Special Episodes from the Center for Justice Innovation

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How Procedural Justice Strengthens the Public's Willingness to Obey the Law May 01, 2014

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Participants from more than 75 U.S. jurisdictions and 10 countries gathered in San Francisco for Community Justice 2014, an international summit on how to reduce crime and incarceration while improving public trust in justice. Listen to this interview with Tracey L. Meares, the Walton Hale Hamilton Professor at Yale Law School, on how procedural justice increases public trust in the law.

An Introduction to Bristol IMPACT Feb 25, 2013

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BBC Somerset interviews Aubrey Fox of the Centre for Justice Innovation about Bristol’s IMPACT program, an initiative that brings together criminal justice agencies to provide supervision and support to chronic offenders in Somerset.

Planning a Domestic Violence Court in a Rural Community: A Conversation with Jeanne Noordsy Aug 27, 2012

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Jeanne Noordsy of Catholic Charities discusses her role in the planning and operation of two rural domestic violence court initiatives: the Integrated Domestic Violence Initiative in Warren and Washington counties, and the Domestic Violence Court in Glens Falls, NY. She details the ways in which the court interacts with victim advocates.

The Role of the Resource Coordinator: A Conversation with Annette Culunio Aug 27, 2012

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Annette Culunio, Resource Coordinator in Tioga and Schuyler Counties, two rural areas of New York State, discusses the planning, challenges, and rewards of the Integrated Domestic Violence Initiative.

Australia's First Community Court: A Conversation with Penny Armytage Jul 27, 2012

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Secretary of Justice Penny Armytage discusses the successes and challenges of the recently opened Collingwood Neighborhood Justice Centre.

A Community Court Takes Washington D.C.: Expanding the Model in the Nation's Capital Feb 08, 2012

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Community Justice 2012: The International Conference of Community Courts drew over 300 attendees from seven countries and 75 cities to learn about criminal justice reform strategies and research. Listen to this interview with Dan Cipullo, director of the Criminal Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, on expanding the community court model in the country's capital.

Breaking the Cycle: A Canadian Province Explores an Integrated Approach to Addressing Offenders' Underlying Problems Feb 08, 2012

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Community Justice 2012: The International Conference of Community Courts drew over 300 attendees from seven countries and 75 cities to learn about criminal justice reform strategies and research. Listen to this interview with Kurt Sandstrom, assistant deputy minister of Alberta Justice, on Canada's emerging, 'upstream' solutions to system involvement.

In Vancouver, Offenders Find Community Service is a Two-Way Street Feb 08, 2012

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Community Justice 2012: The International Conference of Community Courts drew over 300 attendees from seven countries and 75 cities to learn about criminal justice reform strategies and research. Listen to an interview with Canadian Crown Counsel Adam Dalrymple on Vancouver community service mandates.

Sustaining Community Courts: What Makes a Program Attractive to Potential Funders? Feb 08, 2012

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Community Justice 2012: The International Conference of Community Courts drew over 300 attendees from seven countries and 75 cities to learn about criminal justice reform strategies and research. Listen to an interview with Burke Fitzpatrick, who administers the Office of Justice Programs in South Carolina's Department of Public Safety, on how to secure funding for community courts.

The Architecture of Collaboration: A New Courthouse in Colorado has Cooperation in Mind Feb 08, 2012

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Community Justice 2012: The International Conference of Community Courts drew over 300 attendees from seven countries and 75 cities to learn about criminal justice reform strategies and research. Listen to this interview with Milliken, Colorado Police Chief Jim Burack on a new courthouse's approach in his jurisdiction.