]
Sharon Mermelstein, Adolescent Addiction Access Program Coordinator
Free Helpline for Probation Officers (and other professionals) working with adolescents with Substance Use Disorder “The Adolescent Addiction Access Program is a provider-to-provider consultation helpline for Indiana providers caring for youth (aged 17 or younger) with Substance Use Disorders (SUD). This is a program designed to support providers who work with adolescents who have an […]
A true, double cup reference is the stacking of two Styrofoam cups that contain Promethazine with Codeine then mixed with soda (commonly Sprite) and a jolly rancher. The double cup is what is holding the product. The Promethazine with Codeine portion of the drink has many slang terms: drank, lean, purple stuff, sizzurp, and dirty […]
Doug Ross, Senior Reporter, (Munster) Times of Northwest Indiana
ALPARAISO — Indiana Supreme Court Justice Christopher Goff spoke with Porter County police officers about the challenges they face on the job. One thing stood out: dealing with individuals’ mental health issues. Goff and others across the state are hoping to address that issue. Porter County is one of four sites that will lead in […]
Despite decline, smoking cessation efforts still critical for people with substance use or other psychiatric disorders Significant reductions in cigarette use were found among U.S. adults with major depression, substance use disorder, or both from 2006 to 2019, according to a new analysis of nationally representative survey data published today in JAMA. The study was […]
The District 3 Representative position has become vacant. District 3 is Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Elkhart, Fulton, Howard, Kosciusko, Marshall, Miami, St. Joseph, Tipton, and Wabash counties. The Board is now seeking Intent to Run forms from the Membership of District 3 to maintain the duties of District Representative. All forms must be emailed by Thursday, […]
Intent to Run Forms are now being collected for the POPAI Board in one of the following positions: President Secretary District 2 District 4 District 6 District 8 please return the Intent to Run Form Updated with extension(docx) to Becky by August 7, 2022 extended from July 25, 2022 (postmarked, emailed, or faxed).
“Unfortunately, they’re very dynamic and change over time,” Dr. Tim K. Mackey tells PEOPLE Countless messages, comments and posts are dedicated to drug sales on the internet, and parents must be aware of efforts — from local vendors to larger criminal groups — to market illicit substances to their children, experts say. “That could be […]
The Nebraska Legislature continued debating the state budget Wednesday, with the focus on questions about building a new prison and criminal justice reform. The budget up for debate Wednesday includes all sorts of proposals, including $15.5 million for improvement to the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney, $25 million for an ag innovation building […]
When schools shut down at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, juvenile delinquency complaints decreased. Here’s what it means — and what it doesn’t. As a former district court judge, state Rep. Marcia Morey has seen firsthand how children can get entangled in the state’s juvenile justice system. The path from school to the […]
The federal government recently announced funding opportunities for Family-Based Alternative pilot programs. Eligible applicants include city, county, state, and tribal governments including nonprofits with or without 501 (c)(3) status. Up to six awards with up to $750,000 per award amount. The funding shall go towards new or existing programs that provide culturally competent, community-based support […]
Key Points HUD is making it easier for Americans with a criminal record to find housing. In six months, HUD will produce new guidelines and model documents, such as leases. The move would impact all federally funded housing programs, including public housing authorities and rental assistance voucher programs. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […]
What do you think are today’s primary concerns and challenges facing the correctional sector? BL: Some current concerns are global. Migrations and extremism are growing issues that pose challenges to the day-to-day operations of justice system organizations. In particular, correctional agencies worldwide need to address language, cultural and religious barriers. A second area that has […]
New study expands on faculty’s previous juvenile lifer research in Philadelphia As more states nationwide evaluate legislation to ban or reevaluate life sentences for juvenile offenders, new research published by a pair of Montclair State University faculty shows “juvenile lifers” who have been released are succeeding – and they point to potential policies that […]
Every year POPAI provides a scholarship in memory of probation officer Donald “Charley” Knepple. Charley lost his life on April 28, 1997, while performing his probation officer duties in Allen County, Indiana. In an effort to honor an outstanding professional and to promote further professionalism, POPAI selected a scholarship that would encourage continued education and […]
Activists and politicians are sparring over whether marijuana cash should go to communities targeted by drug arrests. Legal marijuana sales have been a boon to revenues in 11 states. But as the marijuana tax revenue boosts state treasuries, activists and politicians are jockeying over how to spend it.
(NewsNation) — The search for Vicky White and Casey White, and their eventual capture, captivated the nation. And while many have been left baffled by the motivations in this case, Toby Dorr knows exactly how it can happen. In 2006, Dorr, previously known as Toby Young, did the same thing. At the time, she was […]
Prosecutors are the most powerful actors in the criminal justice system. For decades, they have relied on their immense discretion to impose harsher sentences that have disproportionately targeted low-income communities of color and significantly increased the prison population. For far too long, prisons, jails, and correctional facilities have acted as the solutions to obtaining “justice.” […]
Whether in-person or virtual, attendees will be able to secure certificates of attendance, contact hours, and/or continuing education credits to help boost your career successes. Chicago Hilton August 28 – 31, 2022 Learn More on the APPA Website
Can it really be true that most people in jail are legally innocent? How much of mass incarceration is a result of the war on drugs, or the profit motives of private prisons? How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed decisions about how people are punished when they break the law? These essential questions are harder […]
Recent discourse on juvenile justice reform has focused on the increases in juvenile offending and the need to hold young offenders accountable for the crimes they have committed. At the same time, judicial rulings (e.g., “Graham v. Florida,” 2010) have affirmed the critical importance of balancing demands for accountability with documented developmental considerations. Sometimes, inaccurately, […]
Police discovered 39-year-old Shane Furman’s body on the west side, near West Michigan Street and North Belmont Avenue. IMPD detectives released surveillance video footage Thursday seeking the public’s help to solve a deadly New Year’s Day shooting on the city’s west side. The shooting killed Shane Furman, 39, of Indianapolis. Police discovered his body in […]
In his 36 years at Allen County Probation, Eric Zimmerman, chief probation officer, has seen the department grow from eight probation officers to 29 with a desire to change offenders’ lives for the better. “People get the idea that we wait with bated breath for somebody to violate and we say aha!,” Zimmerman said, during an […]
Crime Grade’s crime map shows the safest places in Indiana in green. The most dangerous areas in Indiana are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime. Is Indiana Safe? The B- grade means the rate of crime is […]
Executives Transforming Probation & Parole Newsletter
Across the United States, Native Americans are overrepresented in the criminal legal system and are often prone to unique challenges and significant barriers that affect their reentry and reintegration. Interactions between federal, state and Native governments also complicate community efforts to address the distinct issues and gaps faced by Native American communities. As such, inequities continue to persist. […]
Probation Officer Donald Knepple was shot and killed on April 28, 1997 after being ambushed by a man at a counseling center on South Calhoun Street in Fort Wayne. The suspect, a former juvenile corrections officer who had been convicted of attempted child molestation, had arranged a meeting with his counselor and Probation Officer Knepple […]
Catherine Mosley Custer – April 14, 2022 Catherine’s life in her own words Backpacker – Vacation Lover Co-raiser of the highest quality, kind, fun and remarkable human beings. Two gifts to all of us, she left behind Chase Custer and Cora Custer. I love you so much and I wish you such good things for […]
Findings suggested new approach needed to aid the unemployed. More than half of unemployed American men in their 30s have a history of being arrested or convicted of a crime, a stigma that poses a barrier to them participating in the nation’s labor force, according to a new RAND Corporation study. By age 35, 64% […]
Public libraries have evolved to focus on the most-pressing community needs. But not all librarians are embracing the new duties and are leaving the profession. The public library isn’t just for books anymore. In San Francisco, public libraries doubled as makeshift classrooms for nearly 200 children without internet access at home so they could participate in online […]
Executives Transforming Probation & Parole Newsletter
4/5/2022
EXiT
EXiT steering committee members, Terri McDonald and Brian Lovins presented at the just ended management and training institute of an EXiT signatory, the Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana (POPAI). Their presentations provided an overview of EXiT’s policy aims, an overview of approaches to aid agency executives in implementing similar measures, as well as examples […]
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is freezing federal student loan payments through Aug. 31, extending a moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to postpone payments during the coronavirus pandemic, the White House announced on Wednesday. Student loan payments were scheduled to resume May 1 after being halted since early in the pandemic. But following […]
What does a pinwheel mean to you? Perhaps it’s a just a toy, one a child might get as a party favor. Maybe it’s an object that can indicate a particularly windy day, or a lawn ornament to spice up an otherwise boring backyard. But to those who mark April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, […]
Event Details Date: April 26, 2022 Time: 8:30 am (EST) Type of Event: Conferences Cost of Event: No cost for Indiana youth-serving professionals Equity has been a term used in the field of youth services for several years. However, in the wake of George Floyd and so many other public instances of inequities in our […]
The POPAI Board received information from PDA about their program recently, and offer these details to our members for individual consideration: Typical Week – Program is 100% Online First Part of the Week: 2 hours of self-paced activities such as watching video vignettes, reading articles, reviewing case studies, engaged in online discussions (short activities 4-15 minutes […]
A study conducted in two rural Massachusetts jails found that people with opioid use disorder who were incarcerated and received a medication approved to treat opioid use disorder, known as buprenorphine, were less likely to face rearrest and reconviction after release than those who did not receive the medication. After adjusting the data to account […]
This issue of Perspectives includes: New Zealand’s Experience Institutionalizing Restorative Justice Recovery-Oriented Work: From Prison to Society Building Community Resilience Takes the Entire Community Restoring Hope and Healing Communities: A Rural Minnesota Response to Juvenile Justice Probation and Parole Professionals Identify Where They Need Support
Better characterizing clinical features of self-injury is critical to provide support and effective treatments A large majority of individuals who reported and discussed non-suicidal self-injury on the social media platform Reddit described their experience in terms similar to those used to diagnose substance use disorder, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health, who […]
By Hon. Robert R. Altice, Jr. · Court of Appeals of Indiana · Eviction Task Force Chair
Housing stability is crucial for landlords, tenants, and the community at large. To consider the needs of each group, on September 13, 2021, the Indiana Supreme Court established the Indiana Eviction Task Force. With a wide range of representation, the group was tasked with making recommendations regarding a statewide pre-eviction diversion program and the effective […]
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has selected Justin P. Forkner, Hon. Dana J. Kenworthy, and Hon. Derek R. Molter as the three nominees for the upcoming vacancy on the Indiana Supreme Court. Chief Justice Rush, on behalf of the Commission, will submit a report to Governor Eric Holcomb in the upcoming days. After officially receiving […]
Applications are open for CY2023 Pretrial Services and Veterans Treatment Court grants. Courts/agencies applying for funding from BOTH IOCS and IDOC Community Corrections should ONLY complete the IDOC application/budget and indicate the amount requested from IOCS appropriately. Courts/agencies applying for funding from IOCS ONLY should complete the IOCS application and included budget. Applications are due […]
By Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer · Office of Communication, Education & Outreach
Judge Les Shively was appointed in 2013 to fill a vacancy on the Vanderburgh Superior Court and has twice been elected to the position in 2014 and 2020. He earned his bachelor’s in accounting and his J.D./M.B.A. from Indiana University, studying law at McKinney. As a sophomore in high school, he had a two-week internship […]
By Jennifer Bauer, Staff Attorney · Office of Court Services
On December 1, 2021, the Supreme Court launched a broadcast pilot project in five Indiana trial courts. The four-month pilot authorizes news media to broadcast court proceedings in Allen Superior Court (Criminal Division), Delaware Circuit Court 1, Lake Superior Court (Civil 7), Tippecanoe Circuit Court, and Vanderburgh Superior Court. The pilot project is designed to […]
The Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana (POPAI) Executive Board has concerns the minimum salary schedule for probation officers has not changed since adopted in its current form on September 10, 2002. Though slight cost of living adjustments have occurred in the years since its adoption, frequently these increases have not permitted the schedule to […]
Submit your application to be considered for the 2022 Donald “Charley” Knepple Scholarship Award on or before 12:00 noon EST on Monday, April 4, 2022. Details and application download
Indiana Department of Correction announced that the CY2023 Grant Application is now available for completion online through the Good Grants System. To register for Good Grants, follow this link to fill out the Registration Form. The CY2023 Request for Proposals Guidelines, CY2023 Good Grants Instructions, & the CY2023 Grant Timeline can be found at this […]
In a brief ceremony today, Chief Probation Officer Robert Reyes presented Senior Deputy Probation Officer Jared Freitas and Deputy Probation Officer Cristin Nagorski with letters of commendation for their quick response to the residence of known probationer who was experiencing an overdose on January 27, 2022. When Officers Freitas and Nagorski arrived, they found the […]
The Governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker, has introduced a new progressive proposal to end the monthly probation and parole fees in his recent budget plan. The Massachusetts Trial Court and the Boston Bar Association working groups recommended in 2016 and 2017 that the state do away with fees, advocating instead that “parole and probation officers […]
On March 11, 2022, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed a major set of juvenile justice policy reforms that will enhance public safety, improve youth outcomes, and use state resources more efficiently. Some of the key provisions include expanding pre-court diversion opportunities, limiting the use of detention for youth under 12 years old, and requiring the […]
The Veteran’s Court of Southern Indiana is now accepting nominations for the Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer Memorial Award. Mennemeyer died when his UH-60 Blackhawk crashed into a lake in the vicinity of Korean Village in Rubtbah, Iraq on August 8, 2006. Mennemeyer was assigned to the 82nd Medical Company (Air Ambulance), Fort Riley, Kansas. Eligible […]
Officer Thomas Mangan faces a long recovery after getting shot in the neck during a traffic stop. INDIANAPOLIS — A fund has been set up to help an IMPD officer who was severely injured in the line of duty in late February. On Friday, March 11, Officer Thomas Mangan walked out of the hospital after […]
Columbia Justice Lab and EXiT presented a panel discussion at the just ended APPA winter training institute. Titled “Partners In Change: The importance of Community Stakeholders,” the panel was moderated by Kendra Bradner, the Director of Probation and Parole Reform Project at Columbia Justice Lab and featured the following panelists: Ruben Austria, the Founding and […]
Lake County Juvenile Probation Department, Indiana End of Watch Sunday, March 21, 1926 Chief Probation Officer Lucile Myers was shot and killed while investigating a child welfare case at a home at 417 17th Street, near the intersection of Calumet Avenue and 17th Street (modern day 170th Street). Chief Myers had received a complaint that […]
We all know what happened in March of 2020 that closed schools and communities. Well, this also impacted the vape “world”. Around June of 2020, even in my reduced travel, I continued conducting scans to see how the pandemic impacted stores carrying many of these products. One glaring void was vape pens on shelves. In […]
The ways that people on probation tend to think about crime can offer important clues about whether they will resume or reject a criminal life. A number of past studies have examined how the cognitions of people on probation relate to recidivism, that is, a return to criminal activity. Less of the research has looked […]
As lawmakers in Illinois and across the nation consider reforms to the nation’s juvenile-justice system, one country across the Atlantic could serve as a model. Northern Ireland’s Youth Justice Agency places an emphasis on early diversion, community involvement and restorative justice. Kelvin Doherty, assistant director of the Agency, said the goal is to keep kids […]
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Nate Moellering, like many others, never looked like someone who was a drug addict, but he dealt with the same struggles many others have faced. He was introduced to prescription opioids in high school when he had three separate shoulder surgeries from playing football. He quickly learned the pills didn’t […]
When performing calculations, some neurons are active when adding, others when subtracting. The brain has neurons that fire specifically during certain mathematical operations. This is shown by a recent study conducted by the Universities of Tübingen and Bonn. The findings indicate that some of the neurons detected are active exclusively during additions, while others are […]
Submit your application to be considered for the 2022 Donald “Charley” Knepple Scholarship Award by April 4, 2022. The winner will be announced at the 2022 IOCS Conference in May. The qualified candidate chosen for the Scholarship Award will receive $2,500.00 to help pay for their costs in continuing his or her education pursuing a […]
This page was part of the promotion for Spring 2022 Management Institute. We’ll update it again for Fall Conference! Colors of these items are more muted. For example, Linda Brady is modeling the Maroon long sleeve here.
Building Bridges, Mending Fences Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research (APPR) is offering a four-session virtual course on community engagement and criminal legal system policy and practice. The course will help participants understand the spectrum of community engagement and create a plan for meaningful community engagement. Four 90-minute sessions will be held on the following Wednesdays […]
State policymakers spent much of the past two years responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, urgent employment and housing needs, and nationwide calls for racial justice following the murder of George Floyd and other acts of racial violence. Yet, amid these overwhelming challenges, a lower-profile issue—probation and parole reform—found traction with legislatures throughout the country. Since […]
POPAI brings you a practical program with actionable tips to help new Chief Probation Officers and managing leaders navigate the complexity of their work as well as meet helpful connections throughout Indiana Probation. Thursday and Friday at the Management Institute, former LA County Probation Chief Terri McDonald and APPA President Dr. Brian Lovins present strategies […]
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In 2021, Governor Holcomb signed HEA 1068 (the Local JRAC Statutes) into law. This important legislation, passed unanimously by both houses of the General Assembly, demonstrates Indiana’s renewed commitment to the principles of Justice Reinvestment. It also institutionalizes a critical state-local partnership that will help reinvest criminal justice resources where they are most needed. Continue […]
Lake County Board of Commissioners, et al., v. State of Indiana, et al., Case No. 22S-MI-64 The Indiana Supreme Court found, in an opinion written by Chief Justice Rush with concurrence from Justices David, Massa, Slaughter, and Goff, that probation officers are state employees for the purposes of IC 4-6-2-1.5, which requires the Attorney General […]
Here’s the impressive line up of speakers for the POPAI New CPO Orientation and Management Institute March 9, 10, and 11. New CPO Orientation Wednesday: Heather Falks Jennifer Bauer Troy Hatfield both presenting then facilitating a round table discussion with veteran CPOs Thursday Management Institute Terri McDonald Misty Resendez Angie Hensley Friday Management Institute Brian […]
LOWELL — Indiana State troopers from the Lowell post made 526 overnight arrests on impaired driving charges last year, the department reported. “These statistics include arrests for alcohol offenses, as well as drug offenses to include operating under the influence of marijuana and other illegal drugs,” ISP Sgt. Glen Fifield said in a prepared statement. […]
Community supervision, most commonly probation and parole, is a key component of correctional systems in every state and involves more people than are serving prison or jail sentences. At the end of 2020, almost 3.9 million Americans—or 1 in 66 adults—were on probation or parole in the U.S., compared with nearly 1.8 million in jails […]
Time Sensitive: If you plan on staying at the conference venue and you have not made reservations: the discounted group rate for the Hotel will expire on February 25, 2022. If you run into any errors email Anthony and he can facilitate. Reservations online: www.druryhotels.com, then enter Group number of 2451621. Reservations by phone: 1-800-325-0720 and […]
Updated March 7, 2022 Our March Conference is this week! The registration Portal is closed so if you have a last minute addition or can’t make it please contact Karen ContactusatPOPAI@gmail.com. Speakers List: you can learn from the following experts in person: New CPO Orientation Wednesday: Heather Falks Jennifer Bauer Troy Hatfield both presenting […]
DeKalb County Community Corrections (DCCC) has an opening for Executive Director. Review the full job description and requirements then respond on or before Wednesday February 16, 2022
Kaitlin Vanderpool was at a low point when she entered the Hamilton County Jail. She’d been convicted of her third drunken driving offense and was sentenced in May to three months in jail and two years probation. “It was my first incarceration, I was lost, directionless,” Vanderpool, 36, said. “I knew I had to do […]
(WETM) – As part of her first State of the State address New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new ‘Jails to Jobs” initiative to “improve re-entry into the workforce and reduce recidivism by focusing on connecting previously incarcerated individuals with education, resources and opportunities for job placement.” The proposal includes, among other plans, an […]
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Henry County is building a new 246-bed jail and sheriff’s office near the New Castle Correctional Facility on Van Nuys Road. The $24 million project is expected to house inmates as early as mid-February. With its construction, the new jail is expected to solve what has been a persistent overcrowding problem for […]
Florida doesn’t provide for murder victims to take time off work. That could change soon. Few advocates elicit the sympathy of lawmakers like the victims of serious crimes. So, expect lawmakers to take notice as Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice outline three policy priorities for the 2022 Session. The organization this year wants to […]
(STACKER) — The coronavirus has caused increased stress and isolation for many people. Some have turned to substance abuse or increased the quantity and frequency of drug use during the coronavirus restrictions. Others turned to new drugs if their preferred drug became more difficult to access. More drug users were using alone due to social […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A new year means new laws for Indiana. 13 Investigates looked at three new laws set to impact Hoosiers in 2022. One will stop surprise medical billing. Another expands e-prescriptions. The third requires new internet policies for school districts.
Applicants must be certified by IOCS as of February 28, 2022, to be eligible to apply and may request a maximum of $10,000 per problem-solving court. Separate applications are required if applying for more than one grant option. Applications will be accepted through February 28 at 6:00 p.m. (Eastern). Contact IOCSGrants@courts.in.gov with questions.
FSSA Division of Mental Health and Addiction, the Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement, the Governor, and IOCS are providing the opportunity for counties to support development and capacity building of community coordination focused on substance use treatment and recovery. Eligible respondents are local non-profit agencies who have been in existence for a […]
POPAI is excited to announce registration for the 2022 POPAI Management Institute and 2022 New Chief Probation Officer Orientation is now open. Management Institute The 2022 POPAI Management Institute will be held on Thursday, March 10th and Friday, March 11th. While we are still working on an agenda for both days, we promise exciting sessions […]
Substance use disorders, which include substance dependence and abuse, have a tremendous impact on individuals, families, and communities. Read the five statements that are based on practices rated by CrimeSolutions.
Hosted by Dr. James Bonta, this webinar will explore how the Strategic Training Initiative in Community Supervision (STICS) model can help community supervision officers use RNR more effectively with their caseloads. Dr. Bonta will explore “the various evaluations of STICS and similar training programs together with a large-scale implementation of STICS.” Date: Wednesday, February 16, […]
Measurements of trees’ impact on 5G transmissions could prove vital to using a new class of signal. As 5G technology gets fully implemented over the next several years, cellphones and other wireless tech will grow more powerful with increased data flow and lower latency. But along with these benefits comes a question: Will your next-generation […]
I sent everyone an email about the launch of Management Institute and Chief Probation Officer Orientation registration last week! If you didn’t receive an email or you’d like to review go to the event page. Custom invoices including department annual memberships are available at request right now. Email Karen at ContactUsatPOPAI@gmail.com . We’re looking forward […]
A new report examining jail data between 2014 and 2019 was released by John Jay College. The report summarized findings from three urban counties—Durham County, NC, Louisville-Jefferson County, KY, and St. Louis County, MO—and produced three key findings. Finding one, the average length of stay (LOS) in jail increased in all three counties. The LOS […]
The Vera Institute of Justice recently released a toolkit to help local communities shrink jail populations. One suggested strategy is for key stakeholders such as probation officers to acknowledge their power to effect change. For example, probation agencies hold significant decision-making power since they determine when to report for probation violations, when to recommend someone […]
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) has released a lot of new data over the past few weeks that help us finally see — both nationally and state-by-state — how policy choices made in the first year of the pandemic impacted correctional populations. Unsurprisingly, the numbers document the tragedy of thousands of lives lost behind […]
The American Probation and Parole Association is pleased to issue a Call for Presenters for its 47th Annual Training Institute, August 28 – 31, 2022, in Chicago IL. Learn more from this informative flyer.
A bill targeting multiple areas of juvenile justice reform passed a committee vote Wednesday. The Indiana House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code unanimously passed House Bill 1359, which would prohibit children under the age of 12 from being detained, create better data collection, implement risk assessment tools and boost support for youth re-entering society, among […]
A package of bills proposed by Republican senators in efforts to curb crime in Marion County were met with some opposition during a committee hearing. The bills were unveiled last month, and the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard testimony Tuesday. More than 20 people signed up to speak at the hearing, including members of […]
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush addressed the Governor and a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly for the annual State of the Judiciary. The formal update on the work of the judicial branch was held today in the chamber of the Indiana House of Representatives. Read and watch the speech online –>
A big jump in Indiana county jail overcrowding has state lawmakers looking to partially roll back a nearly decade-old criminal sentencing overhaul and let judges send more people convicted of low-level felonies into state prisons. An Indiana House committee voted this past week in favor of a proposal dropping the state’s requirement that most people sentenced for […]
Marcos Nieves lived in Hampshire House in Manchester, federal transitional housing for people reentering New Hampshire communities from federal prisons. He needed an apartment or, to begin, a room in a rooming house. He had a job at Popeyes earning $13 an hour. He has skills running heavy equipment and wants to get another job […]
With deepest sorrow, the University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute announces the passing of our Director, Dr. Edward J. Latessa, on January 11, 2022 at 5:55pm ET after a long and fierce battle with cancer. Dr. Latessa was a devoted leader and a trusted advisor to corrections agencies worldwide, and the tremendous loss of his presence […]
The ways that people on probation tend to think about crime can offer important clues about whether they will resume or reject a criminal life. A number of past studies have examined how probationers’ cognitions relate to recidivism, that is, a return to criminal activity. Less of the research has looked at links between cognition […]
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office (DAO), in a news conference that was livestreamed on Facebook, District Attorney Larry Krasner said the DAO has come up with two different waves of probation and parole policy changes. “These policies are closely connected in my mind to public safety because we all live in a […]
The Carey Group (TCG) and Carey Group Publishing (CGP) have recently been acquired by Empower Community Care. This acquisition brings TCG and CGP into a family of programs and services that, like our own, help people who are justice-involved improve their lives. Empower’s mission—to transform the lives of troubled youth, adults, their families, and their […]
You are invited to an event to learn more about Indiana’s My Healthy Baby initiative, which will launch in Brown, Monroe, and Owen counties in January 2022. The hour-long event will include an overview of the program and outline how you can help achieve the goal of saving at least 200 babies a year by […]
After several months of analysis and policy development, in 2017 Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed Act 226, which codified the Justice Reinvestment policy framework developed by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform. It included policies to reduce lengthy probation terms and large probation caseloads, improve the cost-effectiveness of responses to probation and parole violations, […]
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Just after lunch on Dec. 22, Joe Hooker walked into the Circuit Court at the Tippecanoe County Court and was greeted by friends and his former colleagues. Hooker wasn’t sure why everybody had gathered. Perhaps they were there to convince him to return to his old position as a Tippecanoe County probation […]
The COVID-19 pandemic strained problem-solving courts’ ability to ensure access to effective treatment and encourage connection and purpose. Vigo County Veterans Treatment Court coordinator James Ramer wanted to motivate participants to remain engaged, connected, and motivated. He challenged participants to remain sanction free for six months with the reward of seeing him shave his head. […]
Angie Hensley-Langrel, Deputy Director of Justice Services | Office of Court Services
Seven years ago, former Chief Justice Brent Dickson established the Committee to Study Evidence-Based Pretrial Release. Since then, pretrial release was a focal point of Indiana’s Evidence-Based Decision-Making initiative and is now a crucial part of the Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council’s (JRAC) responsibilities. In 2020 the Pretrial Services Rules and Pretrial Release committees were established […]
The American Parole and Probation Association (APPA) will host the annual Winter Training Institute from January 30th, 2022 to February 2nd, 2022 in a hybrid format. The institute will include topics on supervision strategies, leadership and management, reentry, research/evidence-based practices, mental health and substance use, diversity, and juvenile justice. Be sure to catch the EXiT […]
Julie Whitman, Executive Director | Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana
An adult with a serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, who has been accused of a crime, may be found incompetent to stand trial and may receive services to attain competency. But when it comes to juveniles and the delinquency court, Indiana has not had a clear process for determining a child’s competency to […]
Please save the date for an event to learn more about Indiana’s My Healthy Baby initiative, which will be launching in Brown, Monroe, and Owen Counties in January 2022. We will be providing an overview of the program and will outline how you can help achieve the goal of saving at least 200 babies a […]
Judge Kimberly S. Dowling | Delaware Circuit Court 2
In 2021, the Indiana Supreme Court created the Civil Litigation Taskforce as part of the Indiana Innovation Initiative. The Taskforce includes attorneys and judges from around the state and is chaired by attorney Steven Badger of Barnes and Thornburg. The Court directed the Taskforce to focus on improving civil litigation procedures and case management. Subcommittees […]
“What we say within a group, the ideas we suggest, and the way we support others, signals something about who we are to our coworkers. It can attract people to us or repel them,” says Melissa Chamberlin, assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship at Iowa State University, and coauthor of a paper on the topic […]
This report is the 29th in a series that began in 1981. It includes characteristics of the population such as sex, race or ethnicity, and most serious offense of adult U.S. residents under correctional supervision in the community. The report details how people move onto and off community supervision, such as completing their term of […]
John McGauley, Court Administrator | Allen Superior Court
For Indiana courts, the COVID-19 pandemic meant an unprecedented time of change and challenge. When the time came to rethink the way in which it did business, Allen Superior Court found an opportunity amidst the turmoil. In the summer of 2021, after months of research, the Court launched a program to find former property owners […]
A year after a state task force was created to improve Indiana’s juvenile justice system, recommendations for change are now headed to lawmakers. Tuesday the Indiana Juvenile Justice Reform Task Force endorsed a broad range of proposals that would establish statewide norms and tweak parts of the complex laws for how courts and law enforcement interact with […]
This article is a subsection of Chapter 2 of the Supervision section from the Probation and Pretrial Services Article from the United States Courts web page. Indiana is focusing hard on the Evidence based practices but at the same time it seems like many departments are dropping the home visit portion of supervision. I am […]
You are welcome to register for a virtual training opportunity on December 15, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. EST. The training will demonstrate how different local JRACs formed their structure and why, what processes they have in place, how to work with your council on reporting requirements, and how reporting requirements will guide […]
The Monroe County Housing Authority and Tomah Public Housing Authority have agreed to merge operations, in a move that will streamline services and open up housing options for the people the two agencies serve. Because both agencies are so small, merging will make operations more efficient and clients will only have to deal with one […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The shape of Ohio’s state government for the next decade will be in the balance Wednesday as the Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments on new legislative maps that voter-rights and Democratic groups say are gerrymandered to favor Republicans. Lawyers for the state will be defending the district boundaries, which are likely to […]
An Evansville woman’s death in an apparent murder-suicide raises questions about whether victims of domestic violence should be able to impede authorities from bringing charges against their abuser. In the weeks leading up to 34-year-old Rachael Feazell’s death at the hands of Ryan Hopkins, police were aware of at least two domestic violence incidents involving Hopkins […]
INDIANAPOLIS — We continue our deep dive into pre-trial release and GPS monitoring in Marion County after at least two people were murdered in July, allegedly by people wearing monitors and out on bond. There are roughly 3,400 people on GPS monitoring and home detention, which includes GPS monitoring, in Marion County between pre-trial release […]
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra today announced the release of the new HHS Overdose Prevention Strategy, designed to increase access to the full range of care and services for individuals who use substances that cause overdose, and their families. This new strategy focuses on the multiple substances involved in overdose and the diverse […]
Early in October, more than 20,000 letters went out to residents of Mississippi and Florida letting them know the good news: Their private probation debt had been erased. “Jubilant Greetings!” the letters opened, informing debtors of their good fortune before launching into pointed critique of America’s fraudulent justice system that disproportionately incarcerates poor people and […]
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s governor has appointed someone who once was incarcerated to the state’s parole board for the first time. Democratic Gov. Dan McKee said Friday that he appointed Peter Slom, making him the first formerly incarcerated person to join the Rhode Island Parole Board. Slom went before the board in 1992, […]
In July 2021, the Association for Continuing Legal Education presented its Award of Outstanding Achievement to the Indiana State Bar Association for Open Conversations: Racism and Racial Injustice, an ISBA program of dialogue and introspection about race and culture in the legal landscape. The program has heightened awareness within the legal community of racism and […]
