Court College Applications are now open. This seven week civic academy will provide an intensive and thorough dive into the structure and function of our government’s judicial branch. Visit the Court College page on our site to learn more and apply. Applications are due January 10, 2020. VISIT THE JI Court College PAGE HERE
Help community members access and receive needed court and legal services by making a donation of $75 or more to benefit Justice Initiatives’ programs and services, Larry Kings’s Clubhouse and the Self-Serve Center (celebrating its 20th anniversary this year!). We want to raise $5,000 and all donors at this level between now and #GivingTuesday on December 3,
Join Justice Initiatives, the Mecklenburg County Courts and Alexander Youth Network for the “Children First, Ending Generational Trauma” event. This event takes place in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Foster Care Awareness Month, and following the NC Justice Summit to continue conversation and support action at the cross sections of the courts and community
Justice Initiatives’ Director of Community Impact, Alexandra Arrington and Community Access Coordinator for the Mecklenburg County Courts, Mrs. Jessica Davis were featured on Good Day Charlotte during Share Charlotte’s recognition of Nation Volunteer Week or #DoGoodWeek. See the full clip of the interview about a project to encourage youth in detention centers following the #NCJusticeSummit
Join us for the premiere civic event of the year! Justice Initiatives’ 13th Annual Evening at the Courthouse is a wonderful event to attend for food, fun and civic-minded fellowship! Registration is open now through April 23rd close of business. Register Today! justiceinitiatives.org/evening-at-the-courthouse
Bob Simmons of Council for Children’s Rights joined JI’s Glenn Thomas on WBTV’s Morning Break to discuss the #NCJusticeSummit and how CFCR’s interventions are producing remarkable results for their clients. JI is pleased to convene a statewide gathering of community and court representatives to look at the implications of Raise the Age on our youth,
Join us for a round table discussion about the issues and opportunities within the judicial branch. Do you have questions about how the court system works? Do you have concerns or things you’d like to see improved? Share your thoughts with us over a meal. The event will be held at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s
