Crash reconstruction in court

Crash Reconstruction in Court: Why Judges Need Scientific Knowledge

By Guest Author: Professor John Kwasnoski Motor vehicle crash cases have become more and more technical with the evolution of so many forms of digital evidence and the prolific use of expert testimony in both civil and criminal cases. Computer animation and simulation are commonly offered into evidence, along with the digital data from cell
judicial leadership

Honoring Judicial Leadership in Compassionate Justice: The Hora/Jones Award

The International Society for Therapeutic Jurisprudence has established the Peggy Hora/Michael Jones Award to honor exceptional judicial leadership. Judge Hora, a pioneer in compassionate and evidence-based justice, is recognized for her international contributions that transformed legal practice and inspired generations of justice professionals.
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judicial education

Judge Peggy Hora Honored for Judicial Education Excellence

Judge Peggy Hora, a pioneer in judicial education and problem-solving courts, received the 2017 V. Robert Payant Award for Teaching Excellence. Honored by the National Judicial College, she has led courses worldwide and advanced therapeutic jurisprudence through her writing, training, and leadership with JSI and the global judiciary.
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Global Traffic Safety

Global Traffic Safety: A Call to Action

Road traffic crashes claim over 1.24 million lives annually. This episode explores global traffic safety challenges, the UN's Decade of Action, and how we can save lives worldwide.
Drug Recognition Experts

Drug Recognition Experts: How DRE Officers Identify Impaired Drivers

By JSI Associate Thomas Page, Drug Recognition Expert Emeritus The Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program, procedure, and police officers constitute a systems approach to identifying, apprehending, and prosecuting the individual who drives while under the influence of a drug or drugs.  The program and procedures were initially developed in the 1980s by Los Angeles, California, Police
Therapeutic justice

Therapeutic Justice: Integrating Law and Well-Being in Courts

Guest Authors ARIE FREIBERG, Emeritus Professor of Law, Monash UniversityDr BECKY BATAGOL, Senior Lecturer in Law, Monash UniversityBoth Co-Authors Non-Adversarial Justice, 2nd ed, 2014 The Australian published an opinion piece in which Jennifer Oriel argued that that ‘activist judges’ are usurping the role of parliament in promoting non-adversarial justice, therapeutic jurisprudence and restorative justice. The piece is
Global Justice

Understanding Global Justice: Key Principles and Measurements

In this episode, Justice Speakers Institute founders discuss global justice principles, focusing on the World Justice Project’s rule of law framework. They explore its universal principles, nine key factors for measurement, and the critical roles of Therapeutic Jurisprudence and Procedural Fairness in ensuring justice has citizen understanding and support.
Global Justice Solutions

Justice Speakers International: Bringing Global Justice Solutions

This episode introduces Justice Speakers International, a global platform connecting and supporting justice systems worldwide. From drug treatment courts to restorative justice and elder abuse, learn how JSI bridges gaps in global justice with expertise, resources, and innovative solutions to enhance programs and share ideas across continents.
Romer v. Evans

Romer v. Evans: A Landmark in LGBT Rights History

May 20, 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Romer v. Evans. This was the first positive decision by that Court on the issues of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) rights. It overturned a discriminatory Colorado initiative (Amendment 2) that sought to amend the state constitution to prohibit protections for
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Drugged Driving

Marijuana in the Workplace

Along with alcohol and other drugs in the workplace, the advent of the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana in many states requires employers to face a variety of issues related to the use of marijuana by employees. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimated in 2013 that 9.1% of full-time