Cover Stories
Juvenile Law: Special Edition – Introduction
October 28, 2013
The Indiana Court Times Editorial Board is pleased to present this special edition on Juvenile Law. Traditionally, Court Times includes stories and information on a variety of topics, but the Board decided our readers would appreciate a special issue dedicated to how the courts serve children in our state. There are many exciting initiatives underway designed to improve the courts’ interaction with children. This special edition includes some of those projects. The Indiana General Assembly created a new Commission on Improving the Status of Children and Indiana Supreme Court... [Read the full story]
Features
Our Children’s Potential
October 28, 2013
At a recent conference, judges from across the state were treated to a first-rate performance by the Fort Wayne Voices of Unity Youth Choir. The remarkable poise and professional sound of the young choir led the judges to a standing ovation. The majority of this special edition of Indiana Court Times focuses on children in need, troubled youth and difficult family situations—yet it cannot be ignored that there are many children and programs that deserve great praise. The Voices of Unity Choir is one shining example. The program was started in 2000 at Indiana-Purdue University... [Read the full story]
Spotlight
State Commission on Improving the Status of Children
October 28, 2013
The newly formed Commission on Improving the Status of Children held its inaugural meeting on August 21, 2013. Governor Mike Pence signed Senate Bill 125 into law effective July 1, 2013. The multi-branch statewide Commission is aimed at improving the status of children in Indiana. In cooperation with other stakeholders, Commission members will study issues concerning vulnerable youth, review and make recommendations concerning pending legislation, and promote information sharing and best practices. “We are committed to improving the health, safety and well-being of Hoosier... [Read the full story]
Court Technology
Using INcite to Collect & Connect Juvenile Data
October 28, 2013
Statistical Reporting Statistics about juvenile delinquency cases are a key part of the annual Indiana Judicial Service Report and Indiana Probation Report. Published by the Indiana Supreme Court’s Division of State Court Administration (Division), the reports reflect detailed court-by-court data on judicial caseloads, general court finances and probation information. The case data is submitted to the Division through INcite, the Supreme Court’s extranet. With respect to children, this data includes juvenile status offenses, juvenile delinquency offenses, paternity, informal... [Read the full story]
Sidebar
Hon. Vicki Carmichael
October 28, 2013
This is the twenty-sixth of our Court Times articles that highlight up close and personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary. Judge Carmichael and husband, Lonnie, with Cleneth and Phillipine landlords Clark County Circuit Court #4 Judge Vicki Carmichael is our judge featured in this issue. She received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University Southeast and her law degree from the University of Louisville. Following graduation from law school, she worked in the Office of Clark County Public Defender from 1989 to 2000, where she served as both the Assistant Public Defender... [Read the full story]
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Our Children’s Potential
At a recent conference, judges from across the state were treated to a first-rate...
Indiana Juvenile Case Data
For over thirty-eight years, Indiana’s courts have diligently reported information...
CHINS UP: New tools to measure milestones in child welfare cases
In dependency cases, “a child’s sense of time is extremely important.” Allen...
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Receives Report on Juvenile Disproportionate Minority Contact
The following is excerpted from the EXECUTIVE SUMMARY of a report submitted to the...
Permanency Roundtables in Juvenile Delinquency Cases
A Permanency Roundtable is an intervention designed to facilitate the permanency...
JDAI: Indiana’s Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative
The vision of the Annie E. Casey Foundation states: “All youth involved in the...
Casey Family Programs: 2020 Strategy
Since 2007, Casey Family Programs has had the privilege to work in close partnership...
Seventeenth Annual GAL/CASA Conference
Marissa Reed receives the 2013 Volunteer of the Year Award from Judge John D. Potter. The...
Juvenile Mental Health Screening, Assessment & Treatment
The Indiana Juvenile Mental Health Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Project (Project)...
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