Advancing Fairness

Language is central to our experience, and should be an ongoing focus for anyone implementing new approaches in the criminal justice system. The way treatment court practitioners speak to and about court participants can impact their success. Research shows that language has the power to exacerbate or lessen stigma, change participants' perceptions of court and treatment, and even affect the quality of the treatment provided. Examining how team members speak to and about participants is a best practice for all treatment courts.

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.