New Thinking, from the Center for Justice Innovation

Latest Episodes:

Addressing Domestic Violence in New Orleans Dec 05, 2008

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Mary Claire Landry, director of Domestic Violence Services for the Catholic Charities in New Orleans, discusses the challenge of rebuilding effective responses to domestic violence in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

A New Court in California: An Interview with Judge Wendy Lindley Nov 07, 2008

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Judge Wendy Lindley offers a preview of the Orange County Community Court, which is scheduled to open in coming months.

Community Justice in Baltimore Oct 27, 2008

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University of Maryland Law Professor Terry Hickey discusses Baltimore's new Prostitution Court and other community justice initiatives.

Member of Parliament Discusses Community Justice Sep 29, 2008

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Member of Parliament Nick Herbert talks about his work as Britain's shadow justice minister, the Conservative Party's prospects in the next election, and the importance of problem solving.

Harlem Parole Reentry Court Jul 15, 2008

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Staff of the Harlem Parole Reentry Court discuss how they help ex-offenders make the transition from incarceration to the community.

Youthful Offender Domestic Violence Court: Working with Teen Victims and Abusers Jun 03, 2008

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Judge Miriam Cyrulnik explains how the court--the first of its kind in the country--addresses the unique needs of adolescent domestic violence victims and perpetrators.

Brooklyn Mental Health Court: Linking Offenders to Treatment May 08, 2008

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Judge Matthew D'Emic and others explain how the Brooklyn Mental Health Court links mentally-ill offenders to treatment and rigorously monitors compliance.

UK’s Justice Secretary Visits Red Hook Apr 21, 2008

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Jack Straw, the United Kingdom’s justice secretary and lord chancellor, experiences a judge’s-eye view of the courtroom, quizzes staff about operations, and meets with a group of ex-offenders who have gotten their lives back on track during a visit to the Red Hook Community Justice Center in February 2008.