ABSTRACT

This book shows the significant impact and success that can be accomplished when courts are designed to meet the needs of the community regardless of traditional proceedings. The presentation of this unique approach marks the way for courts and ancillary justice agencies of all sizes to work together to build community confidence and assure not only quality of life but quality of justice.

chapter 1|24 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|7 pages

The Courthouse

chapter 3|30 pages

The Courtroom

Caseloads, Case Processing and Case Outcomes

chapter 4|29 pages

Building Community Partnerships

chapter 5|16 pages

Project Implementation

chapter 7|23 pages

Community Impacts

chapter 8|23 pages

Court Outcomes

Expectations and Perceptions

chapter 10|25 pages

Conclusion