The Science Bench Book
President Peggy Hora, Vice President David Wallace and CFO Brian MacKenzie will do presentations on the Science Bench Book for Judges and Procedural Fairness for the judiciary of Puerto Rico. It is a return engagement for Judge Hora (Ret.) who was there in January 2019 discussing the Trauma-Informed Courtroom.
Parenting Investigator / GAL Training
North Dakota Supreme Court 600 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND, United StatesJSI President Judge Peggy Hora (Ret.) will do a 3-hour presentation on March 12, 2020, at the North Dakota Supreme Court Building as part of the Parenting Investigator / GAL training. Her presentation will cover: Drug Testing--When you request it, how to read it, what exactly does a test cover? Recognizing fetal alcohol syndrome and
Testing and Monitoring in the Age of Covid-19
Is navigating through COVID-19 proving to be extraordinarily challenging? This webinar, Testing and Monitoring in the Age of COVID-19, will be an interactive dialog where you can have a voice in answering questions like: How do we safely continue the essential need to test during these times? What options are there for safe testing without
Comparing the LifeSafer Portable Alcohol Monitoring Unit with other alcohol testing technologies
Every probation and parole officer must be proficient with the basics of alcohol and other drug testing in order to do a competent job. This seminar will give you the fundamentals of alcohol testing in DWI/Drug courts as well as prepare you for new trends in interlock usage. The seminar will compare and contrast the
Ethical Landmines for Judges in VTCs
Anaheim Convention Center 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, United StatesPRESENTATION CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 Cases of judicial discipline are being reported in VTCs for behavior rarely seen in Drug Treatment Courts. What is the reason for judges acting differently in VTCs? What should judges be on the lookout for? JSI President Judge Peggy Hora (Ret.) will address these and other questions during her session of “Ethical
The Science Bench Book for Judges: The Gatekeepers of Scientific Evidence in the Courtroom
Anaheim Convention Center 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, United StatesPRESENTATION CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 Most of the forensic science portrayed on CSI and Forensic Files is wrong. Yet much of this same suspect evidence is admitted into courtrooms across the United States. This is true in part because judges do not come to the bench with a deep understanding of science and may be inclined
“People-centred Justice”
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law will be interviewing JSI President Judge Peggy Hora (Ret.) on Oct. 16 regarding problem-solving courts and what is needed to put "people-centred justice" into practice. It will be part of HiiL’s next annual report.
The Impact of Alcohol Use on the Operation of Heavy Machinery
Alcohol is the most prominent drug of abuse. Its impairing effects can be subtle or incredibly apparent. JSI Associate Amy Miles is the Director of the Forensic Toxicology Program at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene and she will discuss the effects of alcohol, even after one drink, and its ability to compromise operating heavy machinery safely.
Being the Best Recovery Court Judge You Can Be: Best Practices for a Recovery Court Judge
JSI Co-President Judge Brian Mackenzie (Ret.) will discuss the best practices that make a recovery court judge successful. He will examine the procedures that have been shown by research and experience to produce optimal results and how these best practices will also improve a recovery court's success.
The Perils Of Alcohol Abuse In The Workplace: 5 Tips to Protect the Company and Assist the Employee
Approximately 15% of American employees have been intoxicated due to alcohol while on the job, either from drinking before or during work. Alcohol abuse is a major problem both in the workplace, and on the corporate road. An employee with an elevated blood alcohol level or who is hungover is at increased risk for industrial
