Introduction Much is always afoot in the leadership of courts: staffing, budgets, technology, relationships, and perceptions of courts. This article offers reflections, admittedly from my perspective, about the skills needed for today’s court leader. Using select sources, the landscape faced… Read more »
“For years, Native child welfare practitioners and advocates have been forced by limited resources and draining challenges to operate in the short term: What can be done this year or in this moment? Systems transformation requires long-mindedness. Our most pressing… Read more »
The 2026 NACM Midyear Conference took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from March 15 to March 17. Over 450 attendees gathered at the Albuquerque Convention Center for the first of two 2026 conferences celebrating the 250th birthday of the United… Read more »
From Jude Del Preore There is a quote attributed to Sir Isaac Newton: “If I have seen further than others, it is because I stand on the Shoulders of Giants.” One of the true giants and “fathers” of court administration… Read more »
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