Evidence Based Decision Making Resources
The Evidence-Based Decision Making (EBDM) in Local Criminal Justice Systems Starter Kit provides guidance to jurisdictions interested in implementing the EBDM Framework. The Starter Kit is intended to help collaborative criminal justice policy teams build their capacity to engage in EBDM.
Indiana EBDM Story: Sustaining the EBDM model
Local JRAC Action Plan Template
The Action Plan Template is designed to assist Local JRACs to document action items and strategize around the specific actions to map progress toward objectives and goals.
Community Supervision Resources
The Community Supervision Resource Center serves as a clearinghouse for new research, resources, training, peer learning, and technical assistance opportunities for the pretrial, probation, and parole supervision fields. CSRC is funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and managed by the Center for Effective Public Policy.
Behavioral Health Resources
NCSC Behavioral Health Resource Hub
National Judicial Task Force Report on State Courts' Response to Mental Illness
Leading Change Guide for State Court Leaders
National Drug Court Institute
Indiana Behavioral Health Commission Report-- September 2022
Open Door Law and Access to Public Records Act
The Indiana Public Access Counselor issued a written informal advisory opinion in response to a request made by the Indiana Office of Court Services. IOCS requested the informal opinion regarding Local JRACs and their relationship to the Indiana Open Door Law and the Access to Public Records Act.