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Learn which evidence-based practices make a difference

See Tracks? Think Train!

David Wallace

Tuesday, 20 September 2022 / Published in Traffic Safety

From September 12 through December 14, 2022, is the Stop. Trains Can’t. safety campaign. Remember, never race a train-the rush isn't worth the risk. #StopTrainsCant

WATCP: Advancing Wisconsin’s Treatment Courts with Kitzberger and Nelson

Justice Speakers Institute

Thursday, 01 September 2022 / Published in Podcast, State Associations

Kimberly Kitzberger and Liesl Nelson discuss WATCP’s growth, accomplishments like Wisconsin-specific standards, and plans to support the state’s Treatment Courts.

Treatment Courts WATCP

FRE 702 – Under Review. Why Is It Happening, and What Does It mean?

Hon. Brian MacKenzie (Ret.)

Tuesday, 17 May 2022 / Published in Law

Frye v. United States[1] set the orgininal federal standard for the admission of scientific evidence in the courtroom. That standard lasted for several decades before the Supreme Court In Daubert v. Merrell

Championing International Human Rights: Morton Kjaerum and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute

Hon. Brian MacKenzie (Ret.)

Thursday, 12 May 2022 / Published in Podcast

Morton Kjaerum discusses the Raoul Wallenberg Institute’s global efforts in inclusion, access to justice, and human rights. He highlights corruption and authoritarianism as threats to progress.

Mack Jenkins Joins JSI as Vice President

Justice Speakers Institute

Monday, 02 May 2022 / Published in Law

Chief Mack Jenkins Criminal Justice Expert

Chief Mack Jenkins joins the Justice Speakers Institute (JSI) as Vice President, serving alongside the Institute’s two remaining founders – Judge Brian Mackenzie (Ret.) and David Wallace, (the Traffic Safety

Leadership in Justice: Chief Mack Jenkins Joins Justice Speakers Institute

Justice Speakers Institute

Sunday, 01 May 2022 / Published in Podcast

Chief Mack Jenkins discusses leading San Diego's probation department, the impact of specialty courts, and his new role as Vice President of the Justice Speakers Institute.

Traffic Safety and Bigger Trucks: Sheriff Donald Smith on CABT’s Mission

David Wallace

Saturday, 30 April 2022 / Published in Podcast

Sheriff Donald Smith explains the risks of bigger trucks, the importance of traffic safety, and CABT’s advocacy to maintain strict truck size and weight regulations to protect lives.

CABT semi-trucks

Preventing Distracted Driving—You Can Make a Difference

David Wallace

Tuesday, 05 April 2022 / Published in Distracted Driving, Traffic Safety

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and it is the perfect time to increase the discussion and educate everyone on the dangers of distracted driving.

Cell Phones

Joy Lyngar: Elevating Judicial Education for a Just Society

Hon. Brian MacKenzie (Ret.)

Thursday, 17 March 2022 / Published in Podcast

Joy Lyngar, Provost of the National Judicial College, discusses the importance of judicial education, the NJC's global impact, and her vision as NASJE's incoming president.