Professor Mark Kleiman reflects on innovation and trial-and-error, with the recent insight having seen his innovative probation model, now called HOPE, revolutionize the way probationers are treated in Hawaii.
Martin Horn is currently a Distinguished Lecturer in the Department of Law & Police Science at John Jay College. He is the former Commissioner of NYC Department of Correction and Department of Probation and Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.
A manual to help justice practitioners communicate about their work with the public and key institutional stakeholders. Includes 10 key steps for effective communication, extensive links to on-line resources, and guides offering sample logos, brochures and flyers as well as practical tips for communication strategies like "Crafting a Core Message."
An overview of law enforcement and government responses to mortgage fraud, foreclosure, and abandoned property, drawing on focus groups sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Assistance in January 2009.
The Drug Courts: Personal Stories Toolkit is a short curriculum to help schools educate youth about the important work of drug courts and to promote understanding of the justice system.
This Toolkit provides resources to help maximize the impact of school visits by judges, including tips, suggested activities and materials for students.