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                  - Grants                      - Project Grants
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                    - Funding Toolkit 
                  - News
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### Supporting the Nation's Judicial System & the Public it Serves

## SJI News & Announcements

## SJI was established by federal law in 1984 to improve the quality of justice in state courts, and foster innovative, efficient solutions to common issues faced by all courts. To fulfill this mission, SJI awards grants that benefit the nation’s judicial system and the public it serves.

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### SJI Funding Toolkit: New Weekly Guide to Federal Grant Programs

NEW–Access the weekly guide to Federal Grant Programs in one concise document, organized by topic area, and that highlights key information to help jurisdictions make decisions about whether to pursue these open #funding opportunities here: https://fundingtoolkit.sji.gov/.../SJI_New-Funding... The SJI Funding Toolkit is designed to support local courts, state courts, and their justice system partners as they ... 

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### Virtual Continuity in the Courts Symposium

When? Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, from 11:00AM – 4:30PM EST. An opportunity to connect with other Judicial Branch professionals from across the country involved in continuity planning for our Courts coordinated by your continuity peers working in our country’s judiciaries. Register here: Continuity in the Courts Symposium – Registration (office.com) Continuity-In-The-Courts-Symposium-Flyer (527 kB)Screenshot-2024-02-01-141212 (384 kB)

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### Upcoming Webinar! Landmark SCOTUS Decisions: The Impact of the 21-376 Haaland v. Brackeen SCOTUS decision on Native American Families Webinar

Upcoming #Webinar! Landmark SCOTUS Decisions: The Impact of the 21-376 Haaland v. Brackeen SCOTUS decision on Native American Families Webinar When? Thursday, February 22nd, 2024, at 3:00PM EST. This NACM – National Association for Court Management presentation will provide a brief historical context of the Indian Child Welfare Act, the points considered in Haaland v. Brackeen, ... 

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### Innovative New Project Launches to Increase Access to Justice for the Overlooked Middle Class

IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver, and The Chicago Bar Foundation (CBF) are excited to partner on this critically urgent project. An important addition to the national access to justice landscape, the Above the Line Network (ATLN) has just launched to tackle the daunting challenges that ... 

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### Upcoming Webinar! Breaking Barriers: Inclusive Communication for People with Disabilities in Court

Upcoming Webinar! Breaking Barriers: Inclusive Communication for People with Disabilities in Court. When? Wednesday, January 31st, 2024, at 12:00PM EST. Clear and accessible communication is fundamental to ensure that everyone can fully participate in the court process. People with disabilities are no exception and have a right to effective communication – meaning that whatever is ... 

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### COSCA Issues Call to Action for Improved Treatment of Jurors

An estimated 14.4% of Americans are summoned for jury duty, and approximately 11 million individuals report for jury service every year. In their new policy paper, Citizens on Call: Responding to the Needs of 21st Century Jurors, the Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA) reinforces the importance of jury service by issuing a call to action ... 

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#### SJI GRANTEE SPOTLIGHTS

                  -  The Housing Navigator Program
		    	April 1, 2024 					
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                  -  Judicial Innovation Fellowship Program
		    	March 1, 2024 					
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                  -  Advancing Pretrial Justice Initiative
		    	February 1, 2024 					
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                  -  Juvenile Court Transformation: Intensive State Technical Assistance and a National Training Institute
		    	January 1, 2024 					
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#### SJI NEWSLETTER

March 2024 Vol.34 No.6

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