Therapeutic justice

Therapeutic Justice: Enhancing the Judge’s Role

Therapeutic justice redefines the judge’s role from neutral arbiter to active facilitator of change. This approach promotes individualized justice, community collaboration, and systemic reform through problem-solving courts. By embracing these principles, judges help transform lives while strengthening public confidence in the court system.
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Cynthia Herriott

Chief Cynthia Herriott Joins JSI as VP of Law Enforcement

Justice Speakers Institute (JSI) is proud to welcome Chief Cynthia Herriott as its Vice President of Law Enforcement, joining JSI’s leadership team alongside the Institute’s co-founders, Judge Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) and David Wallace, (the Traffic Safety Guy) and Chief Mack Jenkins, Vice President of Community Supervision. “I am honored to be a part of JSI and to contribute to its mission
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Strategic Planning for Treatment Courts

The Power of Strategic Planning for Treatment Courts: A Guide to Success

Treatment courts play a vital role in the justice system by providing rehabilitative alternatives for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. However, for these courts to be effective, they must operate within a well-structured, forward-thinking framework. This is where strategic planning becomes essential. A strategic plan ensures that treatment courts remain focused on their mission,
Veteran Treatment Court Mentors

Ethical Boundaries for Veteran Treatment Court Mentors

The Role of a Mentor in VTCs At its core, a Veteran Treatment Court (VTC) mentor serves as a trusted peer and supporter of veteran participants (mentors), guiding them through the court process and connecting them with the necessary resources. Their primary obligations include engaging with and encouraging mentees, assisting them in resolving personal or
Workplace Safety

Creating a Modern Traffic Safety Culture at Work: A 2025 Guide

Learn how to create a traffic safety culture at work with four proven steps: educate, engage, train, and monitor. Protect lives and boost productivity!
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Negligent Entrustment

Understanding Vicarious Liability For Company Vehicles: How Employers Can Mitigate Risk

Vicarious liability holds employers accountable for employees’ wrongful actions performed within the scope of their employment, especially when operating vehicles for work purposes. This legal responsibility extends to company vehicles and, in some cases, personal vehicles used for work, with liability often hinging on factors like policy enforcement, foreseeability, and proper employee screening. Employers can mitigate risks by implementing clear, consistently enforced vehicle use policies and conducting thorough background checks on employees.
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Trauma-Informed Justice

Trauma-Informed Justice: Enhancing Procedural Fairness in the Courtroom

The connection between trauma-informed justice practices and procedural fairness is profound. By adhering to the principles of procedural fairness, courts can create an environment where individuals feel safe, heard, and supported. Judges must recognize that trauma is often invisible and can affect how litigants engage with the legal system. People with trauma histories may react
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Trauma-Informed Courts

JSI Champions Trauma-Informed Courts at 2024 Child Justice Seminar in Jamaica

The Justice Speakers Institute (JSI), as part of its ongoing mission to be a global leader in judicial education and to promote justice and the rule of law worldwide, proudly featured JSI Associate Judge Gayle Williams-Byers (Ret.) as a keynote presenter on Trauma-Informed Courts at the 2024 Child Justice Guidelines Training Seminar for Parish Court
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Procedural Fairness in Treatment Courts

Procedural Fairness in Treatment Courts: JSI’s Presentation on Justice Reform in Japan 

The Justice Speakers Institute (JSI) envisions promoting justice and the rule of law worldwide by serving as the essential global resource on justice issues. In pursuit of this vision, JSI founders were pleased to travel to Tokyo, Japan, to interview Yasuhiro Maruyama, a Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Rissho University, and a leading
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Janel McFeat on Restorative Justice and Reentry in Washington State

Janel McFeat discusses restorative justice, the Washington Statewide Reentry Council’s work, and the Reentry 2030 initiative to create a human-centered reentry system.
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