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Creating Self-Help Materials that Are Actually Helpful
Creating Self-Help Materials that Are Actually Helpful
Although many navigate the legal system without representation, their lack of counsel shouldn't compromise their access to justice. While not all self-help materials are created equally, courts can implement certain key principles to empower self-represented litigants to navigate proceedings with confidence.
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IAALS Resources Reflect Importance of Centering Children in Divorce Proceedings
IAALS Resources Reflect Importance of Centering Children in Divorce Proceedings
January is Child-Centered Divorce Awareness Month, emphasizing the need for a more child-centric approach to the separation process. Various organizations, including IAALS, provide resources guiding individuals towards a cooperative divorce process that prioritizes children's well-being for lasting positive outcomes.
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Pandemic Positives Speaker Series Features Resourcefulness in a Crisis, Part 2
Pandemic Positives Speaker Series Features Resourcefulness in a Crisis, Part 2
In March, IAALS wrapped up our Pandemic Positives Speaker Series, bringing together a number of courts and legal service providers who, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, quickly implemented new processes for providing both in-person and virtual services to ensure access to information and assistance.
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Pandemic Positives Speaker Series Highlights Innovation and Partnerships, Part 1
Pandemic Positives Speaker Series Highlights Innovation and Partnerships, Part 1
Last month, IAALS kicked off our Pandemic Positives Speaker Series, bringing together a number of courts and legal service providers who, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, transformed their day-to-day operations to continue serving the public throughout this critical time.
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IAALS' Michael Houlberg Discusses Court Innovation on Pandemic Positives Webinar
IAALS' Michael Houlberg Discusses Court Innovation on Pandemic Positives Webinar
Earlier this month, IAALS Manager Michael Houlberg joined Presiding Judge Clemens Landau of the Salt Lake City Justice Court for a webinar that covered new ideas and practices that legal service providers have developed from the COVID-19 pandemic—many of which may bolster the justice system long into the future.
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2020 IAALS Rebuilding Justice Award Honors Margaret Hagan and Chief Justice Mark Cady
2020 IAALS Rebuilding Justice Award Honors Margaret Hagan and Chief Justice Mark Cady
On October 20, IAALS hosted a virtual Rebuilding Justice Award Celebration instead of gathering for our annual gala as we normally do, and we were joined by people from all over the country and world via Zoom to honor both Margaret Hagan and the late Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady for their leadership and innovation in advancing our justice system.
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CCJ and COSCA Release Guiding Principles for Post-Pandemic Court Technology
CCJ and COSCA Release Guiding Principles for Post-Pandemic Court Technology
Courts across the country have made giant strides in the use of technology in the wake of COVID-19. The Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators are urging state court officials to continue this momentum, and they have recommended six principles related to courts’ use of technology going forward.
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Bold National Guidelines Outlined to Strengthen Family Courts
Bold National Guidelines Outlined to Strengthen Family Courts
On the heels of the third and final phase of the three-year project, this week the Family Justice Initiative is launching new web pages and an online report to support state courts’ efforts to develop and implement plans to improve justice for families.
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NCSC 2020 Trends in State Courts Highlights the Family Justice Initiative
NCSC 2020 Trends in State Courts Highlights the Family Justice Initiative
​Last month, the National Center for State Courts released their 2020 Trends in State Courts, which includes discussion of the Family Justice Initiative and its Principles for Family Justice Reform. The principles emphasize problem solving and cooperation between parties—especially when children are involved.
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NCSC Recommendations for Courthouse Redesign Aim to Better Serve Families
NCSC Recommendations for Courthouse Redesign Aim to Better Serve Families
Earlier this year, the National Center for State Courts published a set of recommendations for the redesign of the Marion Superior Court in Indianapolis, Indiana. Many of the suggestions stem from the Family Justice Initiative—supported by IAALS and the NCSC—and its Principles for Family Justice Reform.
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