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Part Six: Judging the Machine – Lessons, Guardrails,...

Justice Speakers Institute ·

2025/11/18

AI is reshaping the justice system, offering both promise and peril. Courts face the challenge of adopting these tools without compromising fairness or transparency. This article outlines the essential guardrails for judicial use of AI, ensuring technology strengthens—not supplants—the rule of law.The post Part Six: Judging the Machine – Lessons, Guardrails, and the Path Forward appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute.

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A Decade of Progress: Advancing Public Safety Through...

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2025/11/17

As Justice Speakers Institute celebrates its 10th anniversary, Vice President Cynthia Herriott reflects on advancing public safety through leadership, trust, and innovation. Drawing from decades in law enforcement, she champions training that bridges communities and strengthens ethical, effective policing worldwide—defining JSI’s next decade of impact. The post A Decade of Progress: Advancing Public Safety Through Leadership, Trust, and Innovation appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute.

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A Decade of Integrity: Advancing Community...

Justice Speakers Institute ·

2025/11/17

JSI’s ten-year journey reflects a steadfast commitment to fairness, evidence, and compassionate justice. This reflection by Chief Jenkins highlights how effective community supervision blends accountability with meaningful support, helping people rebuild their lives. As JSI enters its next decade, its mission remains grounded in integrity, impact, and hope for stronger, safer communities. The post A Decade of Integrity: Advancing Community Supervision Through Evidence and Hope appeared first on

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A Decade of Impact: Justice Speakers Institute...

Justice Speakers Institute ·

2025/11/17

Justice Speakers Institute celebrates a decade of advancing justice reform worldwide. Founded in 2015 by Judge Peggy Hora, David Wallace, and Judge Brian MacKenzie, JSI has become a global leader in judicial education, evidence-based practice, and innovative court reform, shaping the next decade of progress in justice. The post A Decade of Impact: Justice Speakers Institute Celebrates 10 Years of Advancing Justice Worldwide appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute.

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Advancing Therapeutic Courts Across Alaska with Ms....

Justice Speakers Institute ·

2025/11/13

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Ms. Rachel Varela, Deputy Therapeutic Court Program Coordinator for the Alaska Court System, shares how Alaska’s therapeutic courts are expanding access to justice across vast and diverse communities. She discusses statewide innovations in training, technology, and collaboration that strengthen recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.The post Advancing Therapeutic Courts Across Alaska with Ms. Rachel Varela appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute.

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The Ones We Fear and the Ones We’re Mad At: A...

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2025/11/11

Former Police Chief Cynthia Herriott examines how emotions like fear and anger influence law enforcement responses and criminal justice policy. She distinguishes between dangerous offenders and those struggling with addiction or poverty, urging a shift toward evidence-based, compassionate approaches that enhance public safety and reduce recidivism. The post The Ones We Fear and the Ones We’re Mad At: A Policing Perspective on Justice Reform appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute.

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Part Five: Courts of the Future – Innovation, Access,...

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2025/11/04

As artificial intelligence transforms judicial systems worldwide, courts are redefining how justice is delivered. From AI-powered transcription to online dispute resolution, innovation is improving efficiency and access—but must never eclipse fairness. This post explores global trends ensuring AI in the courts enhances justice without diminishing human judgment.The post Part Five: Courts of the Future – Innovation, Access, and Global Trends appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute.

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The Centre for Justice Innovation: Building a Smarter...

Justice Speakers Institute ·

2025/10/30

In this episode, Justice Speaks features Phil Bowen, Director of the Centre for Justice Innovation. Bowen discusses evidence-based reforms transforming the British justice system, from diversion and smarter sentencing to procedural fairness and the Common Ground Justice Project, all aimed at building a fairer and more effective system.The post The Centre for Justice Innovation: Building a Smarter and Fairer Justice System with Phil Bowen appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute.

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Harm Reduction Needs Guardrails: Balancing Compassion...

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2025/10/28

Harm reduction is an essential part of recovery but must not mean a lack of accountability. Drawing lessons from Oregon’s policy challenges, this article explains why treatment courts need structure, incentives, and consequences. True recovery requires compassion paired with meaningful accountability to prevent relapse and promote long-term change. The post Harm Reduction Needs Guardrails: Balancing Compassion and Accountability appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute.

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Building Better Treatment Courts in Oregon with Ms....

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2025/10/23

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Ms. Rachael Mark of the Oregon Judicial Department discusses how Oregon’s Treatment Courts are strengthening justice through data, training, and collaboration. She shares insights on funding models, innovation, and building sustainable systems that improve lives across the state.The post Building Better Treatment Courts in Oregon with Ms. Rachael Mark appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute.

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Part Four: AI in the Courts: Judicial...

Justice Speakers Institute ·

2025/10/21

As AI tools enter the courtroom, judges face new challenges of transparency, accountability, and maintaining their central decision-making role. This installment examines how AI is reshaping judicial reasoning, the risks of overreliance, and why human judgment remains essential to preserving fairness, ethics, and public trust in justice. The post Part Four: AI in the Courts: Judicial Decision-Making: Transparency, Accountability, and the Judicial Role appeared first on Justice Speakers

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Part Three: AI on Trial – Admissibility of...

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2025/10/14

Artificial intelligence is producing new forms of evidence—from deepfakes to algorithmic analyses—that challenge traditional evidentiary rules. This installment explores how courts can ensure AI-generated material meets the tests of relevance, reliability, and authenticity under Frye, Daubert, and Rule 702, safeguarding fairness and due process in the age of AI. The post Part Three: AI on Trial – Admissibility of AI-Generated Evidence appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute.

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Preserving Balance: State Responses to the Strong...

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2025/10/07

The Strong Unitary Executive Theory (SUET) threatens to expand presidential power at the expense of checks and balances. This blog explores how states can respond through litigation, constitutional protections, and collaborative strategies to preserve democratic integrity and federalism in the face of growing judicial deference to executive authority.The post Preserving Balance: State Responses to the Strong Unitary Executive Theory appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute.

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Amber Gregory on Texas Specialty Courts and Leadership

Justice Speakers Institute ·

2025/10/02

In this Justice Speaks episode, Amber Gregory, Executive Director of the Texas Association of Specialty Courts, discusses her leadership role in supporting judges, coordinators, and staff. She highlights the Resource Center’s training, peer reviews, statewide conference planning, and efforts to strengthen specialty courts through collaboration and evidence-based practices.The post Amber Gregory on Texas Specialty Courts and Leadership appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute.

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Part 2: AI in the Courts: Ethical Challenges

Justice Speakers Institute ·

2025/09/30

AI is reshaping the justice system, but with it come profound ethical challenges. From bias in risk assessments to the “black box” problem of transparency, judges and lawyers must balance innovation with fairness. Ethical vigilance is vital to protect public trust, due process, and the legitimacy of judicial decision-making. The post Part 2: AI in the Courts: Ethical Challenges appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute.

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Part 1: AI in the Courtroom: Opportunities and Risks

Justice Speakers Institute ·

2025/08/26

Artificial intelligence is transforming the courtroom, reshaping legal research, case management, and access to justice. While AI offers efficiency and consistency, it also raises concerns about bias, transparency, and fairness. Courts now face the challenge of balancing innovation with accountability to preserve the integrity of justice.The post Part 1: AI in the Courtroom: Opportunities and Risks appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Courts: A Blog Series...

Justice Speakers Institute ·

2025/08/26

Artificial intelligence is transforming the justice system, from risk assessments to drafting opinions. JSI’s six-part series, AI and the Courts: Balancing Justice in a Digital Age, explores opportunities, risks, and ethical challenges. The series highlights how courts can ensure AI strengthens fairness, accountability, and public trust in justice. The post Artificial Intelligence and the Courts: A Blog Series from Justice Speakers Institute appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute.

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Kansas State Specialty Court Coordinator: Dawn...

Justice Speakers Institute ·

2025/08/14

In this Justice Speaks episode, Kansas State Treatment Court Coordinator Dawn Huddleston discusses her career journey, statewide program management, and the future of Kansas specialty courts. She highlights funding innovations, statewide training efforts, and the importance of collaboration and evidence-based practices to strengthen treatment courts and expand access to life-changing services.The post Kansas State Specialty Court Coordinator: Dawn Huddleston’s Vision appeared first on Justice

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Opioid Intervention Courts: A Proven Path to Recovery

Justice Speakers Institute ·

2025/08/12

Opioid Intervention Courts offer a life-saving alternative to traditional justice responses by focusing on rapid treatment, overdose prevention, and recovery support. Backed by recent research, this evidence-based model prioritizes health over punishment and helps courts address opioid use disorder more effectively and compassionately.The post Opioid Intervention Courts: A Proven Path to Recovery appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute.

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Missouri Treatment Courts with Judge Alan Blankenship

Justice Speakers Institute ·

2025/08/07

This episode of Justice Speaks features Judge Alan Blankenship, who shares his journey from CPA to judge and his leadership in Missouri treatment courts. He discusses veterans’ treatment court outcomes, statewide funding, drug testing protocols, mentor court designation, and the future of evidence-based best practices in specialized courts. The post Missouri Treatment Courts with Judge Alan Blankenship appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute.

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