| NASJENews Quarterly • Spring 2007 |
Volume 22 • Number 2 |
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Conference at University of Memphis |
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From the President |
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Transitions |
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A Mental Health Court Judge’s Perspective: WIIFM (“What’s in it for me”)? |
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by Hon. Stephen S. Goss |
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What is in it for me? Practical benefits include a more coordinated method of handling chronic cases the judge is going to deal with in any event, along with a reduction in the jail stays for these mentally ill probationers. more > |
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Graduated Sanctions: An Effective Approach in Helping Juvenile Offenders Receive Appropriate Programs and Services |
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by David Gamble, NCJFCJ |
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Graduated sanctions systems when fully operational have demonstrated to be an effective way of addressing juvenile delinquency. This approach is particularly effective in assuring that juvenile offenders receive appropriate programs and services … more > |
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Overcoming Barriers to Distance Learning |
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by Lee Ann Barnhardt |
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If we agree that technology, and therefore distance education, should be a part of our offerings, the question then is how to overcome obstacles to this delivery method. There are many ways to diffuse information and get people to accept and use distance education. more > |
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The Problem-Solving Justice Toolkit |
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The problem-solving justice toolkit offers a blueprint for using the problem-solving approach for cases involving recurring contacts with the justice system due to underlying medical and social problems. more > |
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The Value of a Mentor for New Judges |
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by Josephine Deyo |
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The new judge will likely have more questions than rulings when he or she first takes the bench. How can judicial educators help those new judges quickly, when they most need help? In many states, mentor programs meet that need. more > |
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Thiagi Newsletter |
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Human Trafficking: A New Problem for State Courts |
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by Gretchen Hunt |
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Many states are just beginning to realize that human trafficking is a problem that affects not only women and girls in far-off lands. It may also trap runaway children, rural immigrant laborers, nannies, maids, factory workers and women in servile marriages (or “mail order brides”) in slavery like situations. Incidents of slavery have been found in both urban and rural areas and have impacted citizens and non-citizens alike. more > |
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Inside the Mind of the Judge: Part V - How Trial Judges Decide Cases |
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by Judge David M. Gersten |
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n Part IV of this series, I covered the long-term judge. I discussed how to become a great judge, by simply having an open mind, and how to become the worst judge, by having a closed mind. I also discussed how to get the curmudgeon judge to achieve judicial greatness, by embracing judicial education.. more > |
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Is it Time for a Change? |
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by Marguerite Stenquist |
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When our work is consistent with what we value, we are “engaged” performers. Gallup studies show that over half of the U.S. workforce is not engaged in their jobs; people show up but take the path of least resistance in most of what they do. This drag on productivity results from a disconnection between values and the job. When we are engaged, we feel more satisfied and less stressed, which is a much healthier way to spend a forty-hour week. If you’re feeling disengaged, read this article to help you see the next step. more > |
| Manager's Briefcase |
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Improving Your “E” IQ: Simple Tips for Netiquette |
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by Jennifer Rains, Esq. |
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E-mail allows us to communicate quickly (sometimes simultaneously directed to many people) via a method that creates a permanent record. Thus, the old problem of deciding what to say and how to say it is frequently condensed into a matter of seconds but has lasting consequences. For many of us, e-mail is simply too easy. Here are some basics to improve your use of e-mail. more > |
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