Events Calendar

Month: January 2024

Webinar: A Virtual Briefing on NCSC’s 2023 Survey of Public Opinion

January 22nd, 2024

Public opinion reflects continuing challenges for courts and for all institutions of government—but with some glimmers of optimism for the future, according to NCSC’s 2023 State of the State Courts annual public opinion survey.

The 2023 survey shows that 61 percent of respondents expressed some or a great deal of confidence in state courts, up one percentage point from the 2022 survey. The good news? This is the first year since 2019 that the confidence barometer has not dropped.

Join us for a comprehensive review of our most recent survey results. We will review key findings and discuss implications for how courts can tailor strategies designed to increase public trust in their work.

Speakers:

• Karl Agne, Founding Partner, GBAO Strategies, Washington, D.C.
• Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, President of CCJ
• Jesse Rutledge, Vice President of Public Affairs, National Center for State Courts

Register today.

For more information, email Jesse Rutledge.

Webinar: Family-Centered Fridays - ACEs-Informed Courts

January 26th, 2024

In the first session of the 2024 Family-Centered Fridays series, attendees will hear directly from staff in the North Carolina Judicial Branch about their groundbreaking work developing ACEs-informed courts.

In 2021, North Carolina’s Chief Justice convened a Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts (TFAC) to enable Judicial Branch stakeholders to understand the impact on children of exposure to ACEs (adverse childhood experiences; adverse community environments); and to develop strategies for addressing adverse consequences within the North Carolina state court system.

Panelists will discuss the TFAC and how it has helped to strengthen trauma-informed practices in North Carolina’s courts for families and children. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about upcoming resources for implementing ACEs-informed practices in their courts.

Presenter:

• Teri Deal, Deputy Managing Director, Court Consulting Services, National Center State Courts

Panelists:

• Lori Cole, Court Management Specialist, North Carolina Judicial Branch
• Mike Silver, Training and Services Director, North Carolina Judicial Branch

Register today.

For more information, email Conor Geiger.

The Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) Midyear Conference

January 27th, 2024

The Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) will host its midyear conference January 27-30, 2024.

The CCJ Midyear conference is by invitation only.

For more information, contact Nikiesha Cosby.

Webinar: Breaking Barriers - Inclusive Communication for People with Disabilities in Court

January 31st, 2024

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 written or spoken must be accessible.

Join us for an insightful webinar about the diverse ways people with disabilities communicate and learn effective strategies for court personnel to better serve and reduce barriers for this population.

Moderator:

• Diane Robinson, Principal Court Research Associate, National Center for State Courts

Panelists:

• Elizabeth Moran, Executive Director, The Arc of Colorado
• Megan Rusciano, Staff Attorney, Center for Public Representation

Register today.

For more information, email Angela Cerilli Sager.

If you require an interpreter, please contact Natalie Downard.