Is your jurisdiction seeking to strengthen Sixth Amendment protections? Watch the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Center for Justice Innovation, the National Legal Aid & Defender Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers discuss exciting opportunities for no-cost training and technical assistance through BJA’s Justice for All program.
Each year, courts and government entities at all levels of jurisdiction assess millions of dollars in fines and fees. Watch this webinar to learn about an exciting opportunity to Rethink the Consequences of Fines and Fees. The Bureau of Justice Assistance will be offering no-cost assistance to jurisdictions across the country to examine and improve the administration of justice in this area.
Carmen Alcantara can see the impact her work has on the community. As a Treatment Alternatives Program Manager at Bronx Community Solutions, she says that providing people with support helps them see "they are capable of change. They are capable of better.