By Benjamin Chambers, February 11 2011
Addressing Implicit Bias to Reduce Disproportionate Minority Contact
How we process information has an impact on our decision-making -- which can have profound consequences for the youth we serve in the juvenile justice system and in adolescent substance abuse treatment. To learn more about "implicit bias," click on the link above for an article from Dr. Marsh that appeared in the Summer 2009 issue of Juvenile and Family Justice Today and was posted with permission on the Oregon Judicial Department's website.Webinar: Dr. Shawn Marsh will present on "implicit bias" -- what it is, how it works, and how to address it -- in a 2-hour webinar, "Social Cognition: The Pros and Cons of Autopilot," sponsored by the National Countil of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) on March 2, 2011, from 1:30 - 3:30 EST / 10:30 - 12:30 PST.
To participate in the training will require access to both a telephone and a computer; NCJFCJ warns that although the training is only an hour long, they're piloting a new system and want to be ready in case they run into technical difficulties. It's free -- but in exchange, they require you to evaluate both the training and their new training platform. To participate: email Jessica Pearce or phone her at (775) 784-1661. (Hat tip to Christa Myers.)
- Raised by the Courts - Interview with Judge Irene Sullivan
In a two-part interview with Youth Today, Judge Irene Sullivan -- recently retired from the bench in Florida -- talks about her new book, Raised by the Courts: One Judge's Insight into Juvenile Justice, offering candid opinions and views that some may find provocative. You can read part two of the interview here. Curious about the book itself? Read this excerpt from Raised by the Courts. - Drug Czar Warns Against "Bath Salts" Used for Dangerous Legal Highs
Gil Kerlikowske, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), issued a warning about the health risks of synthetic drugs sold as "bath salts" or plant food under names like "Ivory Wave" at head shops and gas stations. (Full disclosure: I wrote the news summary linked to above.)
- Report Describes Trends in U.S. High School Dropout and Completion Rates
Via JUVJUST: "The National Center for Education Statistics has published a report that provides high school dropout and completion rates in the United States between 1972 and 2008. Data also present students' age, sex, and race/ethnicity, and the rates of on-time graduation from high school ... Findings show that approximately 3 million 16–24 year-olds were not enrolled in high school or had not earned a high school diploma or alternative credential by October 2008." - National Community Forums on Addiction Recovery
Faces and Voices of Recovery is working with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and other organizations to sponsor a national series of statewide forums on addressing barriers to sustained addiction recovery. Organizers are especially interested in involving family members -- perfect for juvenile justice advocates. One of the three planned forums has already happened, but if you live in Oregon or Florida and can make one of the two remaining forums there, follow the link for more information.
- NPR Highlights Drug Courts as Major Budget Solution
A story on National Public Radio (NPR) highlighted the disastrous budget implications of eliminating drug courts in a story on drug courts cut in the state of Kentucky. This is especially timely, since National Drug Court Month is coming up in May, and the theme will be "Drug Courts: A Proven Budget Solution."Got a drug court? May will be a good time to celebrate its work. One way to do that is to help the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) reach its goal of having every member of the House of Representatives attend a drug court graduation during National Drug Court Commencement Week, May 16-20, 2011. The NADCP will shortly issue its Drug Court Month Field Kit to help you plan your activities, but it's not too early to start on your own. (Hat tip to Christa Myers.)
- Webinar from NIATx: To Bill or Not to Bill?
Find out how two Maine organizations successfully bill third party payers in this webinar planned for February 17, 2011, 12:00 pm EST / 11:00 am CST / 10:00 am MST / 9:00 am PST.
- Preventing Youth Violence in Communities: What Does the Evidence Tell Us? (Live Webcast)
From the press release: "Youth violence is a public health crisis in the United States. Based on the most recent statistics, approximately 20 percent of high school students report being bullied at school, and over 30 percent report being in a physical fight. Homicide is the second leading cause of death of young people, with an average of 16 youth murdered every day."What can be done? Learn more in this panel discussion sponsored by the Chapin Hall and The Urban Institute, to be held February 24, 2011 10 am - 11:30 EST / 9 am- 10:30 am CST / 7 am- 8:30 am PST. You can also register to attend in person (you can follow this link for more information about event, even if you can't be there). The webcast will be posted on the Chapin Hall website at a later date.
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Updated: February 11 2011