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
Join us to screen the documentary ALL RISE: For the Good of the Children, which “takes you inside the courtroom of an unconventional judge in East Texas who takes a trust-based, trauma-informed approach to healing broken families in the child welfare system.” Individuals from all facets of the community are invited and welcome to learn more about
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,
The Mecklenburg County SelfServe Center is a public service to all community members. Since its inception in 1999, the Mecklenburg County SelfServe Center has been striving to achieve equal access to justice in the area of family law for Mecklenburg County residents. The Center paves the way for patrons to receive knowledge about community resources and procedural information involving the courts,
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
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
Share Charlotte’s #DoGoodWeek kicks off April 5th through April 13th and JI invites participation in our table top service project, co-sponsored by the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and the Charlotte Resilience Project: A Legacy of Letters. We will provide the tools, participants will provide the kind and encouraging words to write and share letters with
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! Engage a variety of judicial candidates to hear their respective platforms, how they will work to maintain fairness, impartiality and judicial independence, and how redistricting will affect this year’s ballot. This event is free and open to the public, but attendees MUST RSVP HERE as space is limited. Refreshments will be provided by
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