When my partners and I created the Justice Speakers Institute, the main goal was to work to improve justice throughout the world but, admittedly, I also wanted the opportunity to travel. As a result, I purchase a lot of airline tickets flying from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, a Delta hub. I have had my share of
The number of people claiming that the American governmental system is broken and that it is impossible to fix is growing. Anti-democratic rhetoric is now common. On Twitter, Facebook and other social media, people routinely claim that our founders created a republic, not a democracy, while others express support for rolling back democratic election reforms.
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
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
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.
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.
Jennifer Myers could not pay $91.99 a month in child support. So she was arrested and when brought to court, where without an attorney, she was put in jail for 30 days. According to the coroner she died died in the Macomb County (Michigan) jail from a sepsis infection. However, what she may have really
This episode highlights the critical role of Family Drug Treatment Courts in addressing child abuse and neglect cases linked to substance use disorders. Discover how FDTCs promote family reunification, reduce foster care stays, and improve parental treatment outcomes using holistic, evidence-based practices to protect and support children and families.
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Accountability: Recovery and Public Safety Can Coexist
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Substance Use Disorders Are Treatable: Recovery Is Possible
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Understanding Substance Use Disorders in the Justice System
Science has changed what we know about substanc...
