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New data: The changes in prisons, jails, probation, and parole in the first year of the pandemic

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Prison Policy Initiative

01/11/2022

Wendy Sawyer

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 […]

Call for Presenters for APPA 2022 Summer Training Institute in Chicago

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APPA

1/20/2022

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.

Juvenile justice reform bill that prohibits children under 12 from being detained advances

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Indiana Public Media

01/19/2022

Katrina Pross

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 […]

Lawmakers hear from opponents, supporters of Senate GOP crime bill package

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Indiana Public Media

01/11/2022

Katrina Pross

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 […]

State of the Judiciary

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Indiana Supreme Court

01/12/2022

Indiana Supreme Court

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 –>

Indiana lawmakers eye returning to more prison sentences

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Indiana Public Media

01/08/2022

Associated Press

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 […]

Half Way Home: Housing and the Formerly Incarcerated

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InDepthNH.org

11/27/2021

Terry Farish, InDepthNH.org

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 […]

In Beloved Memory of Dr. Edward J. Latessa

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University of Cincinnati

01/12/2022

Corrections Institute

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 […]

Crime and Desistance: Probing How Probationers’ Thoughts on Crime May Inform Their Conduct

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National Institute of Justice

7/2/2021

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 District Attorney’s Office Announces New Probation and Parole Policy Changes

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Davis Vanguard

12/5/2021

Stacie Guevara

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) acquired by Empower Community Care

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The Carey Group

1/7/2022

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 […]

Brown, Monroe, and Owen Counties: Register for an Informational Meeting about My Healthy Baby at the new Regional Academic Health Center

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State Health Department

1/4/2022

Dr. Kris Box

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 […]

Georgia: Monitoring Data Trends after 2017 Justice Reinvestment Initiative Reforms

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Justice Center

11/2021

Angela Gunter, Alison Martin

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, […]

Retired Tippecanoe Co. probation officer receives state ‘Circle of Corydon’ award

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Journal & Courier

12/28/2021

Noe Pdilla

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 […]

Vigo County Courts Engage Participants in an Unlikely Way

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Indiana Court Tiimes

11/5/2021

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. […]

Pretrial in Action: Evidence based decision making

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Indiana Court Times

11/5/2021

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 […]

APPA Winter Training Institute

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EXiT December 2021 Newsletter

12/21/2021

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 […]

Is this juvenile competent to engage in the delinquency process?

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Indiana Court Times

11/15/2021

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 […]

My Healthy Baby Event Save the Date – Community – January 27, 2022 – Bloomington

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State Health Commissioner

12/8/2021

Kris Box, MD, FACOG

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 […]

Civil Litigation Taskforce Considers Recommendations to Assist Self-Represented Litigants

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Indiana Court Times

11/4/2021

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 […]

‘Supportive Voices’ Get Picked for Teams at Work

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Route Fifty

12/8/2021

By Rachel Cramer

“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 […]

Probation and Parole in the United States, 2020

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Bureau of Justice Statistics

December 2021

Danielle Kaeble

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 […]

Allen Superior Court Foreclosure Surplus Program

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Indiana Court Times

11/5/2021

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 […]

Indiana juvenile justice task force wants minimum age for detainment, other reforms

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Indiana Public Media

12/15/2021

Katrina Pross

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 […]

Probation Officer Home Visits Meets Evidence Based Practices

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United States Courts

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 […]

JRAC’s Community Corrections Code Review Report and Annual Report

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JRAC’s Community Corrections Code Review Report and Annual Report are available online at https://www.in.gov/justice/reports/

JRAC Webinar on 12/15/2021: Local JRAC formation and structure

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Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council

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 […]

Housing agencies agree to merge (Wisconsin)

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Monroe County (Wisconsin) Herald

12/2/2021

KARIANN FARREY

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 […]

Ohio redistricting battle heads to state Supreme Court

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The Journal Gazette

12/8/2021

Julie Carr Smyth

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 […]

Some states have ‘no-drop’ policies for domestic violence charges. Should Indiana?

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Courier & Press

12/7/2021

Ray Couture

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 […]

GPS Monitoring in Marion County: investigating reoffenses and who is put on pre-trial release

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Fox 59

8/6/2021

Courtney Crown

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 […]

HHS Secretary Becerra Announces New Overdose Prevention Strategy

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HHS.gov

10/27/2021

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 […]

‘Being poor is not a crime’: Mississippi residents among 20,000 to get probation debt erased

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Clarion Ledger

10/29/2021

Lee O. Sanderlin

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 […]

1st formerly incarcerated person named to state parole board

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AP News

11/19/2021

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, […]

Open Conversations: Education Program about Racism and Racial Injustice Receives National Recognition

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Indiana Court Times

11/5/2021

David Kuhnz, Staff Attorney

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 […]

CASA volunteer (and POPAI Member) receives award

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Greenfield Reporter

11/2/2021

Josh W. Sipes, Chief Probation Officer, was awarded the Judge Terry Snow Award in appreciation for outstanding leadership, service and dedication to the children of Hancock County at a recent volunteer appreciation dinner of the Hancock County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Pictured with Sipes is Marciann McClarnon Miller, director of Friends of Hancock County […]

Monroe County creates new judicial positions to help at-risk families, train probation officers

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The Herald Times

11/11/2021

Rachel Smith

The Monroe County Council has approved three new positions within the county’s judicial system to provide more training to probation officers and improve court system navigation for families going through child services. Becca Streit, director of community corrections and assistant chief probation officer, announced to the council on Tuesday that the department has been awarded […]

The Perils of Probation: How Supervision Contributes to Jail Populations

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Vera Institute of Justice

The Vera Institute of Justice recently published a report analyzing data from nine cities and counties participating in the Safety and Justice Challenge (SJC) which seeks to address over-incarceration by changing the way the United States thinks about and uses jails. This report explores how probation drives jail populations in racially disparate ways—through stringent and difficult to meet […]

Corporate Sponsorships now available for 2022

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We’re ready to reveal our big 2022 Corporate Sponsor plans. Here is a link to the new Tier sheet. Please notice now Gold Sponsors are limited to 3 on a first come, first served basis and will be the only tier on our Jobs page. Please mark your calendars to join us at these conferences: […]

(Cobb County, Georgia) County Judge Bans Elf on the Shelf ‘Tyranny’ as ‘Gift To Tired Parents’

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Route Fifty

11/9/2021

Kate Elizabeth Queram

Cobb County, Georgia Superior Court Judge Robert D. Leonard II, in a blistering decision, banned the elf, a stuffed toy that serves as a lookout for Santa around the world. Santa Claus may have to find a new way to spy on children in Cobb County, Georgia after a blistering court decision banning the Elf […]

No Mountain Too High: Innovation Groups Explore How Courts Can Be Better

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Court Times

11/5/2021

Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer | Office of Communication, Education & Outreach

When you reach a summit, it’s only natural to declare victory, but some journeys demand looking for an even higher peak. Exploring what Indiana’s court system can be—how it can best serve the community and resolve disputes fairly and efficiently—means looking for the next mountain to climb. This is exactly what the Supreme Court has […]

My Healthy Baby: State Program for Pregnant and New Mothers – Sign Up Link for Updates and Informational Webinars

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Get information about My Healthy Baby, a Statewide initiative to support new and expecting Mothers by matching them with helpful free resources. Sign up to receive updates and invitations to informational webinars from the Indiana OB Navigator Program: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/INSDHB5/signup/16028

Congress must replace youth prisons with something that actually helps youth

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The Hill

10/5/2021

Patrick McCarthy and K. Ricky Watson, Jr.

This past October marked Youth Justice Action Month, which has now become a national rallying cry for a new approach to youth justice. In the 13 years since the first action month, many conditions have changed for youth in the legal system, but one fact remains the same: the youth legal system doesn’t work. Congress […]

Fingerprint Drug Tests

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The Recovery Village

5/20/2021

Megan Hull

Intelligent fingerprinting may be a valuable new way to detect drug use. A fingerprint drug test uses small amounts of sweat on the tip of a person’s finger to measure drug content in their body. The finger is pressed against a tamper-proof cartridge and results appear on a screen. The sample can be collected in […]

Cities Crack Down on Unvaccinated Municipal Workers

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10/20/2021

Andrea Noble

New York City expanded its vaccine mandate to all employees Wednesday while Chicago began to place police officers who refused to disclose vaccine status on unpaid leave. Cities that mandate Covid-19 vaccinations for municipal workers are beginning to crack down on employees who refuse inoculations, with some preparing to suspend or fire holdouts in the […]

Final Report of the Interim Study Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

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Indiana General Assembly

The Final Report of the committee is attached and is posted online HERE. https://iga.in.gov/documents/b7b4d6db The report contains hyperlinks to the Minutes from the three (3) meetings and hyperlinks to all exhibits.

Incentivizing ex-cons to get jobs reduces crime and helps small businesses

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The Hill

9/29/2021

Devon Kurtz, opinion contributor

After months of lockdowns, capacity restrictions and mandated closures, small businesses crept back into the economy this summer only to face a record-setting labor shortage. Among small businesses, 49 percent reported persistent job vacancies this summer, especially in low-skill industries. This labor crisis presents a unique opportunity to get millions of formerly incarcerated Americans into […]

We Can’t Transform Policing Without Addressing Trauma

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Route Fifty

10/28/2021

Tashante McCoy and Eric Jones

COMMENTARY | Studies show that many police officers suffer trauma on the job. Officer wellness programs can help them better serve their communities. Public demand for police reform continues unabated nearly a year and a half since the killing of George Floyd. Congress, statehouses and city councils nationwide are weighing a dizzying array of proposals. […]

Corrections case manager helps detention center inmate get her diploma

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The Star

10/8/2021

Amelia Blades Steward

EASTON — Although small in stature, Amanda Tondin, a case manager with the Talbot County Department of Corrections, commands respect from her peers and has a huge heart for the inmate population she serves. Recently she helped an 18-year-old female inmate get her high school diploma — an important completer step toward the inmate’s future. […]

POPAI Board Seeks New District 5 Representative

C.J. Miller, POPAI District 5 Representative, has been selected to be the POPAI Treasurer. This leaves the District 5 Representative position open so POPAI seeks Intent to Run forms from interested qualified candidates. Candidates must be POPAI Members in good standing and able to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the Intent to Run Form as […]

Justice David announces fall 2022 retirement

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Indiana Supreme Court

11/03/2021

Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven H. David will step down from the bench in the fall of 2022 after nearly 30 years as a judicial branch leader. He is Indiana’s 106th Supreme Court justice and the longest-serving justice currently on the Court. In addition to his commitment to the Indiana Judiciary, David retired from the United States […]

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Guide to Advancing Justice-Related Goals

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Justice Center

This guide outlines need-to-know information about how state and local leaders can leverage American Rescue Plan funding to advance eight key criminal justice priorities. In March 2021, Congress passed a $1.9 trillion federal stimulus bill aimed at combating the devastating economic and public health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Rescue Plan offers an […]

Supreme Court Will Consider if Fundamental Right to Keep a Gun at Home Applies to Carrying in Public

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Route Fifty

11/2/2021

Morgan Marietta

The Supreme Court ruled in 2008 that you have a constitutional right to have a gun in your home. Now, the justices will consider how far outside of the home that right extends. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Nov. 3, 2021, on a clear question: Does the constitutional right to possess a […]

It’s a complicated issue. Here is why experts say Indiana has so many unfilled jobs

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Indianapolis Star

10/4/2021

Binghui Huang

The wait at fast food drive-thrus are as long as 30 minutes. Restaurants have cut back hours. And pools can’t find enough life guards. Even places that have raised wages are struggling to hire. Over the summer. Gov. Eric Holcomb tried to cut federal unemployment a few months early to get the hundreds of thousands […]

US sees fentanyl overdose record; Fort Wayne mom makes plea to include drug on routine testing

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wayne.com

10/12/2021

Taylor Williams

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — It is a new grim milestone. The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced that 9.5 million counterfeit pills were seized so far this year with more than 93,000 overdoses across the nation – a new yearly record. One of the causes is believed to be fentanyl, and […]

Xylazine Spreads Across the US: A Growing Component of the Increasingly Synthetic and Polysubstance Overdose Crisis

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9/20/2021

Joseph Friedman, Fernando Montero Castillo, Phillippe Bourgois, Rafik Wahbi, Daniel Dye, David Goodman, Chelsea Shover

Background Recent sharp exacerbations of the US overdose crisis have been linked to systemic polysubstance use and potent synthetic compounds in numerous drug classes. Xylazine is a veterinary tranquilizer, long noted in the opioid supply of Puerto Rico, and more recently Philadelphia. Yet its national growth over time, geographic distribution, and potential role in the […]

APPA Accepting Applications for Leadership Institute

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American Probation and Parole Association (APPA)

09/17/2021

This training is a 12-month journey of self-discovery and organizational change that provides current and potential managers in community supervision the opportunity to develop the knowledge and competencies required of effective leaders. The class will begin January 28, 2022, in conjunction with APPA’s 2022 Winter Training Institute in Atlanta, GA. Apply by November 10, 2021.

New blueprint hopes to reverse revolving door at Delaware prisons

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whyy.org

10/21/2021

Mark Eichmann

Delaware’s prison population has dropped significantly since Gov. John Carney took office in 2018. Back then, there were about 5,500 people being held in prison. Now that number hovers around 4,000, a drop of about 30%. While happy to see the prison population trending down, Carney isn’t satisfied with the state’s recidivism rate, or how […]

Pennsylvania probation reform moves to Senate floor

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The Center Square

10/19/2021

Christen Smith

(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania senators agreed Tuesday to send a bill that reforms punishments for probation violations to the chamber floor. Senate Bill 913 advanced out of the Judiciary Committee on a unanimous vote. The proposal makes probation violation punishments uniform across the state and reconsiders incarceration as punishment for minor infractions. “Probation is […]

Pathways to Success on Probation: Lessons Learned from the First Phase of the Reducing Revocations Challenge

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CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance

10/20/2021

Probation was designed to be an alternative to incarceration, yet for many people under supervision it turns out be a pathway that inevitably leads them there. Nationwide, one in 57 people—nearly 2% of the adult population—is under supervision. Despite this, we know very little about how to effectively manage and support people on probation in […]

Smaller and More Restorative: A Clinical Recovery Mindset Model for Drug Use in Hennepin County

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EXiT

10/19/2021

Executives Transforming Probatoin and Parole (EXiT) member Julie Rud talked with Justice Lab staff about some of the changes her agency has made to their drug testing protocols, both before and since the pandemic. Rud shared how such policies evolved from data-driven conversations, and how the changes are entwined with a larger understanding of the […]

Jefferson, Gilpin County (Colorado) program offers opportunity for some to have arrest warrants wiped

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The Denver Channel

8/14/2021

Veronica Acosta

GOLDEN, Colo. – On Saturday, anyone with an active warrant in Jefferson or Gilpin Counties for low-level misdemeanors like traffic offenses, probation violations, shoplifting or trespassing had the opportunity to have it wiped without being arrested. The event was made possible through the “Fresh Start” program, the first of its kind in Jefferson County. “We’re […]

North Carolina judges: More felony offenders can now vote

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AP News

8/23/2021

GARY D. ROBERTSON

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Tens of thousands of North Carolina residents convicted of felonies but whose current punishments don’t include prison time can register to vote and cast ballots, a judicial panel declared Monday. Several civil rights groups and ex-offenders who sued legislative leaders and state officials in 2019 argue the current 1973 law is […]

POPAI Board Seeks New Treasurer

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Michael Coriell, POPAI Treasurer, has resigned so POPAI seeks Intent to Run forms from interested candidates. Candidates must be POPAI Members in good standing and able to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the Intent to Run Form. The form must be returned to C.J. Miller (contact information on the form) by Tuesday, November 9th at […]

APPA Two for One Membership Campaign October 2021-December 2021

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APPA

10/11/2021

APPA

APPA’s newly elected and/or appointed regional and area representatives are hard at work. They know there is strength in numbers and to advance the field of community corrections it will require all of us to work together. APPA is YOUR professional membership association and YOU are invited to be part of it! During the fourth […]

Canceled Fines and Fees, $0 Cash Bail. Will Pandemic-era Criminal Justice Changes Stick?

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Route Fifty

9/9/2021

Jean Dimeo

A group that advocates for incarcerated people provides states and localities recommendations for keeping citizens who committed minor offenses out of jails and prisons. As the coronavirus pandemic swept the nation last spring, state and local government policymakers enacted measures to try to keep incarcerated individuals healthy: They released some people from jails and prisons, […]

Electronic Tracking and Monitoring via Biometric Verification Method (BİOSİS)

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The Confederation of European Probation

BİOSİS- Electronic Tracking and Monitoring via Biometric Verification Method Project is carried out with the aim of more effective enforcement of probation measures and monitoring the probationers in this field in a cheap, more contemporary, fair and respectful for human dignity principle. Innovative system BİOSİS is an innovative system that will contribute to the spread […]

POPAI Board Seeks New Vice President

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Sarah Lochner, POPAI Vice President, has resigned so POPAI seeks Intent to Run forms from interested candidates. Candidates must be POPAI Members in good standing and able to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the Intent to Run Form. The form must be returned to C.J. Miller (contact information on the form) by Wednesday, November 3rd […]

Addiction And Low-Income Americans — How Does Addiction Impact Low-Income Americans?

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Addiction Center

Although there is no evidence that demonstrates cause and effect between poverty and addiction, studies have shown that substance abuse is more common among individuals of lower economic status. Poverty in the United States is measured by comparing a person’s or a family’s income to a minimum amount of income needed to cover basic needs. […]

Role of Human Services During Community Supervision

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National Institute of Justice

09/27/2021

Cecelia Klingele

One of every 58 American adults is currently under some form of community correctional supervision. People placed on community supervision often have significant human service needs, some of which are addressed through correctional agency resources, but most of which are met, if at all, through community-based human service agencies. People on community supervision connect to […]

IOCS Announces Dual Status Training

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Indiana Office of Court Services

10/06/2021

Indiana Office of Court Services

Register to learn about Indiana’s Dual Status legislation and processes during a Wednesday, December 1, noon to 3:00 p.m. training with free CLE/CJE. Judicial officers, probation officers, family case managers, CASAs, attorneys, and court staff are encouraged to attend. Contact Colleen Saylor with questions.

Pretrial Services, Veterans Treatment Court, and Family Recovery Court Grant Applications Announced

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Indiana Office of Court Services

10/06/2021

Indiana Office of Court Services

IOCS is now accepting grant applications for Family Recovery Courts, Pretrial Services and Veterans Treatment Courts for calendar year 2022. Apply by November 1 at 6:00 p.m. (Eastern). Applicants must have a letter of intent submitted or be currently certified by IOCS and meet the eligibility criteria to apply. Contact IOCSGrants@courts.in.gov with questions.

Using Creatinine Concentrations in Substance Testing

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National Association of Drug Court Professionals

08/2021

Paul Carey

The NADCP and NDCI collaborated with forensic toxicologist Paul L. Cary to create this handout that “provides answers to a series of frequently asked questions about creatinine as it relates to drug and alcohol screening.”

State Launches Recovery Housing Pilot Program

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Inside Indiana Business

9/7/2021

Alex Brown, Assistant Managing Editor

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs is partnering with the Family and Social Services Administration to launch the Recovery Housing Pilot Program. The program will allocate funding for communities to provide transitional housing for people in recovery from substance use disorder. The state has received more than $1.7 million to administer […]

New State-by-State Analysis of Supervision Violations

Justice Center

A new report from the Council of State Governments Justice Center reveals that prison populations shrunk by an unprecedented 14 percent in 2020 (167,000 fewer people were in state prisons). However, supervision violations still drive a substantial share of new admissions—accounting for 42 percent of prison admissions in 2020. This included roughly 98,000 people admitted to prison […]

My Healthy Baby Program launches in Daviess, Greene, Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick counties October 4 and Pike and Knox Counties in early 2022

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Newsletter

10/1/2021

Kris Box, MD, FACOG State Health Commissioner

Save the Date: Luncheons for My Healthy Baby Program launches in Daviess, Greene, Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick counties October 4 and Pike and Knox Counties in early 2022 Please save the date for Lunch events led by State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box to learn more about Indiana’s My Healthy Baby initiative. Evansville, Indiana […]

BJA Releases Report on Probation and Parole in the United States, 2019

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Bureau of Justice Statistics

July 2021

This report presents national data on adult offenders under community supervision on probation or parole in 2019. It includes characteristics of the population, such as sex, race or Hispanic origin, and most serious offense. The report details how offenders move onto and off community supervision, such as completing their term of supervision, being incarcerated, absconding, […]

Reboot: Entrepreneurial Intensive for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals in Bloomington

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Entrepreneurship presents powerful opportunities for individuals and communities. Here at The Mill, we want to grow our startup ecosystem and create access for more people, including the formerly incarcerated. Participants in this six-week program learn how to focus their business ideas, get customer validation, and present their business to potential investors. At the end of […]

$15,000 Signing Bonuses and $130,000 Salaries for Police Recruits

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Route Fifty

9/6/2021

Sharon O'Malley

Pandemic restrictions and other factors, more than the defund the police movement after George Floyd’s death, has forced police departments nationwide to refocus on how they reach potential candidates. In Denver, Seattle and Portland, Oregon, commuters are driving past billboards that advertise jobs with hiring bonuses of up to $15,000—for police officers. Meanwhile, Chandler, Arizona, is dangling […]

IDOC-Out Donates Hand-Made Quilt to IYG

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IDOC

8/31/2021

Indianapolis, IN – A hand-made quilt can provide a feeling of caring and comfort almost as if you’re getting a hug from a loved one. Incarcerated individuals at the Indiana Women’s Prison (IWP) wanted to provide that care and comfort to the Indiana Youth Group (IYG). The incarcerated individuals hand-stitched a king-sized quilt featuring the IYG logo and colors. The quilt serves as a token of appreciation for all […]

2021 IACCAC Fall Training Institute: Roads to Recovery November 16 – 18, 2021

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IACCAC

Our friends at IACCAC sent over the following information for their November Conference. Please address any questions directly to them. The 2021 IACCAC Fall Training Institute will be held Tuesday, November 16 – Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, located at One South Capitol, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.  The conference will also feature […]

Another State Will Train Police to Draw Blood From Drunk Driving Suspects

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Route Fifty

8/30/2021

Kate Elizabeth Queram

Georgia will establish a phlebotomy program to instruct law enforcement officers on how to collect blood samples, the latest in a growing number of states to embrace the practice. Law enforcement officers in Georgia will be trained in phlebotomy, allowing them to draw blood from drunk driving suspects on the road, officials with the Georgia […]

Congratulations Valerie Runyon: POPAI 2021 Rookie Probation Officer of the Year

9/9/2021

Bob Schuster, POPAI Awards Chair

On Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana (POPAI) annual fall conference, Valerie Runyon, of Wells 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, […]

Allen County OWI Court First In Indiana To Be Certified

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Indiana Public Media

09/04/2021

Associated Press

Allen Circuit Court’s Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Court has become the first of its kind in the state to receive full certification. The court program, located in Fort Wayne, was given provisional certification by the Indiana Supreme Court in July 2020, allowing it to accept participants charged with drunken driving as a felony, The Journal […]

Congratulations Susan Allen: POPAI 2021 Founder’s Award Winner

9/9/2021

Bob Schuster, POPAI Awards Chair

On Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana (POPAI) annual fall conference, Susan Allen of the Monroe Circuit Court 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 […]

Congratulations Allen Waller: POPAI 2021 Line Probation Officer of the Year

9/9/2021

Bob Schuster, POPAI Awards Chair

On Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana (POPAI) annual fall conference, Allen Waller, a probation officer with Vanderburgh Juvenile Probation, 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 […]

State Accepting Applications For Substance Abuse Recovery Housing Program

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Indiana Public Media

09/07/2021

Brandon Smith

Indiana wants to provide temporary housing for people recovering from substance abuse issues. The federal government provided the state with nearly $2 million for the Recovery Housing Pilot Program. The money will go to communities around the state that set up transitional housing for people in recovery from substance abuse disorders. It can be used […]

New Sumner County (TN) Juvenile Mental Health Court Aims To Destigmatize Mental Illness, Keep Kids Out of the System

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TNCourts.gov

9/15/2021

Sumner County Youth Empowerment (SCYE) is Tennessee’s first juvenile mental health court. The intensive probation and treatment program, which kicked off in May and welcomed its first case last month, is designed to help vulnerable youth avoid the adult court system. “We figured a court is the best place to start. The purpose is to […]

Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Warren, and White Counties — My Healthy Baby program launch information for September

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Via Email

State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box

You are invited to a virtual event to learn more about Indiana’s My Healthy Baby initiative, which will be launching in Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Warren, and White counties this September. We will be providing an overview of the program and will outline how you can help achieve the goal of saving at […]

POPAI Fall Conference Brings Together 4 Presidents

9/11/2021

The 2021 Fall Conference brought POPAI Members together for learning, networking, and general catching up. Pictured R to L: Don Travis, Former President; Linda Brady, Former President; Adam McQueen, Immediate Past President; Troy Hatfield, Current POPAI President.

JDAI hopes to connect teens to the community

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The News Sun

8/19/2021

Patrick Redmond

LAGRANGE – As LaGrange County’s JDAI coordinator, Randy Merrifield’s focused on ways hopes will help local teens stay out of trouble. One issue that’s worried Merrifield is that high school juniors and seniors are so busy working toward graduating that they fail to create solid connections to the communities they grow up in. So he’s […]

Adolescent marijuana, alcohol use held steady during COVID-19 pandemic

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NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse

6/24/2021

Adolescent marijuana use and binge drinking did not significantly change during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite record decreases in the substances’ perceived availability, according to a survey of 12th graders in the United States. The study’s findings, which appeared online on June 24, 2021, in Drug and Alcohol Dependence, challenge the idea that reducing adolescent use […]

Basement full of bullets brings federal charges on former Crane employee

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Yahoo News

8/30/2021

Mike Grant, Washington Times-Herald, Ind.

What began as an inspection for child pornography in Loogootee turned into a federal indictment for thousands of rounds of munitions. The U.S. Attorney for Southern Indiana reports a federal grand jury has returned an indictment on Timothy L. Guy, 74, Loogootee, charging him with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of stolen […]

ICCADS Annual Training

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ICCADS

09/01/2021

ICCADS

The deadline (September 10, 2021) to register to attend this year’s ICCADS Fall Training is quickly approaching. This year’s training will be held October 6, 7,  and 8th in beautiful and scenic Nashville, Indiana at the Brown County Inn. Topics for this year’s training are scheduled to include: Court Alcohol and Drug Demographics Current Topics […]

The 2021 Virtual NAPSA Conference Registration is Now Open!

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NAPSA

09/01/2021

NAPSA

NAPSA will host its 2021 virtual conference over several dates in September and October. This special event will be live-streamed from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT beginning on Tuesday, September 28, continuing on Thursday, September 30 and Tuesday, October 5, and concluding on Thursday, October 7.  The conference will offer everything you expect from a […]

Association of Indiana Counties with Justice Christopher Goff

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Indiana Counties

8/23/2021

Justice Christopher Goff sat down with David Bottorff, executive director of Association of Indiana Counties, to discuss the Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council and criminal justice system.  

‘Legal’ Weed? In Indiana? Delta 8 THC Is Everywhere, And Officials Would Prefer To Not Talk About It

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Indiana Public Media

09/03/2021

Mitch Legan

Indiana has been famously anti-pot for a while now. The state was one of the first to ban cannabis without a prescription back in 1913, as Eli Lilly cultivated one of the nation’s biggest marijuana farms. When the federal government cracked down on the plant in 1937, Indiana followed suit with some of the nation’s toughest state-level restrictions. Today, cannabis is listed as a Schedule 1 controlled substance – under state law, possessing a  joint […]

POPAI Fall Conference Attendees: COVID Information

9/1/2021

Anthony Williams

On behalf of POPAI, we are so glad that you are joining us this week for the 2021 POPAI Fall Conference. We are expecting one of our largest conferences to date. While we are excited that we are able to join together, we also want to ensure that we are doing everything possible within our […]

Remembering Kim Thibodeau

09/01/2021

A message from the Putnam County Adult Probation Department: It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the passing of one of Putnam County’s Probation Officers, Kim Thibodeau.  On August 31, 2021, Kim lost a hard-fought battle with breast cancer.  Kim was one of the finest, most dedicated employees to pass through the […]

POPAI Fall Conference: Attendee Information – What to do if You Need to Cancel Your Registration

8/31/2021

Karen Oeding

Update Sept 13, 2021: Refunds requested before the event are being processed and the window of opportunity for requesting options below is now closed. 

JDAI hopes to connect teens to the community

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The News Sun

8/19/2021

Patrick Redmond

LAGRANGE – As LaGrange County’s JDAI coordinator, Randy Merrifield’s focused on ways hopes will help local teens stay out of trouble. One issue that’s worried Merrifield is that high school juniors and seniors are so busy working toward graduating that they fail to create solid connections to the communities they grow up in. So he’s […]

POPAI Fall Conference: Meet Opening Session Speaker Max Yoder

8/27/2021

Karen Oeding

Max Yoder is CEO and co-founder of Lessonly, the training software company that helps teams learn, practice, and do better work. He is also the author of Do Better Work, a book about being a better teammate. Max lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife, Jess and daughter Marina. He was cut from the basketball […]

Indiana Launches Review Of Juvenile Justice System

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Indiana Public Media

08/16/2021

Brandon Smith

Indiana leaders are taking a comprehensive look at the state’s juvenile justice system. That includes broad data analysis, interviews with key stakeholders and recommendations for improvements. The goal is reform – and maybe even transformation – of the system. The Juvenile Justice Reform Task Force is made up of members of all three branches of government, as […]

POPAI Fall Conference: List of Sponsor Exhibitors

Our event is just around the corner, and over 300 Probation Professionals from around Indiana are gathering at French Lick Resort on September 8-10. We will be joined by the following Corporate Sponsors:

Masks required at City-County building as courts see highest COVID cases since pandemic began

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WRTV

8/16/2021

Katie Cox

INDIANAPOLIS — Masks will be required in the City-County building starting Tuesday. The latest mandate comes as the COVID-19 positivity rate continues to rise, with Marion County currently seeing 10.5% of all tested cases coming back positive. According to the county, the Marion County Superior Court has “experienced the highest simultaneous number of positive cases […]

POPAI Fall Conference: Download the Whova App

Get the 2021 POPAI Fall Conference official conference app. Event Invitation code : contact Karen ContactUsAtPOPAI@gmail.com Get the most out of the app and have a more productive experience! 1 NAVIGATE the event agenda and logistics, even without Wi-Fi or data. Access useful information like ridesharing and local attractions through the Community Board 2 NETWORK […]

My Healthy Baby: Strengthening the Support System for Pregnant Women

Karen McKeown, My Healthy Baby Project Director

8/20/2021

Does your caseload include pregnant women? If so, My Healthy Baby may be able to help. My Healthy Baby connects pregnant women with local organizations that provide personalized guidance and support throughout pregnancy and baby’s first year of life. These organizations include home visiting programs like Healthy Families, Nurse Family Partnership, and Early Head Start […]

Indiana to Receive Billions in Federal Funds: New Guidance Opens Door to Funding of Public Defense Services at State & County Levels

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Public Defender Commission Newsletter

7/9/2021

On June 23, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released a new round of frequently asked questions (FAQs) that provide guidance to state & local governments on allowable uses of federal funds received through the American Rescue Plan. The document included the following question and answer: Q: “Would expenses to address a COVID-related backlog in […]

EXiT Virtual Coffee Chat August 18 2:30 – 3:30 ET

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Executives Transforming Probation & Parole

This coffee chat will be focused on earned time credit policies, which is one of the policy aims highlighted in EXiT’s foundational Statement. In particular, Barb will share about Arizona’s experience of implementing earned time credit, challenges related to the intersection of earned time and supervision fines/fees, overall successes, and other lessons learned. This coffee chat will explore […]

APPA Perspectives: International Restorative Justice

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APPA

APPA’s latest edition of Perspectives expands its scope internationally on restorative justice. Come with us as we explore the challenges our peers face abroad and learn about their approaches. Through examples of diverse practices, discover what effective programs have in common and what research should support these efforts. Be encouraged by how restorative justice can […]

Providing ‘Sense of Belonging’ to Undocumented Immigrants

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Route Fifty

8/5/2021

Jean Dimeo

Community identification cards allow immigrants and others in vulnerable populations access to IDs and help them build relationships with law enforcement, according to the Policy Executive Research Forum. There are about 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. but only 16 states, the District of Columbia and 20 cities allow undocumented persons to apply […]

Free Training on YouTube About Adolescent Brain Development (in collaboration with Monroe Circuit Court and JDAI)

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Monroe Circuit Court

8/12/2021

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners, in collaboration with the Monroe Circuit Court and Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI), contracted with Robin Donaldson/Collective Impact Training and Consulting to present a series of educational sessions explaining adolescent brain development. Recordings of the educational sessions, entitled ADOLESCENT BRAIN DEVELOPMENT SERIES FOR PARENTS, are now posted on the […]

Victory Field, Indians organization earns sensory certification

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WRTV

7/25/2021

Michelle Kaufman

INDIANAPOLIS — Victory Field, home of the Indianapolis Indians, now has two new ways to serve families with sensory needs after receiving sensory certification through a partnership with KultureCity, a nonprofit. Cheyne Reiter, Indians director of communications, says the recently installed sensory wall provides a place for families to get away from the loud noises […]

Clark County Celebrates National Probation, Parole, and Pretrial Services Week

The Clark County Probation and Community Corrections Department showed it’s appreciation for its staff by having a theme on each workday of PPPS week (July 19-23). On Monday they came into the office to the smell of donuts awaiting them. Everyone was treated to a cookout at our Community Corrections building on Tuesday. The lunch […]

POPAI Board Elections 2021: Slate of Candidates

The following individuals have submitted Intent to Run forms for the POPAI Board. District 5 is contested and an election for only that position will be held during the Fall Conference in French Lick. District 1-Robert Schuster District 3-Megan Eakright District 5-CJ Miller and Amy Hall District 7-Rupert Strawbridge V-P-Sarah Lochner Treasurer-Michael Coriell Thank you […]

Invitation to My Healthy Baby (formerly OB Navigator) Event at Landsbaum Center (Vigo County)

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8/2/2021

Kris Box, MD, FACOG State Health Commissioner

You are invited to an event to learn more about Indiana’s My Healthy Baby initiative, which will be launching in Vigo, Clay, Parke, Vermillion and Sullivan Counties this August. 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 […]

Indiana Pregnancy Promise Program

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FSSA

Elizabeth Wahl, Pregnancy Promise Program Manager

The new Indiana Pregnancy Promise Program aims to identify pregnant Medicaid beneficiaries with opioid use disorder and connect them with prenatal care, OUD treatment, behavioral health services, and family supports and resources. Ultimately, we aim to improve outcomes for parents and infants impacted by OUD. This is a free, voluntary program. Anyone can make a […]

Here’s Why and How Cities Across the Country Are Reforming Fines and Fees

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Medium

06/30/2021

Priya Sarathy Jones & Anjali Chainani

Every day across the country, traffic tickets, court fines & fees and fees in jails and prisons generate revenue for city governments. In many jurisdictions, fines and fees are viewed as just another source of funds to keep government functioning. But there are large hidden costs associated with some of them. First of all, many […]

Last Chance for this year’s Mentor/Mentee Program

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If you’d like to be considered for the Mentor Program please complete the appropriate application no later than August 6th, 2021 at noon. These links will take you to detailed information about the program (including expectations and responsibilities) and an online application form. Mentee: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2KTZ9NF Mentor: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2KBK7CX The program will kick off just prior to […]

Measuring What Matters: Outcome and Performance Measures for the Pretrial Services Field, Second Edition

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National Institute of Corrections

07/12/2021

National Institute of Corrections

Measuring What Matters: Outcome and Performance Measures for the Pretrial Services Field, Second Edition, is the latest publication from the National Institute of Corrections outlining critical success criteria for the pretrial services field. Like its previous edition, Measuring What Matters, Second Edition, helps practitioners gather consistent and meaningful data to track the performance of pretrial […]

Placement of waived/direct file juveniles

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Indiana Office of Court Services

07/14/2021

Indiana Office of Court Services

The Indiana Juvenile Detention Association provided a list of juvenile detention centers that accept juveniles whose cases were either waived or directly filed in adult court because certain crimes were committed. See the list of detention centers, that is subject to change. Contact Alison Cox, President, Indiana Juvenile Detention Association or Jeff Bercovitz with questions.

When Jail Populations Decline, Crime Rates Remain Stable

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CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance

07/11/2021

Stephanie Rosoff

Encouraging Findings about Decarceration and Public Safety from the Safety and Justice Challenge The primary purpose of a jail is to detain those who are waiting for court proceedings and are considered a flight risk or public safety threat. However, many people admitted to jail are there because they cannot afford to post bail. As […]

New this year at the POPAI Fall Conference: PreOrder T-Shirts

This year we’re offering two great shirts with the POPAI and A Force for Positive Change logo.  Eyewitnesses state both colors are not as bright as these images appear, more true to a heathered maroon and mossy green. Short sleeve $15.83, Long Sleeve $21.01 sizing is Unisex.   Preorder through the Whova app for pickup […]

Supporting the Wellbeing of Adults on Probation

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University of Minnesota

Michelle Phelps, Ingie Osman, Victoria Piehowski, De Andre' Beadle

A new report from Michelle Phelps, Kelly Mitchell, and colleagues at the University of Minnesota outlines the economic, social, and health needs of adults on probation. The report concludes with policy recommendations to improve community supervision in Hennepin County and across jurisdictions throughout the U.S.

New Reports from 10 Nationwide Sites Highlight Key Factors that Drive Probation Violations and Revocations and Guidance for Reform

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CUNY Institute

Victoria Lawson, Research Project Director

One in 55 people are under community supervision—probation and parole—nationwide. Across all state prisons, nearly 25% of prison admissions are the result of technical violations of community supervision—often due to minor offenses, such as such as missing appointments with supervision officers, missed curfews, or failed drug tests. The Council of State Governments Justice Center reports […]

Formal Mentor/Mentee Program Continues to accept applications through August 6

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As our membership is made up of our most respected professionals, we are soliciting current Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, and Probation Supervisors to act as mentors to incoming leadership. We are also ready to accept applications from CPO, ACPO, and Supervisor members to be mentees. If accepted into the program POPAI will cover the costs of […]

Youth mentorship programs can have profound impact on young people exposed to violence, psychologist says

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Fox 59

7/15/2021

Courtney Crown

INDIANAPOLIS — At least 142 people have been killed so far this year. The violence in Indy creates devastating ripple effects throughout our entire community. Thankfully some invested adults are committed to encouraging our young people to rise above the violence. Mental health experts say a trusted adult and a safe environment can help children […]

IOCS Skills-Based Workshop: Scholarship Application

A Scholarship Application is now available for community supervision staff to attend the Indiana Office of Court Services’ Skills-Based Workshop November 1-4, 2021 at the Marriott East Hotel in Indianapolis. It must be completed by September 1, 2021. This four day program includes the following trainings: Real Colors, Interviewing Skills, Case Management, and Carey Guides. It’s […]

Parole Is Better Than Prison. But That Doesn’t Mean I’m Free.

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The Marshall Project

5/13/2021

Abd’allah Lateef

At age 17, I was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. I got out due to Supreme Court decisions, but there was one catch: Parole for the rest of my life. On the morning of Feb. 11, 2021, while residents of Philadelphia braced themselves for a winter storm, 83-year-old Joe Ligon prepared to […]

2021 Fall Conference Registration is now open!

Updates: 9/3/2021 Registration is now closed. Remember to download the app. Participants are already connecting and working on their tasks and getting on the leaderboard, don’t be left behind. You can also view and select your breakout sessions which will help us GREATLY so we can put them in appropriately sized rooms for everyone’s health […]

The Justice Reinvestment Initiative: A Guide for States

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U.S. Department of Justice

5/2021

This guide explains the features of the federal Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI), how it is implemented in a state, and the potential benefits of each stage of a JRI implementation. The JRI was developed and is administered by the U.S. Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The JRI offers a participating state the resources […]

After SWAT standoff, Indiana troopers arrest man sought on probation violation

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WISH TV

7/13/2021

Gregg Montgomery

MACY, Ind. (WISH) — After a 2½-hour standoff Tuesday afternoon in Miami County, Indiana State Police arrested a 45-year-old man wanted for violation of parole from a 2013 conviction on drug and gun offenses out of Tippecanoe County. JF, of rural Macy, was jailed in Miami County with new, preliminary charges of resisting law enforcement; […]

Family Law Taskforce Shares Innovative Recommendations

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Indiana Court Times

7/29/2021

Leslie Dunn, Deputy Director of Children & Families Division | Office of Court Services

The Indiana Supreme Court established the Indiana Innovation Initiative on September 24, 2019. As part of the Initiative, they created the Family Law Taskforce to evaluate existing research on court reform, strategies to improve court processes, and the impact of innovation in other states, and then provide a written report with findings and recommendations. Chaired […]

New tenants, same vision Huntington County embraces Victory Noll legacy

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Visions: Newsletter of Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters

July 2021

Sister Mary Jo Nelson

It all began with questions… In February 2017, the OLVM Leadership Team invited a wide variety of human service providers in the Huntington Community to meet with them. We asked them two questions: 1) what is the most critical need in our community, and 2) how could our campus buildings be repurposed to meet this […]

New burrito spot helping city’s high-risk adults re-enter the workforce

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WISH TV

6/16/2021

Randall Newsome

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — There’s something special cooking in the basement of the Brookside Community Church on the near east side of Indianapolis. It’s a new place to get a quick bite for breakfast and it’s putting a spotlight on the neighborhood. The Brookside Burrito Company, which opened for business in April of 2021, is beginning […]

Nominations are now being accepted for 2021 Founder’s, Rookie Probation Officer, and Line Probation Officer of the Year Awards

The Deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday August 13 at Noon EST for three awards traditionally presented during our Annual Meeting. 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 organization. The recipient need not be a […]

2021 Legislation Update

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POPAI

06/30/2021

The main 2021 legislative session concluded near the end of April.  However, the House and Senate will reconvene later in the year to deal with redistricting after they receive the necessary information from the 2020 federal census. POPAI worked hard to advocate for our membership and though we were not successful in every endeavor (SEA […]

Marion County prosecutor details plan to keep more children out of juvenile detention

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WTHR

7/1/2021

WTHR Staff

INDIANAPOLIS, Marion County — Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears detailed a program on Thursday that would give low-level, non-violent juvenile offenders a second chance to avoid the criminal justice system. The “Second Chance Program” will partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis. Instead of a nonviolent juvenile offender ending up in the criminal justice […]

Arnold Ventures and the CUNY Institute for State and Local Governance Announce the Release of Probation Revocation Reports from 10 Jurisdictions to Guide Reform

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Arnold Ventures

07/01/2021

Arnold Ventures

Today, Arnold Ventures and the CUNY Institute for State and Local Governance (ISLG) announced the release of action research reports from the 10 jurisdictions selected to participate in the Reducing Revocations Challenge: Cook County, IL; Denver, CO; Harris County, TX; Monroe County; IN; Niagara County, NY; Pima County, AZ; Pulaski County, AK; Ramsey County, MN; Santa Cruz […]

The Vaccine and Its Impact on Court Operations

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Indiana Court Times

06/28/2021

Heather Falks

We finally made it to 2021…and COVID-19 is still here. We all hoped it would feel more familiar—but not in the sense that we are getting used to stockpiling sanitizer and masks. Unfortunately, the concerns of 2020 have not fully dissipated, but the widespread availability of a vaccine gives us hope that our old normal […]

$12M OK’d For Design Work On Rebuild Of NW Indiana Prison

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Indiana Public Media

06/27/2021

Associated Press

The State Budget Committee has approved spending $12 million for engineering and design work on a planned $400 million rebuild of a deteriorating state prison in northwest Indiana. The budget committee approved the funding Wednesday for the Indiana Department of Correction to begin architectural and engineering design work at the Westville Correctional Facility, The (Northwest Indiana) […]

He Lost Nearly Everything To Addiction. Then An Arrest Changed His Life

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NPR

06/19/2021

Martha Bebinger

Heroin started rewiring and taking control of Will’s brain in the early 2000s, as he turned 40. “Back then, if you used drugs people didn’t want anything to do with you,” Will recalls. “People gave up on me.” Will lost almost everything: jobs, his driver’s license, his car, his marriage and his home. He found […]

Post-Pandemic, There’s No Excuse: America Must Modernize Its Justice System

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CEO World Magazine

5/6/2021

Michael Hirschman

In the midst of a pandemic that has undoubtedly unleashed trauma and tragedy across our nation, we have seen our fellow citizens meet this tremendous challenge head-on — responding with courage, resilience and a particular type of ingenuity that is truly American. With the help of technology, we’ve rapidly changed our habits, and businesses have […]

Feeling reentry anxiety? Expert advice on navigating COVID-19 reopenings

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Lake County News

5/25/2021

Brandon R. Reynolds

As COVID-19 vaccinations continue, and cities and states move toward full reopening, many people are feeling reentry anxiety — an uneasiness about returning to the old normal of schools and offices, hugs and handshakes, and social gatherings large and small. The American Psychological Association reports that Americans are experiencing the highest levels of stress since […]

The Role of Probation and Parole in Making Housing a Priority for People with Behavioral Health Needs

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Justice Canter

Safe, affordable, and permanent housing is widely recognized as one of the most crucial components of successful reentry. But finding permanent housing is often a challenge for people leaving prison or jail, particularly people with behavioral health needs who experience higher rates of homelessness compared to the general population and often cycle between shelters, jails, […]

‘End Mass Supervision’: Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Moves to Reduce Reliance on Probation, Parole

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NBC Philadelphia

3/21/2021

The new policy directs assistant district attorneys to seek community supervision terms averaging 18 months, with a cap of three years, for people who have already been sentenced to prison for a felony Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is focusing on a new set of priorities heading into his second year in office — ending […]

To End The HIV Epidemic, Implement Proven HIV Prevention Strategies In The Criminal Justice System

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Health Affairs Blog

5/26/2021

Daniel Teixeira da Silva, Chethan Bachireddy

Criminal justice-involved populations are disproportionately affected by HIV. In the US, one in seven people living with HIV leaves a correctional facility each year. Marginalized populations are at increased risk of both HIV infection and incarceration, and this dual risk is amplified among communities of color. The 2021–2025 HIV National Strategic Plan—released in January 2021 […]

When Will Virtual Reality Be a Reality for Community Corrections? Part 2

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APPA Connect

6/3/2021

Joe Russo

In a previous blog we outlined a brief history of virtual reality (VR) and its origins in the gaming and entertainment industries. In this blog we will describe several “real world” applications of VR including military, corporate, therapeutic, law enforcement, and institutional corrections settings. In the next blog we will explore specific ways that VR […]

POPAI Election: Return Intent to Run Forms by July 11, 2021

Be sure to return intent to run forms by July 11, 2021 POPAI invites members to submit Intent to Run forms for open Board Positions. This year, the Board seeks: Vice-President Treasurer District One District Three District Five District Seven Details are in the Intent to Run Form 2021

A Case for Better Funding of California’s Community Alternatives to Juvenile Detention and Probation

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Juvenile Justice Information Exchange

6/1/2021

Emma Knight

Opinion: Supporters of the juvenile justice status quo wrongly claim that community-based organizations are not yet strong enough to serve all youth who may otherwise cycle through juvenile courts, detention centers and on and off parole rosters. Ideally, opponents to reform say, youth would be served by nonprofits close to home, but that cannot happen […]

Colorado Job Opportunity: Chief US Probation Officer

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The United States Probation Office for the District of Colorado is accepting applications for the position of Chief U.S. Probation Officer to succeed the incumbent who is retiring on December 31, 2021. This is a full-time permanent, highly visible executive position. The selected candidate will be expected to provide strong leadership to the hard-working Probation […]

Justice Partners Addictions Response Grants Available

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Indiana Office of Court Services

06/16/2021

Diane Haver

Don’t miss out on $60,000 grant! In partnership with the Division of Mental Health and Addiction, IOCS is offering a $60,000 grant to every county for the opportunity to enhance collaborative partnerships between the local criminal justice system and behavioral health care providers to address Opioid Use Disorders/Substance Use Disorders. Applications for grant funds are […]

See the Possibilities & Inspire Change: We See More Than

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U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Office

U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Office

 As part of our efforts to encourage healing and build trust within our respective communities, the U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Office, for the Districts of Minnesota, Northern Ohio and Western Michigan joined to highlight how equity, diversity, and inclusion are engrained in our organizational cultures.  Collectively and with the assistance of outstanding staff, we produced this […]

Initiative aims to produce peacemakers

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The Journal Gazette

7/8/2021

Rosa Salter Rodriguez

An effort to cultivate a culture of nonviolence and peace at South Side High School was outlined during Monday’s meeting of the Rotary Club of Fort Wayne – and got a vocal endorsement from Fort Wayne Community Schools’ superintendent. Peacemaker Academy, built on nonviolence training in the tradition of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther […]

Mentor Program Application is Available: POPAI Seeking BOTH Mentors and Mentees

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During the Management Institute we announced that POPAI would sponsor a Mentoring Program for selected CPO, ACPO, and Supervisor members to prepare future leaders for the Association and for the field of community supervision. The time to apply is now and the program will kick off just prior to the opening of the Fall Conference […]

PPPS Week’s Calm, Cool & Collected Challenge (APPA)

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APPA

APPA wants to know what gives you strength. What inspires you? What are your habits or routines that keep you grounded? How do you unwind after a long day with family or friends? What keeps you calm, cool and collected so you can make the most of the time you have? For #PPPSWeek, we want […]

A Medical Treatment For Meth Addiction Proves Effective In New Study

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NPR

1/14/2021

Brian Mann

For the first time, a medication regime has been found effective for some patients with meth addiction in a large, placebo-controlled trial. It’s welcome news for those working with the growing number of people struggling with meth addiction. “It’s progress and it’s quite significant,” says Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug […]

HR More Accepting of Workers with Criminal Records

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SHRM

5/10/2021

Roy Maurer

But too many companies still just ‘talking the talk,’ expert says New research from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the SHRM Foundation and the Charles Koch Institute shows that a majority of HR professionals and business leaders are willing to hire and work with people with criminal records. People with criminal records—especially those […]

POPAI Board Selects New District 3 Representative

06/09/2021

On Wednesday, June 9th the POPAI Executive Board met for a regularly scheduled meeting and selected a new District 3 Representative.  The Board is pleased to announce that Megan Eakright, Problem Solving Court Coordinator for Wabash County, will serve as the Association’s District 3 Representative for the remainder of the term which expires in September 2021.  […]

Gov. Andy Beshear announces in-person visitation at Kentucky correctional facilities reopens June 20

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WMYT

6/4/2021

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) – Governor Andy Beshear, along with state Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Mary Noble, announced that in-person visitation will resume at state correctional facilities beginning on June 20. Visitation dates and times can now be scheduled for all facilities operated by the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice. […]

PPPS Week Returns July 18-24, 2021! Request a visit from APPA

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APPA

APPA wants to bring a little light to hard working community corrections staff nationwide. Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week (#PPPSWeek) will return July 18-24, 2021 as we acknowledge our front-line workers who have put their lives on the line to keep communities safe. Thank you for everything you do, day in and day out. […]

2021 POPAI Fall Conference: Call for Proposals

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Present your program at the 2021 POPAI Fall Conference September 8-10, 2021 at the French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana. We are seeking proposals for sessions/workshops that present best practices in service delivery, collaboration and justice programming that enhance outcomes for participants in the field of probation. Download this informative document and return the […]

APPA 46th Annual Training Institute – Boston August 23-25 2021

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APPA

Registration is open for APPA’s 46th Annual Training Institute in Boston. August 23 — 25, 2021 Venue:Sheraton Boston Hotel Website:coming soon! Schedule at a Glance Registration is open with early rates.

A Guide To Gender Identity Terms

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NPR

06/02/2021

Laurel Wamsley

Issues of equality and acceptance of transgender and nonbinary people — along with challenges to their rights — have become a major topic in the headlines. These issues can involve words and ideas and identities that are new to some. That’s why we’ve put together a glossary of terms relating to gender identity. Our goal is to […]

Foundation Provides Grant for Child Advocacy Center

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(IN)side Indiana Business

5/4/2021

Mary Roberts

JASPER – The Dubois County Community Foundation is granting $560,000 to Southwestern Indiana Child Advocacy Center Coalition for its new center in Jasper. The foundation says the grant will go towards a $1.1 million fundraising goal needed for renovations of the former Fifth Street Elementary School property. Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools donated the property, which […]

Juvenile Dual Status Resource Guide Updated 2021

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In.gov

Any experienced juvenile court judge, case manager or probation officer can cite instances when the line between abuse and neglect (dependency cases) and juvenile delinquency cases becomes blurred. This population is frequently referred to as “crossover youth” or “dual status” to reflect their crossing from one system into the other creating dual system involvement. In […]

Indianapolis Public Schools adding addiction recovery school Hope Academy to portfolio

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Indy Star

4/28/2021

Arika Herron

Indianapolis Public Schools is looking to add Hope Academy, Indiana’s only recovery high school, to its portfolio of charter school partners. Hope Academy has been serving substance-impacted students – those in various stages of addiction and recovery – for 16 years. Last summer, the school relocated to 3919 Madison Ave., on the city’s south side, […]

Opioid rescue kits installed on buildings in Bartholomew County

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wane.com

5/14/2021

Lindsay Stone

 BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. — Boxes filled with Narcan are being installed on buildings in Bartholomew County. The latest one is attached to a brick pillar outside the library. “We connect people with resources no matter what those are, whether that’s books or digital resources. This is just another resource they can utilize as they […]

The cost of Marion County’s GPS monitoring services

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Fox 59

5/18/2021

Courtney Crown

INDIANAPOLIS — Some Marion County judges feel pressured to sentence people to electronic monitoring rather than jail or prison. They add this ideally gives a person a chance to work instead of sitting in a cell. However, unless a judge rules someone indigent, they must pay money every day to wear the monitors. For some […]

Benefits of Replacing Multiple Systems with One

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Indiana Court Times

3/20/2021

Lisa Thompson, Project Manager and Mary DePrez, Executive Director | Indiana Office of Court Technology

Deploying the Supervised Release System One of the largest undertakings of the Indiana Supreme Court is to implement a single case management system for use in every court in the state. Odyssey is replacing more than 23 different court case management systems. These systems did not share uniform standards, used outdated technology, and did not […]

Miami County Probation Department introduces its newest employee

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Kokomo Tribune

5/12/2021

Kim Dunlap

Clad in a yellow tie and blue vest, the Miami County Probation Department’s newest employee doesn’t know how to read or write, how to tell time or even what day of the week it is. But what he can do is so much more than that. He can comfort a crying child, show support to […]

The hidden plague

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The Herald Bulletiin

5/2/2021

Elena Stidham

The only things in the world that are evil without bias are the things that plague – and the worst part about the plague of depression is that it’s entirely invisible. In Indiana alone, 36.6 percent of adults reported symptoms of a depressive disorder in October 2020 – nearly one out of every three adults, […]

POPAI Board to select District 3 Representative

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When The POPAI Board elected Sarah Lochner as Vice President, the District 3 Representative position became 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 […]

Work Permits End This Summer, Among Changes In State Child Labor Laws

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Indiana Public Media

05/04/2021

Justin Hicks

Starting this summer, Indiana children less than 18 years old will no longer be required to get a work permit. It’s one of a handful of changes to state child labor laws coming into effect this year as a result of legislation passed in 2020. Beginning July 1, the state will require employers hiring five or more teens to […]

2021 Wisconsin Chapter of ATSA (WiATSA) Virtual Conference

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WiATSA

5/14/2021

The Wisconsin Chapter of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers is hosting an annual teleconference on June 10-11. The $99 registration fee includes CE’s and a two day conference exploring topics such as human trafficking, teens and sexual digital content, assessment of Child Sexual Exploitation Material abusers, and exploring sexual health, consent, and […]

Save the Date September 8-10 for the IN PERSON POPAI Fall Conference at French Lick Resort

The POPAI Board voted to hold the Fall Conference scheduled September 8-10 2021 in person. We’ll register through and use the Whova app but all programs will be on site in French Lick. More information plus a call for proposals coming soon.

Transforming Juvenile Probation: Restructuring Probation Terms to Promote Success

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Urban Institute

04/16/2021

Samantha Harvell, Leah Sakala, and Andreea Matei

This guide provides a framework for how to define and structure youth probation terms to reduce the harm inherent in probation supervision, leverage community partnerships, and build community capacity to wrap youth and their households with any supports, resources, and services needed to promote success. Probation-system improvements have gained momentum over the past several years […]

Probation Officers Save Life of Local Man with Overdose Antidote

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County News Center

5/5/2021

Donnie Ryan, County of San Diego Communications Office

A group of San Diego County probation officers helped to save a life last week during a routine home visit, administering two doses of the drug naloxone to a 38-year-old local man who was suffering from a suspected opioid overdose. Both opioid abuse and opioid-related drug overdoses have been steadily on the rise in the […]

Beam gets top probation honor

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The News Sun

4/16/2021

Matt Getts

ALBION — She admitted it — Stacey Beam was expecting the worse when called to the Noble County Circuit Courtroom Thursday afternoon. Instead, she was recognized as one of the best. Noble County’s chief probation officer, Beam was presented with the Order of Augustus, a statewide award given annually to the state’s top probation officer. […]

POPAI Board 2021 Elections – Intent to Run Forms Available

In May of each year, POPAI invites members to submit Intent to Run forms for open Board Positions. This year, the Board seeks: Vice-President Treasurer District One District Three District Five District Seven Details are in the Intent to Run Form 2021 Forms must be returned to Heather Malone by Sunday, July 11, 2021 (email […]

2021 Legislative Session Wrap-up

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POPAI

05/04/2021

The main 2021 legislative session concluded near the end of April.  However, the House and Senate will reconvene later in the year to deal with redistricting after they receive the necessary information from the 2020 federal census. POPAI worked hard to advocate for our membership and though we were not successful in every endeavor (SEA […]

Indiana’s ‘Second Chance Law’ Seals Criminal Records. But Fines And Fees Can Stand In The Way

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Indiana Public Media

4/21/2021

Pria Mahadevan

When Jade was a sophomore in college, they were arrested and charged with a DUI. They hid their arrest from friends out of shame, and have tried to hide it from employers as well — so we’ve agreed to use just their middle name for this story. “The day that I had court, I was […]

2022 Minimum Salary Schedule for Probation Officers

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Indiana Office of Court Services

05/04/2021

As established by Judicial Conference of Indiana per I.C. 11-13-1-8, the 2022 Minimum Salary Schedule for Probation Officers has been posted on the Indiana Office of Court Services website. Contact Angie Hensley-Langrel with questions.

Court of Appeals Rules Lake County Must Pay Probation Officers’ Legal Expenses

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Indiana Court of Appeals

04/30/2021

Indiana Court of Appeal

In 2015, a probationer filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana against the Lake County Board of Commissioners, five Lake County Superior Court Criminal Division Judges, and two Lake County probation officers acting in their official capacities alleging violations of their constitutional rights.  The Attorney General is […]

APPA Announces Election Results

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05/05/2021

American Probation and Parole Association (APPA)

The American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) is proud to announce the results of their 2021 Election. Voting was completed virtually by APPA membership in the month of April, and turnout was fantastic! More than 650 voters took part in this year’s competition, representing 35% of all eligible voters. Indiana will be well-represented on APPA’s […]

POPAI Board Selects New Vice President

05/06/2021

On Thursday, May 6th the POPAI Executive Board met to select a new Vice President of the Association.  The Board is pleased to announce that Sarah Lochner, Chief Probation Officer for Wabash County, will serve as the Association’s Vice President for the remainder of the term which expires in September 2021.  Congratulations, Sarah!

‘I was a monster’: Fixing minds and changing lives in Marion County’s mental health court

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WRTV

4/29/2021

INDIANAPOLIS — George Lewis was drinking a lot of gin. He was trying to numb the pain, to kill the dark thoughts. Friends and family were distancing themselves. He couldn’t keep a job. He was on the verge of homelessness. Lewis, 59, was out of control, raging. He didn’t know at the time that he […]

Allen County Juvenile Center students learn how to knit, donate infant hats and cocoons to area hospitals

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wane.com

4/23/2021

Corinne Moore

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Children staying at the Allen County Juvenile Center (ACJC) are learning something new from an area teacher: how to knit. The center said it initially started as dedicated weekly enrichment time for students to engage in non-academic learning experiences. Sandy Eager, a teacher in the detention center, began teaching the […]

Counselor’s Corner: The Therapeutic Benefits of Humor in Substance Use Disorder Counseling

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ATTC

3/21/2021

Mark A. Sanders, LCSW, CADC; Illinois State Program Manager, Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC

Humor can be utilized in substance use disorder counseling to help reduce client resistance, increase rapport between counselor and client, and help facilitate recovery. Some of the therapeutic benefits of humor in substance use disorders counseling include: Laughter as the great equalizer. Maya Angelou told Oprah Winfrey that only equals laugh with each other. Many […]

Why New Guidelines For Opioid Treatment Are A ‘Big Deal’

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NPR

04/27/2021

Audie Cornish

More medical practitioners are being allowed to prescribe buprenorphine under new guidelines from the Biden administration. The change means that the drug shown to reduce opioid relapses and overdose deaths can be more widely prescribed. It comes after a year of overdose deaths spiking across the United States. Early estimates indicate about 90,000 people died […]

POPAI Executive Board to Select a Vice President

Adam McQueen, Assistant Chief Probation Officer of Wayne County and the President of the Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana (POPAI), announced to the Executive Board his resignation as President of POPAI.  Vice President Troy Hatfield assumed the role as President on April 14, 2021. The Board accepted applications to fill the Vice President vacancy […]

Knepple Scholarship 2021: Two Scholarships Awarded

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 […]

POPAI Networking on LinkedIn

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Karen Oeding

I’ll be moderating the POPAI group on LinkedIn so Corporate and Individual members who use that platform can start networking there. Visit http://bit.ly/POPAIonLinkedIn and send a request to join. Contact me for any questions at ContactUsatPOPAI@gmail.com I’m looking forward to seeing you there!

Tribute to Lori Eville

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NICIC

Dear Corrections Colleagues: The National Institute of Corrections and the field of corrections lost a true justice warrior with the passing of our esteemed colleague, Lori Eville.  She passed away on March 10, 2021 after a short fight with cancer.  Lori had a long career of public service, culminating with her time at the NIC Community […]

Remembering Donald R. “Charley” Knepple

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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 […]

Open Conversations: Racism and Racial Injustice

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Indiana Court Times

3/22/2021

David Kuhnz, Staff Attorney | Office of Communication, Education & Outreach

With a national spotlight on the importance of equity and inclusion, the legal community is among those entities taking a hard look at its own practices. The Indiana State Bar Association has been moved to effectuate change, inspire action, and take decisive steps to communicate and listen to the experiences of others. One such call […]

Carmen Maria Rodriguez March 5, 1963 – April 19, 2021

APPA

Carmen Maria Rodriguez March 5, 1963 – April 19, 2021 APPA distributed Carmen’s Obituary and additional thoughts in an email to it’s membership: Dear Colleagues, It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of our friend and longtime Board Member, Carmen Maria Rodriguez (Melendez). After a heroic battle with cancer, Carmen passed away […]

Remote or Not…It’s Still a Court Proceeding

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Indiana Court Times

3/29/2021

Adrienne Meiring, Counsel | Judicial Qualifications Commission

The past year has provided a number of unprecedented challenges for the judiciary, which has allowed the court system to demonstrate its adaptability and innovation to keep the wheels of justice moving. With the advent of video-conference hearings and court proceedings being livestreamed, parties and witnesses may participate in proceedings from a remote location, which […]

Indianapolis opens grant applications for communities hardest hit by coronavirus pandemic

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Indianapolis Star

4/6/2021

Amelia Pak-Harvey

Indianapolis is encouraging community organizations to submit applications for $1 million available for projects that promote the recovery of communities hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic and its economic impact. The funding, provided in partnership with Resolve to Save Lives, is part of the city’s efforts to curb the impact of the pandemic in areas […]

EXiT Briefs

EXiT Member Newsletter

The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center released a brief to highlight how probation and parole officers can prioritize safe, affordable, and permanent housing support for people with behavioral health needs. You can read the full report by downloading this pdf. The Center Statistics Project (CSP) of the National Center for State Courts released […]

POPAI Board Seeks Applications for Vice President due by April 30, 2021

On April 14, 2021, Adam McQueen, Assistant Chief Probation Officer of Wayne County and the President of the Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana (POPAI), announced to the Executive Board that he is resigning as President of POPAI, effective April 14, 2021.  Adam served as POPAI’s President for the last four years. The POPAI By-laws […]

Bridging Disparities in Probation and Parole by Ensuring Food and Health Access

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EXiT

4/6/2021

Join the Columbia Justice Lab and Executives Transforming Probation and Parole (EXiT) on April 14 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. EDT for a webinar about how changes to probation and parole during the COVID-19 pandemic can transform into long-term reform. “Bridging Disparities in Probation and Parole by Ensuring Food and Health Access” is the second of two […]

Indiana gets $60.8M to support vaccines in underserved populations

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Herald Times

4/6/2021

Shari Rudavsky USA Today Network

Indiana will receive about $60.8 million in federal funds aimed at expanding vaccination equity, according to a news release from the Centers for Disease Control. The funds will be used with an eye to encouraging vaccination and ensuring equity and access to vaccines for communities that COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted. The money will help programs […]

New study examines impact of COVID-19 on Indiana jails

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Journal Review

4/2/2021

INDIANAPOLIS — A new study from the Center for Health and Justice Research at the IU Public Policy Institute found that changes made in 2020 due to COVID-19 reduced jail populations across Indiana may have long-term impacts on jail operations. CHJR researchers examined jail populations in 19 Indiana counties—La Porte, St. Joseph, Starke, Pulaski, Whitley, […]

2021: State of the Judiciary

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courts.in.gov

4/7/2021

Chief Justice Loretta Rush issued a video address to the Governor and the Indiana General Assembly for the annual State of the Judiciary.

A Fresh Start

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Indiana Court Times

3/22/2021

St. Joseph County Judge Andre Gammage

According to a database of laws compiled by the American Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section, “collateral consequences” all too often regulate the lives of people with criminal records, dictating where they work, where and with whom they live, and how they spend their time. As a result, after they have served their sentences, and long […]

On-Site Video Legal Services: Innovations in Lawrence Township Small Claims Court

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Indiana Court Times

Virtual courtroom The Technology Working Group envisioned enabling remote appearance by video during the first meeting on November 4, 2019. Judge Bacon offered to pilot a virtual courtroom—quite a novel concept in the pre-pandemic era. Lawrence Township has several meeting rooms, stemming off of the courtroom, where opposing parties can discuss a settlement of their […]

LHS Basketball Coach Steve Bradley Receives Transformation Coach Award

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WSCH

Lawrenceburg, Ind. – Steve Bradley is being recognized for his many years of contribution to the Lawrenceburg High School boys basketball program. The Indiana Basketball Coaches Association announced Monday that four Indiana high school basketball coaches will receive Point Guard College Transformational Coach Awards. Coach Bradley was nominated for the award by current Lawrenceburg varsity […]

COVID-19 vaccination expands in Indiana

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Indiana State Department of Health

03/31/2021

Indiana State Department of Health

Anyone age 16 and older may now schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. Click here to register or call 211 (866-211-9966) if you do not have access to a computer or need assistance. When you enter a ZIP code to search for a vaccination site, you will find several vaccination locations near you. The site’s information will include […]

Current Prescription Opioid Misuse and Suicide Risk Behaviors Among High School Students

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Pediatrics

4/2021

Natalie J. Wilkins, Heather Clayton, Christopher M. Jones and Melissa Brown

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In previous studies, researchers have reported that youth with a lifetime history of prescription opioid misuse (POM) are at an increased risk for suicidal ideation, planning, and attempts. In this study, we investigate whether the association between youth POM and suicide outcomes differs by recency of POM (ie, none, past, or current […]

Study: When parole, probation officers choose empathy, returns to jail decline

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Lake County News

3/30/2021

Yasmin Anwar

Heavy caseloads, job stress and biases can strain relations between parole and probation officers and their clients, upping offenders’ likelihood of landing back behind bars. On a more hopeful note, a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that nonjudgmental empathy training helps court-ordered supervision officers feel more emotionally connected to their clients […]

Out Of Prison But Still Trapped: Examining The ‘Afterlife’ Of Incarceration

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NPR

3/24/2021

Terry Gross

For people serving time in jail or prison, it may seem like punishment ends on the day of release. But in fact, thousands of restrictions dictate the terms of life after incarceration, too. University of Chicago professor Reuben Jonathan Miller estimates that there are 45,000 “laws, policies and administrative sanctions” in the U.S. that target […]

Promoting Wellness and Resiliency in Correctional Staff: 1 hr recorded webinar

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National Institute of Corrections

2021

Dr. Hayden Smith and Ms. Karin Ho

Do you want to see what some of the latest data and promising practices are revealing about staff wellness for corrections officers and staff? Would you like to learn how to apply a holistic approach to your workplace along the continuum of preventive to reactive responses? Correctional staff face significant stress and challenges in maintaining […]

IU study looks into how Covid-19 impacted local Indiana jails

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WSBT

3/22/2021

Kristin Bien

A new study found that changes made by jails in Indiana and around the country in the early days of coronavirus outbreak had an impact on inmates and staff. The study from the Center for Health and Justice Research at the IU Public Policy Institute also found that changes made in 2020 because of coronavirus […]

2021 Legislation Updates

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POPAI

Regular updates to our 2021 Legislation Page keep you informed about the bills POPAI is watching this session.

Time is Running Short for Submitting Applications for the Knepple Scholarship

Submit your application to be considered for the 2021 Donald “Charley” Knepple Scholarship Award on or before 12:00 noon EST on Monday, March 29, 2021. The winner will be announced at the 2021 Annual Indiana Probation Officers Conference in April. The qualified candidate chosen for the Scholarship Award will receive $2,500.00 to help pay for […]

Online addiction recovery meetings help thousands stay sober during pandemic

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WTOL

3/15/2021

Roxanne Elias

Richie Webber, the director of Fight for Recovery, says he saw people struggling to stay sober when everything shut down during COVID. TOLEDO, Ohio — An online addiction recovery meeting series is paving the way for a successful road to living drug-free. It started as an idea about a year ago and has reached thousands […]

Distinguished Tippecanoe County probation officer to retire after 43 years

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Journal & Courier

3/15/2021

After 43 years as a distinguished Tippecanoe probation officer, Joe Hooker will retire later this month. Hooker, who began his career as a probation officer on Jan. 3, 1978, will retire March 31. Among his accomplishments, Hooker worked with David Kuebler in 1988 to establish the Tippecanoe County Community Corrections Program and served three terms […]

New Program to Help Formerly Incarcerated

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Inside Indiana Business

3/15/2021

Alex Brown

BLOOMINGTON – A nonprofit entrepreneurship center in Bloomington has launched a program designed to support formerly incarcerated individuals as they develop their business ideas. The Mill says ReBoot was inspired by the Indy Chamber’s ReEntry Entrepreneurship Development Initiative and takes participants through a six-week process of business development that culminates with a demo night pitch […]

State data shows hundreds of Indiana students are arrested on school property every year

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Fox 59

2/23/2021

Kelly Reinke

INDIANAPOLIS – School fights. Being extremely disruptive in class. Disorderly conduct. These are all things that land Indiana students in trouble. They can face several forms of discipline like suspension or expulsion. But some experts are raising concerns about the number of students getting arrested on school property. The Indiana Department of Education recorded more […]

Public Employees’ Use of Personal Phones, Tablets Puts Local Governments at Risk

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Route Fifty

2/24/2021

Andrea Noble

A cybersecurity report found that 25% of state and local government employees use personal digital devices to telework while only 9% of federal employees do so. Nearly a quarter of state and local government employees use personal phones and tablets for work, putting them at higher risk for phishing attacks and other cyber intrusions, according […]

Where the Economy Tanks, Heart Attack Deaths Rise

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Route Fifty

3/1/2021

Sameed Khatana

COMMENTARY | The diverging economic fortunes of different parts of the country in the period after the 2008-2009 recession is linked to differing death rates from heart disease and stroke among middle-aged Americans, researchers report. As the federal government debates the financial stimulus needed to address the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, the last […]

This New Advancement in Interpreting DNA Evidence Could be a Game Changer

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Route Fifty

2/24/2021

Bruce Budowle

COMMENTARY | Probabilistic genotyping software has helped forensic labs close more cases and exonerate individuals wrongly accused of a crime. The development and implementation of forensic DNA typing more than 30 years ago has been a boon to law enforcement, the judicial system and society. The unprecedented expansion of biological evidence that now can be […]

Once homeless, this former foster youth is advocating for change within Indiana DCS

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Indianapolis Star

3/2/2021

Holly V. Hays

Dejuna Rodriguez was 14 when she first became homeless. She didn’t say much about what led to it, just that a lot of things happened in her childhood that she didn’t understand. That, looking back, her mom — who could at times be abusive — didn’t always have the tools to parent her and her […]

States Fail to Prioritize Homeless People for Vaccines

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Route Fifty

3/1/2021

Lindsey Van Ness

At least 20 states haven’t included homeless shelters in vaccine plans. Frank Galloway falls into the most vulnerable categories for COVID-19: He is 87, he is Black, and he is experiencing homelessness. “It ain’t no joke,” Galloway said of the coronavirus, which has killed some of his friends in Greensboro, North Carolina. “I don’t mind […]

Management Institute Agenda

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The Management Institute is just around the corner. Updated 3/16/2021: the agenda and registration links have been removed from public view. You can prepare for the conference by watching the Whova step by step set up instruction video or contact Karen by ContactUsatPOPAI@gmail.com for individual assistance.

2 Free APPA Webinars: Lessons Learned – Using Mobile Technology During a Global Pandemic and Officer Safety, Wellness, and Leadership in the 21st Century: Tools, Strategies, and Solutions

APPA

APPA is offering two free webinars. Officer Safety, Wellness, and Leadership in the 21st Century: Tools, Strategies, and Solutions When: Thursday, March 11, 2021 · 10:00:00 AM · Eastern Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour https://www.bigmarker.com/appa-webinars/Officer-Safety-Wellness-and-Leadership-in-the-21st-Century-Tools-Strategies-and-Solutions Lessons Learned – Using Mobile Technology During a Global Pandemic When: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 · 03:00:00 PM […]

‘The system needs overhaul’ | Indiana prosecutor puts himself on probation to expose breakdowns in the criminal justice system

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WHAS

2/26/2021

Shay McAlister, Jackelyn Jorgensen

Harrison County Prosecutor Otto Schalk signed up for probation in an attempt to expose the breakdowns plaguing the criminal justice system in his community. HARRISON COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana Constitution mandates that the criminal justice system is built upon reformation, including opportunities for defendants to chose a better path forward. But, are the penalties […]

Juvenile justice bill passes in Indiana Senate, advances to House

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Chicago Tribune

2/24/2021

Alexandra Kukulka

A juvenile justice bill that addresses expunging records, detaining young offenders and competency passed out of the state Senate Tuesday, and heads to the House for consideration. The bill, authored by Sen. Karen Tallian, D-Ogeden Dunes, allows for automatic expungement of juvenile records, unless the child commits a felony, and a court has discretion in […]

Indiana man rescued after 3 days lost inside a storm drain

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Indianapolis Star

3/5/2021

Lawrence Andrea

Mar 5, 2021 CONNERSVILLE — An eastern Indiana man who became lost after entering a storm drain to avoid his probation officer was rescued early Friday after spending at least three days in the chilly drainage system, police said a Connersville police officer heard the 35-year-old man crying for help about 2 a.m. Friday and followed […]

Free Webinar: From Pandemic Reforms to Systematic Change: How COVID-19 Housing and Financial Supports Can Permanently Alter Probation and Parole

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EXiT

EXit is sponsoring a free webinar: From Pandemic Reforms to Systematic Change: How COVID-19 Housing and Financial Supports Can Permanently Alter Probation and Parole One year ago, as the COVID-19 outbreak hit our nation, many probation and parole officials throughout the country sought to limit the impact of the coronavirus. The pandemic spawned several emergency […]

Urban Institute Report: NC Revocations on Decline Thanks to Justice Reinvestment Act

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Duke Law

02/18/2021

Annie Han

The Urban Institute recently released an assessment of the outcomes from changes made to the Supervision Revocation Policy in 2011. The report examines outcomes for individuals on probation, post-release supervision, and parole supervision before and after the changes were implemented. In 2010, North Carolina’s prison population was projected to increase 10 percent by 2020 after increasing by 30 […]

Officers attacked at Indiana State Prison identified; flags to be flown at half-staff

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WSBT

2/22/2021

Indiana Department of Correction Commissioner Robert Carter has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at all IDOC facilities in honor of Lieutenant Eugene Lasco, who lost his life after a stabbing incident at Indiana State Prison. Governor Eric J. Holcomb will direct flags to be flown at half-staff in LaPorte County on the day […]

Court Date Notification Systems

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Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research

October 2020

The Center for Effective Public Policy along with the Center for Court Innovation have summarized the promising key research findings on Court Notification Systems and their impact on appearance rates.  The report can be found here.

Applications for the 2021 Donald “Charley” Knepple Scholarship are now available.

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Submit your application to be considered for the 2021 Donald “Charley” Knepple Scholarship Award. The winner will be announced at the 2021 Annual Indiana Probation Officers Conference in April. 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 Masters […]

Consent Searches of Residences

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Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute

2/23/2021

Brian S. Batterton, J.D.

On February 24, 2020, the Court of Appeals of Georgia decided Montgomery v. State, which serves as an excellent review regarding the law related to consent searches of residences.  The relevant facts of Montgomery, taken directly from the case, are as follows: [T]he evidence shows that Montgomery has multiple prior felony drug convictions, including sale […]

The Future is Now: Roadside Drug Tests in Indiana

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Indiana Court Times

1/11/2021

Earl G. Penrod, Senior Judge

Scenario: An Officer pulls over a vehicle for traveling 65 in a 55 mile per hour zone. The officer suspects the driver is impaired and administers field sobriety tests and a PBT, which results in a reading of .00. The officer then tells the driver that the next roadside test is an oral fluid test […]

Trial Court Video Streaming Initiative

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Indiana Court Times

1/11/2021

Mary DePrez

Article 1 of the Indiana Constitution proclaims that “all courts shall be open,” that “in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall have the right to a public trial” and that victims of crime have the right to be “present during public hearings.” How does a court accommodate the rights bestowed by our Constitution during a […]

Mayor’s office releases delayed 2020 report on how to reduce violent crime in Indianapolis

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CBS4 Indy

2/16/2021

Russ McQuaid

INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett’s office has finally released a report it has had since last May on how to reduce violence in Indianapolis. In late 2019 and early 2020, the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform visited Indianapolis and spoke with government and law enforcement leaders and community stakeholders to create the “Indianapolis Violence […]

The Probation Communities of Practice Project

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LinkedIn

2/15/2021

Aaron Burch, Communications Specialist at American Probation and Parole Association (APPA)

NADCP’s National Drug Court Institute (NDCI) has partnered with APPA to launch a ‘probation communities of practice’ project. This project is for adult drug treatment courts that wish to lead the field in applying the skills of core correctional practices and integrated case management to improve operations and enhance positive outcomes for clients. Three programs […]

Race and Equity: National and Statewide Support

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Indiana Courts

1/12/2021

Compiled by the Office of Communication, Education & Outreach

On June 5, 2020, Chief Justice Rush released the statement on race and equity, charging the judiciary to take action in providing equitable justice to our communities. The statement implores judicial officers to acknowledge and confront the reality that justice remains elusive for many persons of color. Chief Justice Rush emphasized five points that judicial officers […]

Indiana to get $12.5M share of national opioid settlement

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wane.com

2/4/2021

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s attorney general says the state will receive more than $12.5 million as part of a multistate settlement with a consulting firm that worked with opioid manufacturers to promote addictive painkillers. Attorney General Todd Rokita said Thursday that Indiana’s share of McKinsey & Company’s $573 million settlement with 47 states, the District […]

Webinar: Trauma-informed Design: Transforming Correctional Design for Justice Reform

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Cowart Trauma Informed Partnership

2/6/2021

The panel addressed how trauma is often a pathway to criminalized behavior, and the real consequences of the prison environment on human biology, which results in lasting impacts on offenders. Highlighting the fact that Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are more at risk for experiencing multiple traumas in their lives, and have significantly higher […]

Register for the 2021 POPAI Management Institute, Chief Orientation, and CPO Summit

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The 2021 POPAI Management Institute will be entirely virtual this year in the interest of Public Health and Safety. While we are disappointed that we will not be able to be together in person we are excited to bring you two full days of training. Chief Probation Officer and Supervisor Orientation – March 17th Management […]

States Offer Perks to Inmates who Get the Covid-19 Vaccine

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Route Fifty

2/1/2021

Kate Elizabeth Queram

North Carolina is the latest state to offer incentives—commissary credits, bonus visits and early release—to motivate inmates to receive vaccination shots. Most inmates in North Carolina’s state prisons will be eligible for a sentence reduction that would shave five days off their remaining time if they opt to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, officials said Friday. […]

‘The Internet Has Made Us Dumber,’ and Other Lessons Government Officials Learned in 2020

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Route Fifty

1/15/2021

Kate Elizabeth Queram

State and local officials weigh in on what they’re taking from—and leaving behind in—the dumpster fire that was last year. The first month of a new year is typically a time of reflection and recalibration—a chance to consider what went well in the past 12 months and what could go better in the next. That […]

Employers are increasing support for mental health

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American Psychological Association

1/1/2021

Charlotte Huff

Two-thirds of employees report that poor mental health has undercut their job performance during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 40% of employees are battling burnout, according to a survey by mental health benefits provider Lyra Health and the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions. Employees may be working relentlessly amid economic uncertainty with few social outlets, […]

Vanderburgh County Health Department turns to excise police to check for COVID violations

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Evansville Courier & Press

2/2/2021

Thomas B. Langhorne

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — It’s the classic dilemma of law and code enforcement: Large groups of people can violate Indiana’s COVID-19 safety mandates anywhere in the state, in any rockin’ joint big enough to hold them, any time it’s open. Enforcers have to be everywhere all the time. For those charged with enforcing the mandates, it’s […]

Allen Superior Court Judge Charles Pratt announces retirement

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wane.com

2/1/2021

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Allen Superior Court Judge Charles F. Pratt, whose career in the judiciary focused on the betterment of families and children, will retire from the bench effective May 1, 2021. Over the past two weeks, Judge Pratt informed Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush and Governor Eric Holcomb of his intent […]

Former Marion County CPO and POPAI Member pens novel: “The Rankins of Pratt County”

1/29/2021

Robert Bingham

DEBUT NOVEL: “THE RANKINS OF PRATT COUNTY” AUTHOR : ROBERT L. BINGHAM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 29, 2021             A coming-of-age story, “The Rankins of Pratt County,” tells the story of an Illinois teenager attempting to survive a severely dysfunctional family in the early 1980s.  In the midst of the struggle, a faulty decision lands 15 ½ […]

What Makes for Good Policing Makes for Good Citizenship

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Real Clear Policy

1/25/2021

Marc Levin

Legitimacy is the currency of policing and democracy. There will never be enough police to be on every corner, but most Americans believe our government is legitimate and our laws are at least mostly just, and hence they follow them even when no one is looking. Most are also inclined to report crime and cooperate […]

2020 Forward: A Vision for the Future of Indiana’s Justice System

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Indiana Court Times

01/12/2021

Michelle Goodman

The Judicial Conference of Indiana’s Strategic Planning Committee continues to set a vision for the future of Indiana’s justice system. Since the committee’s inception in 2008, it has continued its efforts through education, implementation, and additional planning to carry out its overall mission, “[t]o improve our system of justice under the rule of law while protecting individual […]

It’s Not Just the Law, It’s Good Sense: Maintaining and Instilling Safety Protocols during COVID-19

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Indiana Court Times

01/12/2021

Heather Falks

Employers also potentially face legal liability under Indiana’s Worker’s Compensation laws, as it is possible that COVID-19 could be compensable as an occupational disease. If an employee can show a causal connection between their workplace and COVID-19 infection and exposure, then the employer may face liability. If an employee were to sue for either wrongful […]

Illinois General Assembly approves sweeping criminal justice overhaul that would end cash bail, require cops to wear body cameras

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Chicago Tribune

1/13/2021

Dan Petrella

State lawmakers on Wednesday passed a sweeping overhaul of the state’s criminal justice system that would end cash bail and eventually require every police officer in the state to be equipped with a body camera. The measures, approved by narrow margins in the final hours of the Illinois General Assembly’s lame-duck session, were spurred on […]

Effective Stress Relievers for Your Life

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Very Well Mind

01/08/2020

Elizabeth Scott, MS

From minor challenges to major crises, stress is part of life. And while you can’t always control your circumstances, you can control how you respond to them. When stress becomes overwhelming, or it’s chronic, it can take a toll on your well-being. That’s why it’s important to have effective stress relievers that can calm your mind and […]

2020 ‘exacerbated all of the issues’ driving record drug abuse in America

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Yahoo Finance

12/30/2020

Adriana Belmonte

The coronavirus pandemic has had devastating mental health effects on Americans, and drug abuse is hitting record levels. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that over 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the U.S. in the 12-month period ending in May 2020. That’s the highest number ever recorded by […]

‘Relapsing Left and Right’: Trying to Overcome Addiction in a Pandemic

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New York Times

1/4/2021

Emma Goldberg

Jackie Ré, who runs a substance-use disorder facility in New Jersey, gathered the 12 female residents of her center in the living room on March 27 and told them that the coronavirus outbreak had forced the center to limit contact with the outside world. There was an immediate outcry: The women already felt disconnected and […]

Corrections Tech 2020, a whitepaper from IJIS

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The Integrated Justice Information Systems (IJIS) Institute

The Corrections Tech 2020 white paper (link downloads a pdf document), developed by the Corrections Advisory Committee, is a survey of technological trends, current and potential, which are likely to impact the corrections environment in the next 3-5 years. The aim is to provide a ‘one-stop’ high-level overview for the leadership of correctional agencies and […]

Why younger workers are more likely to struggle with working from home

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Indy Star

1/5/2020

Alexandria Burris

Casey Cawthon, 32, of Fishers was doing OK when she started working from home in March due to the pandemic. She was productive, enjoyed the flexibility of working from home, developed a routine and was spending more time with her 15-year-old son, Caiden. “It just felt like working from home for the day or like working from a client […]

POPAI Virtual Management Institute, New Chief Probation Officer Orientation, and CPO Summit: Save the date

The POPAI Virtual Management Institute will be in March 2021: New Chief Probation Officer Orientation Wednesday March 17 Management Institute Thursday March 18 CPO Summit Friday March March 19 We have a platform to make signup and participation easy and are contacting speakers. More information coming soon!

The stimulus bill includes a bump in SNAP benefits. Here’s what that means for Hoosiers.

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Indy Star

1/5/2020

Holly V. Hays

The federal stimulus bill signed by President Donald Trump includes additional funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that will provide a temporary boost for families struggling with food insecurity. Beginning Jan. 1 and running through the end of June, those receiving SNAP benefits will see an increase of 15% in the maximum amount […]

Overdose Deaths Hit New Highs As Pandemic Worsens Opioid Crisis

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WFPL News Louisville

12/23/2020

New federal data shows the coronavirus pandemic has contributed to the country’s deadliest 12-month period for drug overdose fatalities, including a sharp increase in overdose deaths in the Ohio Valley. According to the latest data by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 81,000 people died due to drug overdoses in the 12 months from […]

State of Judiciary to be written and remote report

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Indiana Supreme Court

01/12/2021

Indiana Supreme Court

A written report on the Indiana State of the Judiciary will be made available prior to the close of the legislative session at courts.in.gov. Chief Justice Loretta Rush said, “I will provide a formal update on the work of the judicial branch through a written report and a remote message. Even in these challenging times there […]

‘Healing together’: Looking for solutions after Indianapolis’ most violent year yet

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Indy Star

1/5/2021

Elizabeth DePompei

Gun Violence Surged in 2020 The teenagers who attend VOICES in Fountain Square don’t need to read the headlines about Indianapolis’ latest homicide. Many of them live those stories, whether it’s losing a friend to violence or living in a neighborhood riddled with it. In the most devastating scenario, they become the statistic. “I’m always holding my […]

President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice

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Department of Justice

12/2020

On October 28, 2019, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order No. 13896, which directed the department of Justice to establish the “Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice.” The purpose of the Commission is to conduct a modern study of the state of American policing and determine specific measures to reduce crime and […]

Human trafficking in Kentucky, Indiana is ‘bigger than people realize,’ expert says

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WHAS

1/7/2021

Daniel Sechtin

An expert in human trafficking intervention said the numbers reported nationally may not accurately represent the current situation. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — (If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 to get help) January is Human Trafficking Awareness month, so we wanted to look at the state […]

City seeks new approach to continuing gun violence problem in Evansville

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Courier & Press

1/3/2021

Brook Endale Christina Elias

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — It’s been nine years since Bridgett Tate’s son, Derrick Brian Jackson, was murdered six blocks from their home. She still calls the Evansville Police Department every week seeking answers in the unsolved homicide. “If I didn’t stay on it, he would just be forgotten,” Tate said. “And that’s not – that was […]

First of the bills for the 2021 session

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POPAI

1/6/2021

The following is a brief summary of the bills POPAI is tracking for our membership.  If you have any questions or concerns about pending legislation, please contact a member of the POPAI Board. For the current status and full text of each bill please go to: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/. This page was last updated on 1-7-2021 at […]

Juvenile Detention Explained

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Annie E. Casey Foundation

11/13/2020

Every day, thousands of young people in the United States are held in juvenile detention facilities while their cases are handled in court. Despite steady declines over the past two decades, more than 15,000 young people were held in detention centers on any given night in 2017, the latest year for which federal data are […]

Congratulations Dr. Edward Latessa

University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute

In July 2020, Dr. Edward Latessa retired from the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati. Although he remains the Director of the University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute (UCCI), we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of his many achievements. The following was written by one of our Research Fellows who […]

States Can Shorten Probation and Protect Public Safety

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The Pew Charitable Trusts

12/03/2020

Wide variations in policies and term lengths across states point to opportunities for reform More than 3.5 million, or 1 in 72, adults were on probation in the United States at the end of 2018—the most recent year for which U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) data is available—more than triple the number in 1980.1 Nationwide, […]

“The stakes are life and death”: Addiction treatment’s Covid-19 challenge

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Vox

12/1/2020

German Lopez

The government eased access to drug addiction treatment during the pandemic. Now that could go away. When the Covid-19 pandemic forced much of the US to lock down in the spring of 2020, officials and experts worried the necessary social distancing measures would make another public health crisis — the opioid epidemic — worse. Addiction […]

Congress clinches deal to restore Pell grants for prisoners 26 years after ban

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Politico

12/20/2020

Michael Stratford

The compromise also includes language to simplify the application for federal financial aid and grant more than $1 billion in loan forgiveness for HBCUs. Congressional leaders have struck a deal to reinstate Pell grants for incarcerated students more than a quarter century after banning the aid for prison education programs, top Democrats and Republicans announced […]

APPA COVID Roundtable #5 (recorded)

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APPA

12/5/2020

APPA

APPA’s 5th COVID Roundtable was recorded on Dec 15, 2020. It featured an array of researchers discussing the effects of the pandemic on agency staff and clients and identifying the lingering issues that agencies will face as we enter 2021. We’re diving deep with national and state survey data to provide a portrait of community […]

COVID: There may be another source of infections in Indiana — federal executions

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Courier & Press

12/8/2020

Death can attract a crowd. That’s been proven several times since the Trump administration relaunched federal executions over the summer. Crowds of people have gathered in or near the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute to either witness the deaths, protest them or help carry them out. Since July, eight people have been put to death about […]

‘Collectively out of balance’: COVID-19 taking toll on mental as well as physical health

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Courier & Press

12/6/2020

Mark Wilson

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic rolls across Indiana and the nation just in time for the holiday season, experts say it’s important to pay attention to mental health as well as the physical. “We are seeing a lot of people coming in for help,” said Janie Chappell, a nurse and Senior […]

Supreme Court suspends jury trials due to public health emergency

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Indiana Supreme Court

12/14/2020

Indiana Supreme Court

The Indiana Supreme Court handed down an Order Suspending Jury Trials statewide until March 1, 2021, citing the need for drastic measures as COVID-19 continues to surge. In-person jury trials pose an exceptional risk to everyone involved—even if every precaution is taken. “We have hope that 2021 will bring improved conditions. But hoping is not enough. There […]

Membership 2021: New way to pay for groups online

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12/18/2020

Karen Oeding, POPAI Membership Coordinator

I’ve created a new page for paying group renewals: https://gopopai.org/group-membership-payments/ You can add a membership type, enter the names of your members of that type, then add it on to a cart-type page where you can change the numbers. Does your staff include both Officers and Associates? No problem: just add one then use the […]

IDOC December 2020 Population Report

Graphs about Adult Admission Trend: Old vs New Felony Levels, Facility Population: New Felony Levels, Distribution of New Felony Levels by Most Serious Offense, January 2018-YTD Admission and Release Totals, and Facility Capacity by Security Level are in the December 2020 Indiana Department of Correction HEA 1006: Supplemental Report Find the more detailed Indiana Department […]

‘We knew we couldn’t arrest our way out of this issue’ FWPD aims to stop drug addiction

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WANE

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Used needles, spoons with drug reside and a bag from a drug transaction were all scattered in the parking lot of a hotel located on the northwest side of Fort Wayne. Despite it’s small size, detectives told WANE 15’s Briana Brownlee that they receive the highest amount of drug abuse […]

Indiana adoption numbers drop during coronavirus pandemic

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WANE

11/14/2020

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — November is National Adoption Month, and while the Indiana Department of Child Services is reporting a drop in total yearly adoptions for the first time in at least 8 years, officials believe this is just a bump in the road for kids still in our foster system. The Indiana D.C.S […]

Open Letter to the Pretrial Justice Institute

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James Austin, Ph.D., JFA Institute; Sarah L. Desmarais, Ph.D., North Carolina State University; John Monahan, Ph.D., University of Virginia School of Law

Re: Response to PJI’s Position on the Abolition of Pretrial Risk Assessment Instruments Recently the Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) re-issued its former statement that argues that all pretrial risk assessment instruments (PRAIs) be abolished.  Their rationale is understandable but fails to account for the state of the scientific evidence on PRAIs. Abolishing PRAIs and allowing […]

POPAI 2021 Membership

Karen Oeding

POPAI’s Membership year runs from January to December. Anyone who did not already pay for 2021 may do so now by noting “paying for 2021” on the application. Otherwise I will assume the payment is for the year in which it is received. Department/Group Invoices are ready by request. Just email me: ContactUsatPOPAI@gmail.com. I’ll be […]

COVID-19 safety measures in place at Porter County’s jail, juvenile center: No positive cases reported since April

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Chicago Tribune

11/26/2020

Amy Lavalley

Efforts including isolation upon intake and limiting arrests are keeping COVID-19 from returning to the Porter County Jail and the Juvenile Detention Center even as the number of cases continues to rise in the community, officials for both facilities said. The jail reported its first cases of the virus in the spring after a cook […]

2019 Judicial Service Report and Probation Report

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2019 Judicial Service Report and Probation Report are now available

Naloxone now available to each offender upon release from an IDOC facility

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IDOC

11/10/2020

Indianapolis, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) today announced it will make the opioid reversal agent naloxone available to each offender upon release from an IDOC facility. “Expanding the availability of naloxone to all offenders upon release from one of our correctional facilities is one way we can ensure these individuals a smooth […]

Web Exclusive: First impressions of the first COVID-era jury trial

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The Indiana Lawyer

8/5/2020

Katie Stancombe

Even with at least three in-person jury trials under his belt since coronavirus-related suspensions were lifted in July, Lake Superior Civil Division Judge Bruce Parent still feels uncomfortable. The Indiana Supreme Court permitted the first in-person jury trial to take place during the COVID-19 pandemic in Parent’s Lake County courtroom last month. Indiana trial courts […]

Labradoodle helps vets going through Indiana court program

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Herald Review

11/28/2020

Kim Dunlap

Howard County Superior Court II Judge Brant Parry stood in his courtroom last week and looked around like he had lost something. “You want to see her?” he asked, still looking around the mostly empty room. A few moments later, a brown fluff of fur came bounding through an open back door, prompting instant smiles […]

Riverside County (California) probation officer dies after getting coronavirus

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The Press-Enterprise

11/16/2020

Quinn Wilson and Brian Rokos

A 34-year-old Riverside County probation officer died from complications from COVID-19 on Saturday, Nov. 14, the department said. Deputy Probation Officer Julio Beltran, a seven-year veteran of the department, is survived by his wife, a son and his parents, the department said. “We are devastated and heartbroken,” Riverside County Chief Probation Officer Ron Miller II […]

Attend the POPAI Board Meeting December 9 at 10:30 am

Karen Oeding

POPAI Members are welcome to attend this week’s Board Meeting via Zoom. Contact your District Representative or email Karen at ContactUsatPOPAI@gmail.com for the link. Meeting minutes are available on our minutes page.

APPA Perspectives: Transforming Juvenile Probation

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APPA

The theme of this edition of Perspectives, “Transforming Probation”, is near and dear to my heart. From the time I began my career in the field of juvenile probation, I’ve always believed that I was an agent of change. Tim Hardy, APPA President

Support from prosecutors for EXiT’s Statement

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EXiT

Over 140 current & former prosecutors, probation & parole chiefs agree: it’s time to transform Mass Supervision into a system that’s downsized, less punitive, & equitable. Read Columbia University Justice Lab’s Executives Transforming Probation and Parole statement: https://bit.ly/ExitStatement

Gov. Holcomb Announces Judicial Appointments For Three Upcoming Vacancies On Marion County Superior Courts

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WBIW

11/10/2020

(INDIANAPOLIS) – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced his three appointments to the Marion County Superior Courts for the upcoming retirements of Judges Barbara Crawford Cook, David Dreyer and Marilyn Moores. Marshelle Dawkins Broadwell currently serves as a magistrate judge in the Marion Superior Court, where she hears criminal, civil and family law matters. Before beginning […]

Nonprofit Gives ‘Purpose’ and Training in a Woodshop

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Inside Indiana Business

11/18/2020

Wes Mills

INDIANAPOLIS – For people struggling with homelessness, addiction, and poverty, finding meaningful work can be a huge barrier to getting their lives in order and back on a productive track, especially for those just released from prison. But Indianapolis-based Purposeful Design has made it a mission to help by giving them training, skills, and a […]

Probation Standards Amendments

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Indiana Supreme Court

11/18/2020

Indiana Supreme Court

The Judicial Conference Board of Directors approved amendments to the Probation Standards effective January 1, 2021. The amendments add language related to Indiana’s Program Improvement Plan for child and family services. Contact Jenny Bauer with questions.

Becoming a U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer

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US Probation and Pretrial Services District of Minnesota

Kito Bess

To All Criminal Justice Students, Legal and Community Correction Practitioners: Are you looking to start or elevate your career with the U.S. District Court, U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office? Interested in learning more about what we do; how we positively impact the lives of others; and what it takes to become a U.S. Probation […]

APPA’s 2021 Winter Virtual Training Institute: Free Registration Drawing for POPAI Members

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11/23/2020

POPAI

As an affiliate member of the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), POPAI is excited to announce that we are sponsoring some of our members to attend APPA’s Virtual Training Institute for FREE!!!  The total number of POPAI members we’ll sponsor depends on the number of entries we receive. APPA’s 2021 Winter Training Institute will […]

FSSA Announces Pilot Programs Designed To Treat Hoosiers Involved In The Justice System

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WBIW

11/6/2020

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction today announced a series of pilot programs designed to increase access to mental health care for inmates in Indiana county jails. The pilot programs will focus on individuals found incompetent to stand trial who are awaiting placement in the state […]

Order on Continued Emergency Actions Issued by the Indiana Supreme Court

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Indiana Supreme Court

11/10/2020

Indiana Supreme Court

As case numbers continue rising in Indiana and are causing more impact within court systems, the Supreme Court issued an order on November 10 with instructions for judges on safely operating their courts. IOCS has prepared a memo with guidance and procedures to help implement that order. Continue to check the COVID-19 website. Contact Jeff […]

Indiana Department Of Correction To Provide Naloxone To Offenders Upon Release

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WBIW

11/10/2020

The Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) today announced it will make the opioid reversal agent naloxone available to each offender upon release from an IDOC facility. “Expanding the availability of naloxone to all offenders upon release from one of our correctional facilities is one way we can ensure these individuals a smooth transition back into […]

In Defense Of Data-Based Pretrial Risk Assessment

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Law360

11/8/2020

Madeline Carter and Alison Shames

Across the country, a rapidly increasing number of states, counties and cities have undertaken ambitious efforts to improve the way decisions are made about who is released and who is detained before trial. Their sense of urgency is driven by the fact that our nation’s jails are filled with people charged with low-level offenses who […]

These states legalized recreational marijuana on Election Day

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USA Today

11/4/2020

Jay Cannon

Americans were still waiting for clarity on the presidential race Wednesday morning. Perhaps lost in the frantic haze of election night was the legalization of recreational marijuana in four states. Arizona, New Jersey, South Dakota and Montana all passed legislation Tuesday permitting the possession of weed by adults, which means 15 states have legalized recreational […]

From Marijuana To Mushrooms, Voters Want Drug Laws Eased

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NPR

11/04/2020

Dustin Jones

In states across the country, voters sent a clear message they wanted restrictions on recreational drug use eased. On Tuesday, residents of Arizona, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota voted to join the ranks of 11 other states that have done so. In 2012, Colorado and Washington made the leap to legalize marijuana for recreational […]

California’s Probation and Parole Reform Successes Webinar: 11/17 at 4:00 PM

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EXiT

From Executives Transforming Probation and Parole (EXiT): California’s Probation and Parole Reform Successes California Reform Webinar: California has passed legislation that addresses several of EXiT’s policy aims, including shortening supervision terms (both at sentencing and via earned time credits), and eliminating supervision fees. This public-facing webinar will highlight those legislative efforts, discuss why such reforms […]

DCS: Contracted employees may have falsified drug test results

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WRTV

10/29/2020

Kare Kenney

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Child Services said Thursday that contracted employees may have falsified drug-screening records. Drug screenings are used for many types of court cases involving DCS, including juvenile matters, Child in Need of Services (CHINS), and termination of parental rights. It’s not yet clear how many cases may be impacted or […]

International Network for Criminal Justice Podcast with Michael Nail, NAPE President

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Criminal Justice Network

10/2020

Criminal Justice Network @intcjnetwork shared a podcast  with Michael Nail, commissioner @GeorgiaDCS about the challenge of leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. This podcast is the fourth of a series about the challenge posed to leaders by the COVID-19 crisis. The people working in the criminal justice system at the frontline across the world are facing […]

Purdue Pharma to plead guilty in $8bn opioid settlement

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BBC

10/21/2020

Natalie Sherman

The maker of OxyContin painkillers has reached an $8.3bn (£6.3bn) settlement and agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges to resolve a probe of its role in fuelling America’s opioid crisis. Purdue Pharma will admit to enabling the supply of drugs “without legitimate medical purpose”. The deal with US Department of Justice resolves some of […]

Michigan Poison Center issues warning about ‘purple heroin’

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School of Medicine News

10/14/2020

The Michigan Poison Center at the Wayne State University School of Medicine wants the public to be aware of recent reports involving “purple heroin” identified in Michigan. “Purple heroin” has been linked to several overdose cases in the Upper Peninsula and one overdose-related death in Van Buren County. Samples sent to the Michigan State Police […]

Evaluating the Impact of Probation and Parole Home Visits (2019)

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National Institute of Corrections

In 2014, Abt Associates began work on a grant from the National Institute of Justice to evaluate the effectiveness of home and field contacts in community supervision. The study was designed to describe the varying practices of home and other field contacts in community supervision, to document their use nationwide, and to evaluate their effectiveness […]

Record number of overdoses in Fort Wayne blamed on fake pills, pandemic stress

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WANE.com

10/26/2020

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A high number of overdoses in Fort Wayne are now being blamed on a counterfeit drug. Residents believe they’re taking oxycodone but it’s actually fentanyl. 15 Finds Out went looking into where the drugs came from. Police told WANE 15 that overdoses more than doubled in September compared to the […]

2021 Court Reform grants application open

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Indiana Office of Court Services

10/28/2020

Mike Commons

The 2021 Court Reform grants application period is now open. Applications are open to be submitted by judges from any courts in Indiana due no later than November 27, 2020. For 2021, courts are able to request grant funds from these categories: Improving Court Safety and Security Courts may request grant funds for projects related to […]

Welcome POPAI’s New Conference Planner

POPAI

10/26/2020

On Wednesday, October 14th, the POPAI Executive Board voted to appoint Anthony Williams as our new conference planner! Anthony is the Alcohol and Drug Services Director for the Marion County Superior Court Probation Department and is a current member of POPAI. Anthony has been a probation officer for over 17 years.  He serves as the […]

Adapting Community Corrections in Response to COVID-19 (ADAPT-CC) Research Study

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University of Central Florida

About this study: The purpose of this study is to examine how community corrections agencies altered policies and procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are now recruiting community supervision officers to participate in interviews to learn about how working during the pandemic has impacted them. What does participation involve? You will be asked to participate […]

Welcome to POPAI’s New Membership Coordinator

POPAI

10/26/2020

On Wednesday, October 14th, the POPAI Executive Board voted to appoint Karen Oeding as our new membership coordinator! Some of you have met or seen Karen at our annual Fall Conference and all of you have seen a product of her work.  Karen is our current webmaster who works tirelessly to make sure our membership […]

Evaluating the Impact of Probation and Parole Home Visits (2019)

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National Institute of Corrections

In 2014, Abt Associates began work on a grant from the National Institute of Justice to evaluate the effectiveness of home and field contacts in community supervision. The study was designed to describe the varying practices of home and other field contacts in community supervision, to document their use nationwide, and to evaluate their effectiveness […]

The IMPD team adding more ‘empathy’ to policing

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Indianapolis Recorder

10/1/2020

Hilary Powell

For several days in a row, Sgt. Lance Dardeen’s squad car was the only transportation an Indianapolis man was comfortable riding in. The two went to the grocery store, doctor’s appointments and errands around Central Indiana, making small talk, side by side in the front. Dardeen said the man, who he said suffered from schizophrenia, […]

New Law Creates 988 Hotline For Mental Health Emergencies

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NPR

10/19/2020

Rhitu Chatterjee

President Trump has signed into law a bipartisan bill to create a three-digit number for mental health emergencies. The Federal Communications Commission had already picked 988 as the number for this hotline and aims to have it up and running by July 2022. The new law paves the way to make that a reality. “We […]

Opioid Crisis: “If you had my problems..”

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Moultrie News

10/7/2020

David Emch

We have spent a lot of time in this series discussing the myths and misconceptions commonly held about alcoholism and addiction. But we have not spent time talking about the myths – or lies – that the alcoholic and addict tell themselves. Curious, I asked numerous recovered alcoholics and addicts for insight, and their responses […]

EXiT Virtual Membership meeting: Training and Idea Sharing

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Executives Transforming Probation and Parole

You are cordially invited to attend the Executives Transforming Probation and Parole Virtual Membership Meeting Please save the date for the next EXiT Virtual Membership meeting, which will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2020 1:00pm-4:00pm, ET. It will be a half day filled with training and idea sharing. Learn more, including a full agenda in […]

Homeless Families Struggle With Impossible Choices As School Closures Continue

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WBOI

10/7/2020

Cory Turner

The closure of school buildings in response to the coronavirus has been disruptive and inconvenient for many families, but for those living in homeless shelters or hotel rooms — including roughly 1.5 million school-aged children — the shuttering of classrooms and cafeterias has been disastrous. For Rachel, a 17-year-old sharing a hotel room in Cincinnati […]

Problem-solving court adapts to COVID-19

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Video by Mary Kay Hudson, Executive Director of Office of Court Services with guests Allen County Court Administrator John McGauley and Judge Frances Gull Some Indiana problem-solving courts have found innovative ways to adapt to COVID-19. Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull and Court Executive John McGauley discuss the importance of strategic planning and creativity […]

Issue brief: Reports of increases in opioid- and other drug-related overdose and other concerns during COVID pandemic

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AMA

10/6/2020

In addition to the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 global pandemic, the nation’s opioid epidemic has grown into a much more complicated and deadly drug overdose epidemic. The AMA is greatly concerned by an increasing number of reports from national, state and local media suggesting increases in opioid- and other drug-related mortality—particularly from illicitly […]

The Federal Government Releases Tips For Secure Teleworking

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Route Fifty

10/5/2020

Aaron Boyd

The short guide from CISA offers quick tips and links to deeper resources for employees at every level. The mass teleworking required by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is creating new cybersecurity vulnerabilities and exacerbating old ones. In response, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released a quick guide to help organizations address these issues at […]

State Receives $25M to Continue Workforce Ready Programs

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Inside Indiana Business

9/24/2020

Wes Mills

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Commission for Higher Education says the state has received another $25 million in CARES Act funding to continue efforts to upskill more Hoosiers through expanded Next Level Jobs programs. The money is used to help provide training to people who lost their jobs during the pandemic. It can also be used […]

Short Film, Transforming Justice: Rachel Barnard

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Rachel Barnard, a public artist-in-residence, works to provide a safe space for deep listening while inspiring hope through the creation of whimsical, unconventional art space called “Wisdom Pavilions” in a NYC Probation office. The goal of this project to positively shift the departments culture and transform relationships between NYC Department of Probation officers and their […]

A local event caused several COVID infections. Officials won’t say what it is| Webb

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Evansville Courier & Press

10/6/2020

Jon Webb

Here’s the grim way the Vanderburgh County Health Department described a recent event. Few people wore masks. They didn’t socially distance. And as a result, several attendees tested positive for COVID-19, adding to the mountain of cases lording over the Evansville area. The VCHD referenced that event in a statement to Eyewitness News over the […]

Free APPA Webinar: From the Field: Advances in Smartphone Apps for Probation and Parole

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APPA

On Wednesday, October 21, APPA and SCRAM Systems will host a webinar discussing advancements in #smartphone application technology as it relates to probation and parole. What new developments are we seeing? How can it improve your community supervision? Register for this free training at 3 p.m. EDT!

Youth Justice in the Time of COVID-19

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Indiana Court Times

9/14/2020

By Nancy Wever, Director | Indiana Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative

Almost overnight, Indiana’s youth justice systems went from business as usual to remote supervision, virtual interactions, and attending court hearings online. What may have been considered something that would never happen six months ago did happen and will likely permanently shape the operation of youth justice systems. Those who work in youth justice systems—in addition […]

Food Insecurity In The U.S. By The Numbers

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NPR

09/27/2020

Christianna Silva

With COVID-19 continuing to spread, and millions of Americans still out of work, one of the nation’s most urgent problems has only grown worse: hunger. In communities across the country, the lines at food pantries are stretching longer and longer, and there’s no clear end in sight. Before the pandemic, the number of families experiencing food […]

Public invited to comment by October 29 on proposed rule changes

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Indiana Supreme Court

09/29/2020

Indiana Supreme Court

The Indiana Supreme Court has posted proposed changes to the Access to Court Records Rules and the Rules of Trial Procedure. The public is invited to submit comments on these proposals until noon (Eastern) on October 29, 2020. Access to Court Records Rule 5 The proposed amendments to Access to Court Records Rule 5 would […]

Indiana Increased Public Pension Assets Despite Pandemic

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Indiana Public Media

09/27/2020

Associated Press

Indiana’s public pension funds for state and local government employees, including teachers, has apparently weathered the financial markets’ volatility during the coronavirus pandemic, new data from the state show. The General Assembly’s Pension Management Oversight Committee heard Wednesday that the Indiana Public Retirement System increased its pension assets by 2.56% to $30.6 billion during the […]

Case Clips: Knight v. State, 20A-CR-268, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., Sep. 15, 2020)

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Indiana Office of Court Services

9/21/2020

Pyle, J.

James T. Knight (“Knight”)—who is a licensed Indiana attorney and who pled guilty to Class A misdemeanor battery in exchange for the dismissal of two felony criminal confinement charges, a felony domestic battery charge, and a misdemeanor domestic battery charge—appeals the trial court’s order amending the conditions of his probation pursuant to INDIANA CODE § […]

Olmsted County Community Corrections’ Approach to Probation

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Community Corrections has been on a journey to transform our practice of probation and parole. We interviewed parole officers as well as clients of Dodge/Fillmore/Olmstead (DFO) Community Corrections to get stories about their experiences. This short video (8 minutes) shows the impact Olmsted County is making. 

Alexis Stogdill, Probation Officer, Monroe Circuit Court Probation Department Recognized as an Outstanding Mental Health Provider by Mental Health America of Monroe County

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WBIW

9/24/2020

Alexis Stogdill, a Probation Officer in the Monroe Circuit Court Probation Department was nominated for an award as an Outstanding Mental Health Provider by Mental Health America of Monroe County (BLOOMINGTON) – Mental Health America of Monroe County presents an online virtual event to recognize our Mental Health Champions and stand-out members of the community. […]

Building Resilience to Prepare for Tomorrow

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Indiana Court Times

9/14/2020

Paige Newland, Learning Consultant/Program Coordinator | Office of Court Services

An emergency like flood, fire, power outage, mold, active human threat—or, as we all now realize, a pandemic—can adversely impact the court system in ways we may not expect. Employee absence, loss of records, technology failure, or facility damage can greatly diminish the effectiveness of the court system and result in the delayed administration of […]

Drunk Driving: It All Begins with the Stop!

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Indiana Court Times

9/14/2020

The Honorable Earl G. Penrod, Senior Judge | Indiana Judicial Outreach Liaison, IOCS Education Division

Scenario: A police officer sees a vehicle pass by, but doesn’t see the driver. The officer doesn’t observe any traffic or improper driving violations, but runs the license plate and learns the registered owner has a suspended operator’s license. The officer stops the vehicle and immediately notices a strong odor of alcohol and multiple signs […]

Juvenile Justice Review Gets Underway

9/17/2020

The Children’s Commission’s preliminary review of Indiana’s juvenile justice system is set to begin with a task force meeting on September 30. Read the Announcement to Counties and Stakeholders (PDF file)

Thanking Brenda Rodeheffer

9/17/2020

After a 40-year accomplished legal career, General Counsel Brenda Rodeheffer is retiring from the Office of Judicial Administration on October 2. The Supreme Court and staff will thank Brenda for her service with a brief, remote ceremony. You are welcome to watch the live webcast at noon ET on September 22. Congratulations on a well-deserved […]

2020 Forward: Strategic Plan (Judicial Conference of Indiana)

Judicial Conference of Indiana

9/17/2020

The Judicial Conference of Indiana has published a new strategic plan to drive improvements to the state’s justice system. The 20-page blueprint urges reform in 7 key areas: access to justice, security, technology, clerk functions, court structure, judicial selection, and centralized funding. Learn more about the Strategic Planning Committee.

Centerstone receives $3.4 million grant to combat opioid crisis

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The Tribune

8/5/2020

Centerstone recently received a Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Center grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration worth $3.4 million over the next four years. Only one of two organizations nationwide to receive the federal grant, Centerstone plans to use the funds to establish the center, which will provide a full spectrum of treatment […]

Jessica Stall: POPAI Rookie of the Year 2020

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9/17/2020

The Rookie Probation Officer of the Year award was established in 2014 to recognize probation officers who, while at the beginning of their career, have shown the attitude, aptitude, and desire to improve themselves and to develop into leaders among their peers. Judge Lance Hamner describes this year’s winner as a bright, enthusiastic and hard […]

Virtual Convening: The New Juvenile Probation: Lessons from the Frontlines

Virtual Convening: The New Juvenile Probation: Lessons from the Frontlines convening will examine cities and counties across the United States that have revolutionized their approach to juvenile probation. The event will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2:00-3:30, ET, pm. It is sponsored by the Stoneleigh Foundation and the Columbia University Justice Lab. You can […]

POPAI Annual Business Meeting 2020

During the POPAI Annual Meeting on September 16, 2020: Board Members were elected President-Adam McQueen Secretary-Cherie Wood District 2-Heather Malone District 4-Mike Small District 6-Lindsey Villalpando District 8-Mignon Ware POPAI Job Opening announced: Conference Coordinator. Details including essential duties and responsibilities in a PDF document. Send cover letter and resume to Adam McQueen, POPAI President […]

NYPD Study: Implicit Bias Training Changes Minds, Not Necessarily Behavior

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NPR

09/10/2020

Martin Kaste

As U.S. law enforcement departments are accused of racist policing, one of the most common responses by the people in charge has been to have officers take “implicit bias” training. The training usually consists of a seminar in the psychological theory that unconscious stereotypes can lead people to make dangerous snap judgments. For instance, unconscious […]

Reminder: Please attend the POPAI Annual Business Meeting via Zoom

9/10/2020

POPAI Board

POPAI will hold its annual business meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. EDT.  All members are encouraged to log on to the meeting to learn about the status of the Association and vote on proposed bylaw changes posted here. We’ll also be conducting some random drawings to give away several […]

FREE Webinar with Mark Carey and Susan Burke: Using cognitive tools with youth under community supervision.

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The Carey Group

Join The Carey Group Wednesday,  September 30, 2020, from 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm ET for a free webinar series on the use of cognitive tools to improve the success of those on supervision. These webinars will feature national colleagues who have reengineered their policies, practices, and organizational culture to incorporate the use of cognitive tools […]

New federal data: fewer kids in US foster care system

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Wane.com

8/24/2020

The Associated Press

The number of children in the U.S. foster care system has dropped for a second year in a row. That’s according to new federal data which also show that a record number of children in the child welfare system were able to find adoptive homes in 2019. The annual report from the Department of Health […]

Work for POPAI: Conference and Recruitment Coordinator and Membership Coordinator

The POPAI Board is seeking letters of intent and resumes from qualified individuals for two jobs at POPAI. The POPAI Conference and Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and implementing training, conferences, and educational opportunities for POPAI. Additionally, this position is responsible for recruiting new probation officer, associate, and corporate members. Download a […]

House will vote on removing cannabis from controlled substances list

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Fox 8

8/29/2020

In September, the House will vote on removing cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act as well as erasing some marijuana criminal records, The Hill reports. The bill would not legalize cannabis. That choice would still be left up to states. Even though the vote will not legalize the drug, it will still be a historic […]

Indiana Judge Killed In Plane Crash Remembered By Colleagues

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Indiana Public Media

08/30/2020

Associated Press

An Indiana judge killed in a small plane crash in southeastern Illinois was being remembered Sunday by fellow judges as a problem-solver who helped defendants start new lives. The plane crashed Saturday in southeastern Illinois, killed the pilot, Ryan Johanningsmeier, authorities said. He had been a judge in Indiana’s Knox County since 2015. “His tragic death leaves […]

Two Local Men Helping Addicts Take Steps Toward Recovery

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Times Union Online

8/7/2020

David Slone,

AUBURN – Two men from Kosciusko County, who have battled their own drug addictions, are part of a first-for-northeast Indiana detox treatment center in Auburn. Mickey Ashpole, a Wawasee High School graduate, is the co-founder and executive director of Allendale Treatment. Tommy Streeter, a Warsaw Community High School graduate, is the community outreach coordinator with […]

Young adults’ risks from first-time opioid prescriptions may not be as high as previously thought

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Indiana University Bloomington

8/11/2020

Young adults and adolescents who are prescribed opioids for the first time may be at a slightly greater risk of developing a substance-related problem later in life, according to a new study co-authored by Indiana University researchers. However, the risk may not be as high as previously thought. The study was published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics and […]

Taking up the Torch: Amy Karozos assumes new role as State Public Defender

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Indiana Court Times

5/4/2020

David Sexton

In December 2019, Stephen Owens retired from the position of State Public Defender, after serving for eight years as leader of the office. His full career in the State Public Defender’s Office lasted for over 33 years. The State Public Defender’s Office is a judicial branch agency. The Public Defender is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of […]

Gaps in Reporting Human Trafficking Incidents Result in Significant Undercounting

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National Institute of Justice

8/4/2020

Deficient data on the incidence of human trafficking offenses reflect pervasive issues with incident identification and reporting, a study combining stakeholder interviews and data analysis shows. Crime statistics on human trafficking are only as solid as the crime data informing them. Recent NIJ-supported research reveals that labor and sex trafficking data appearing in the FBI’s […]

United Way Lands $1M Grant to Fight Substance Abuse

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Inside Indiana Business

8/17/2020

Alex Brown

TERRE HAUTE – The United Way of the Wabash Valley has received a three-year $1 million grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration. The nonprofit says the funding will be used to expand service delivery for substance use and opioid use disorders in rural areas of Sullivan, Parke and Vermillion counties. The United […]

Holcomb Announces Expanded Peer Recovery Options For Hoosiers

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Eagle Country Online

8/7/2020

Gov. Eric Holcomb, press release

This expansion will add access to trained peer support recovery professionals throughout the Hoosier state. (Indianapolis, Ind.) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced a partnership between the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction and Mental Health America of Indiana to expand access to trained peer support recovery professionals through the Indiana Recovery Network. […]

At-Risk Youth in Schools: A Wraparound Delinquency Prevention Program Produces Disappointing Results

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National Institute of Justice

9/10/2020

A rigorous evaluation of a well-grounded pilot program to boost the school performance and behavior of at-risk youth and improve safety in Palm Beach, Florida, schools revealed few positive or negative effects. NIJ sponsored the research. On paper, a “wraparound” approach to managing student delinquency while improving school safety makes perfect sense. The idea is […]

Civil rights activists, advocates and trailblazers among influential Indiana Women of the Century

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USA Today

8/15/2020

Roberta Heiman

Albion Fellows Bacon In 1909, it would be another 11 years before women gained the right to vote in Indiana. But Albion Fellows Bacon was waiting for the ballot. Her two daughters had contracted scarlet fever that was spreading from Evansville’s overcrowded and dilapidated tenements. Bacon began campaigning for housing reforms and other changes, and […]

COVID-19 means long stretch of stormy weather for people with alcohol and substance use disorders

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National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

7/14/2020

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created an environment that is particularly problematic for individuals with alcohol and substance use disorders (ASUD), according to physician scientists at the National Institutes of Health.  In a commentary now online in the American Journal of Psychiatry, the researchers liken the global coronavirus emergency to a “perfect storm,” with dire […]

New Underage Drinking Trend

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ABC 8 Good Morning Texas

8/7/2020

Rickayla Mitchell



This Year, Give Back: Mentor Someone

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Forbes

12/29/2019

Jon Younger

My writing on the freelance revolution usually starts with a story about an interesting startup, a challenge facing freelancers, or a skill set that characterizes highly successful independent professionals. But, in this last piece of the year, I’m taking liberties by recommending that your 2020 agenda include at least one new responsibility. Mentor someone. Would it […]

More Work to Do: Analysis of Probation and Parole in the United States, 2017-2018

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Columbia Justice Lab

8/13/2020

Kendra Bradner

This research brief offers an initial analysis of newly-released data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), which report on the number of people under probation and parole supervision in 2017 and 2018. This brief seeks to put the data into the context of historical and international community supervision trends and to examine supervision rates […]

POPAI to Hold Annual Business Meeting via Zoom

POPAI

08/12/2020

POPAI Board

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! POPAI will hold its annual business meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. EDT.  All members are encouraged to log on to the meeting to learn about the status of the Association and vote on proposed bylaw changes posted here. We’ll also be conducting some random drawings to […]

U.S. Sees Deadly Drug Overdose Spike During Pandemic

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NPR

08/13/2020

Brian Mann

New data from around the U.S. confirms that drug overdoses are spiking during the coronavirus pandemic, rising by roughly 18%. Reports collected in real time by the Washington, D.C.-based group ODMAP — the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program, located at the University of Baltimore — also found a significant spike in the number of fatal […]

Indiana Black Caucus Unveils Expansive Justice Reform Plan

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Indiana Public Media

08/13/2020

Brandon Smith

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus unveiled an expansive justice reform plan Thursday that reimagines policing across the state. The caucus hopes to advance the agenda in the next legislative session. It’s divided into five pillars: save lives, hold accountable, empower communities, change culture and improve transparency. There are more than three dozen proposed actions, including […]

More Work to Do: Analysis of Probation and Parole in the United States, 2017-2018

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Columbia Justice Lab

08/13/2020

Kendra Bradner, Vincent Schiraldi, Natasha Mejia, and Evangeline Lopoo

This research brief offers an initial analysis of newly-released data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), which report on the number of people under probation and parole supervision in 2017 and 2018. This brief seeks to put the data into the context of historical and international community supervision trends and to examine supervision rates through a […]

Studies show initial success in state pretrial release assessments

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The Indiana Lawyer

08/05/2020

Olivia Covington

With the implementation of Criminal Rule 26 in January, courts across Indiana have been required to begin using evidence-based practices to make pretrial release decisions. But do those practices actually improve the criminal justice system? Up to this point, there’s been little evidence to determine whether pretrial risk assessment tools are effective. But a recent […]

Virtual Training: Rethinking Community Supervision, Sept. 16 and 17

POPAI is offering a virtual training opportunity in an attempt to assist everyone in obtaining EBP specific training hours this year. Dr. Brian Lovins, Principal at Justice System Partners, will be presenting his workshop Rethinking Community Supervision:  Moving from a Referee to a Coach Model on Wednesday, September 16th and Thursday, September 17th  from 9:00 […]

APPA Virtual Training Institute: Free for over 20 POPAI Members

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08/05/2020

POPAI

As an affiliate member of the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), POPAI is excited to announce that we are sponsoring over 20 of our members to attend APPA’s Virtual Training Institute for FREE!!! APPA’s 45th Annual Training Institute will be held virtually starting Monday, August 24th through August 28th.  Here’s a link for more […]

Tools to Support Remote Client Contact for Community Corrections – Part Two

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APPA Connect

8/3/2020

Michael Delaney

New norms are being established in community corrections amid the rapid changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many agencies have balanced their public safety mandates with the emerging public health threat by decreasing in-person officer-client interactions. Tele-supervision, as we have dubbed it, is the technology-enabled contact between staff and clients, whether during a sustained period […]

Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson dies

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News and Tribune

8/1/2020

Aprile Rickert

FLOYD COUNTY — Longtime Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson has died, his office confirmed Saturday. Henderson, who served nearly two decades as prosecutor following an eight-year career as an Indiana State Trooper, died peacefully at his home Friday, according to a news release from Floyd County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Chris Lane. Henderson was surrounded by […]

POPAI 2020 Board Election Slate

The following candidates have been slated for the 2020 POPAI General Election with no contested positions. Adam McQueen, President Cherie Wood, Secretary Heather Malone, District 2 Representative Mike Small, District 4 Representative Lindsey Villalpando District 6 Representative Mignon Ware District 8 Representative

Last Chance to nominate for the 2020 Founder’s, Rookie Probation Officer, and Line Probation Officer of the Year Awards

Time is running out. Nominations are being accepted until August 17, 2020. Learn more and download forms

Tools to Support Remote Client Contact for Community Corrections – Part One

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APPA Connect

6/4/2020

Michael Delaney

Practically overnight, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced community corrections agencies to fundamentally change their supervision practices to adapt to remote supervision. With the need to adapt swiftly, agencies’ leadership teams have not had the benefit of the methodical process that usually accompanies significant shifts in operations. As a result, we don’t have all the answers […]

Food Stamp Use Could Skyrocket With Loss of Enhanced Unemployment Benefits

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Route Fifty

7/28/2020

Andrea Noble

Even with the expanded benefits for out-of-work people, millions of families had to sign up for food stamps during the early months of the pandemic. Now even more people are expected to need the assistance. More than 6 million people began receiving food stamps during the first three months of the coronavirus pandemic—a number experts say is […]

Becoming Tele-Ready | Tele-Work in Ramsey County

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APPA Connect

7/26/2020

Jason Mereness

The day was March 16, 2020, in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. The event was the COVID-19 global pandemic. The task was instantly transforming our department’s probation supervision practices from traditional to almost exclusively remote. This task, while challenging, was not unique to us in Ramsey County Community Corrections. We hope you will find this […]

Facebook messages in police sting weren’t wrongly admitted in man’s jury trial

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The Indiana Lawyer

7/30/2020

Katie Stancombe

Facebook messages exchanged between a man wanted on warrant and a fake profile created by police were not wrongly admitted during his jury trial, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled in a Thursday decision. When Lafayette police learned that Michael Parker was wanted on a warrant from another jurisdiction and that he was possibly in […]

Pandemic Preparedness and Response among Community Supervision Agencies: The Importance of Partnerships for Future Planning

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Abt Associates via APPA Website

7/10/2020

Abt Associates Holly Swan, PhD, Walter Campbell, PhD

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the United States (U.S.) justice system—from policing to reentry— has been profound (Chapman, Irazola, and Swan, 2020). Appropriately, much of the focus in media and scholarly outlets has been on the impact of the pandemic on prisons and incarcerated populations (Akiyama, et al., 2020; Busanksy, 2020; Burki, 2020; […]

JQC issues guidance on judges participating in marches, social issue events

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The Indiana Lawyer

7/20/20

Indiana judicial officers who want to participate in public events aimed at addressing social issues are allowed to do so, as long as they can in a manner that doesn’t impinge upon the independence, integrity, and impartiality of the judiciary, a new advisory opinion from the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications says. The JQC issued Advisory […]

Pretrial Risk Assessment in Practice: Lessons and Research from Indiana

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Center for Behavioral Health and Justice

7/21/2020

Center for Behavioral Health and Justice

Over 300 individuals registered for the NIJ webinar: Pretrial Risk Assessment in Practice Lessons & Research from Indiana on July 15th, 2020 to learn about implementation of the Indiana Risk Assessment System – Pretrial Assessment Tool (IRAS-PAT) in Indiana. This webinar is now publicly available on YouTube and can be found here:

Web Exclusive: Legal clinic offers education series through Facebook

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The Indiana Lawyer

7/22/2020

Katie Stancombe

  When in-person legal education events became virtually impossible during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic chose to go virtual. The clinic, out of necessity, decided to implement a new way of reaching the communities it serves through a social media platform that has recently taken off, Facebook Watch. “The concept of […]

2020 Knepple Scholarship Award Winner Patrick Hillenburg

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 […]

Families of Prisoners Sue Over High Cost of Phone Calls

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Route Fifty

7/6/2020

Emma Coleman

The lawsuit alleges three private companies that provide telecom services in prisons lied to state and local governments about the cost of doing business. A new lawsuit filed in federal district court is taking aim at the high cost of making phone calls from prison. Families of incarcerated people are calling the prices charged for […]

Indiana Left It To County Courts To Release Prisoners During The COVID Crisis. Most Of Them Haven’t.

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Indiana Public Media

07/14/2020

Jake Harper

Public health experts and advocates have worried about correctional facilities since the beginning of the pandemic. In such close quarters, social distancing is difficult or impossible, and a coronavirus outbreak poses risks to inmates, staff and the surrounding communities. To mitigate those risks, some governors — including those in Indiana’s neighboring states — took steps to reduce […]

San Francisco Lawmaker Introduces ‘CAREN Act’ to Stop Racially-Biased 911 Calls

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Route Fifty

7/8/2020

Emma Coleman

The Caution Against Racially Exploitative Non-Emergencies Act would create penalties for those who make false emergency reports. On Memorial Day in New York City, a white woman named Amy Cooper called the police on a Black birdwatcher, Christian Cooper (the two are not related), and falsely reported that he was threatening her. A video of the […]

Many Public Defenders Getting Compensated Less Than Minimum Wage

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Indiana Public Media

077/13/2020

Brandon Smith

Many attorneys doing public defender work do so under contract with counties – meaning they get paid a flat amount, regardless of the number of hours they work. And that’s the primary method of public defense in about a third of Indiana. (WFIU/WTIU News file) Many lawyers in Indiana doing public defender work earn less than […]

Nominations are now being accepted for 2020 Founder’s, Rookie Probation Officer, and Line Probation Officer of the Year Awards

Nominations are being accepted until August 17, 2020 for three awards traditionally presented during our Annual Meeting. 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 organization. The recipient need not be a Probation Officer or POPAI member. The […]

POPAI Board Submits Proposed Bylaw Changes

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7/8/2020

POPAI Board

According to the POPAI Bylaws, Article XIV AMENDMENTS These bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed by the membership if a quorum is present at any regular or special meeting. Any proposed alteration to the bylaws shall be submitted to the President of the Executive Board at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual […]

Justices grant expungement petition that led to change in law

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The Indiana Lawyer

06/24/2020

David Stafford

Confusion over prolonged expungement wait times that Indiana’s longest-serving judge called “unjust” was settled Wednesday when the Indiana Supreme Court declared a new law that eliminated the confusion applies retroactively. In a 4-1 ruling, the Indiana Supreme Court ordered the Elkhart Superior Court to grant the expungement that N. G. has sought beginning in 2018. […]

Funding the Fight Against Opioids: How Naloxone distribution benefits struggling Hoosiers

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My Wabash Valley

7/9/2020

Nicole Krasean

 TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The pandemic has taken a toll on day-to-day life for most people, including those in the recovery community. From the loss of in-person recovery meetings, to unemployment and furloughs, to a general sense of disconnect, recovering addicts are faced with several COVID-19 related hurdles as they navigate through the […]

Wearing a mask is not about fear’: Retailer group urges governors to require everyone to wear a mask

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USA Today

7/7/2020

Kelly Tyko

As viral videos of shoppers’ tirades and confrontations over being asked to wear face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic erupt, major retailers are urging governors to make it a requirement for everyone to wear a mask. The Retail Industry Leaders Association, which represents Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Walgreens, Home Depot and other major chains, says different local mandates across […]

‘Dramatic’ Reforms to Pretrial Practice Triggered by Pandemic: Survey

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The Crime Report

07/02/2020

Michael Gelb

There have been transformative changes in pretrial practices nationwide in the era of the coronavirus, according to a new, unpublished survey of several pretrial services agencies. “You saw a lot of criminal justice stakeholders getting together on how best to handle this [the pandemic],” said Jim Sawyer, executive director of the National Association of Pretrial Services […]

JDAI Promotes Placement Of The Right Kids, In The Right Places, For The Right Reasons, For The Right Amount Of Time

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WBIW.com

7/7/2020

(BEDFORD) – The Lawrence County Commissioners gave their approval for Lawrence County to be a Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) county. Juvenile Referee Anah Hewetson Gouty told the commissioners Tuesday morning that the county has received a grant for around $50,000 to participate in the initiative. “The increased and unnecessary use of secure detention exposes […]

New Laws Take Effect July 1

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Indiana Public Media

06/30/2020

Lauren Chapman

The 2020 legislative session ended in March – but many of the major education and health care measures passed by the state legislature go into effect on Wednesday. Hands-Free Driving Hoosiers can no longer use their cell phones while driving unless they’re hands-free, starting Wednesday. Indiana Department of Transportation spokesperson Scott Manning said drivers can […]

State Courts Work Toward An Awkward Reopening

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Indiana Public Media

06/29/2020

Rebecca Green

The image of 12 people packed shoulder-to-shoulder in a jury box is a powerful one. Enshrined in the Constitution, and in countless hours on television. But now? Court officials around the country are weighing their options while dealing with the looming threat of COVID-19. In Indiana, jury trials are scheduled to resume on July 1, and […]

Does Reducing Supervision for Low-risk Probationers Jeopardize Community Safety?

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United States Courts

6/2020

Haci Duru, Lori Brusman Lovins, Brian Lovins

The authors examine the relationship between supervision intensity and probation outcomes (i.e., increase in supervision level and rearrest) among low-risk individuals. Results show that individuals placed on the low-risk caseload were less likely to have probation revoked than low-risk probationers placed on regular caseloads. There was no significant relationship between low-intensity supervision and rearrest. Download […]

Board votes to transition in-patient jail addiction program

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News and Tribune

6/24/2020

Aprile Rickert

CLARK COUNTY — A Clark County board voted Tuesday to modify an in-patient addiction program for inmates to an outpatient-only program — a change some say is needed to protect against COVID-19 and others say will dampen the program’s effects. The Clark County Community Corrections board — which has representatives from multiple county departments and […]

Tools for Addictions Crisis

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The National Judicial Opioid Task Force (NJOTF)

The National Judicial Opioid Task Force (NJOTF) has created excellent tools to assist courts in addressing the addictions crisis. Many of these tools are “deliverables” or “bench-cards” for a judge to quickly reference, e.g. a Substance Use Disorder Dictionary for State Courts and a guide to treating pregnant women with opioid use disorder. The NJOTF’s […]

APPA’s 45th Annual Training Institute – Value and Vision: A Virtual Experience

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APPA Website

Registration is open for APPA’s 45th Annual Training Institute – Value and Vision: A Virtual Experience Date(s): August 24 — 28, 2020 Venue: Virtual Website: coming soon! student rate: $99 early, non-member rate: $230 late, non-member rate: $290 early bird discount available through 7/30/20. APPA Individual Member discount available, just sign-in. APPA Agency Member discount […]

Saying goodbye: Baker to retire after more than 40 years as a judge

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The Indiana Lawyer

6/24/2020

Olivia Covington

It wasn’t quite the retirement he expected. With COVID-19 forcing most of the population to work from home, Court of Appeals Judge John Baker quietly visited the Indiana Statehouse in early June to pack up his chambers. He’s been working from his Bloomington home, and even though he won’t officially retire until July 31, he […]

Coronavirus Relief Helping to Keep Down Poverty Rate—For Now, Research Finds

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Route Fifty

6/23/2020

Bill Lucia

A new report says the CARES Act has offered an important boost to low-income families. But aid will dry up as the year goes on. Cash payments and the expanded unemployment benefits many Americans qualify for under the coronavirus relief package that Congress passed this spring will help to prevent a sharp rise in poverty […]