Juvenile Judge tells Truancy Diversion Program volunteers, “Every kid you touch is probably one less kid that I see.”
If children aren’t showing up for school, odds are they are going to struggle. That struggle leads to a slippery slope that often ends up with the student dropping out. Those who drop out of school face dismal employment prospects and limited options for success. [...]
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Success is sweet for volunteers who motivate students to stay in school
Truancy Diversion Program (TDP) volunteers who motivate students to stay in school and graduate have achieved sweet success. To acknowledge that success, the volunteer judges who visit schools to mentor students will be honored at a dessert reception and given the opportunity to share their [...]
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Vietnam Veterans kick in to help fellow Vets struggling with addiction
It’s not uncommon to hear specialty court graduates say that the treatment they received saved their life and gave them back their family. In early May, the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 17 presented the Eighth Judicial District Court, Veteran’s Court, with a check for [...]
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Soon to be CASA’s will take oath to join the volunteers who are a voice for kids and challenge others to do the same
Eighteen soon-to-be Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers, including three naturalized citizens, a veteran, a realtor, attorneys, former foster youth, former foster parents and adoptive parents will take a pledge May 13 at noon at Family Court, Courtroom 9, 601 N. Pecos Road to speak on [...]
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Bonnie Bulla been selected by Nevada Governor to serve on the Nevada Court of Appeals
Discovery Commissioner Bonnie Bulla has been selected by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak to serve on the Nevada Court of Appeals. Bonnie has served as the NVEJD court discovery commissioner since 2007. Prior to joining the District Court, she worked in private practice where she handled cases [...]
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A Casino Worker, Teachers, Retired Cops, And A Computer Programmer Come Together To Take Oath To Speak Up For Kids
Twenty-two Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers including a casino worker, teachers, retired cops, and a computer programmer will come together on Friday, Feb. 15 at noon at Family Court, Courtroom 9, 601 N. Pecos Road to swear an oath to speak for kids. There is a [...]
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Restorative justice catches fire as a way to keep kids out of trouble and across the graduation finish line
More than 250 educational professionals converged on Metro Headquarters for a school-justice partnership summit on February 8. The focus of the summit was restorative justice and student engagement. Effective classroom management and family engagement were hot topics aimed at keeping kids out of the juvenile [...]
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Summit on restorative justice to be held to keep kids out of the juvenile justice system and get them across the graduation finish line
A school-justice partnership summit with a focus of restorative justice and student engagement will be held on February 8, from 8:45 a. m. to 4 p.m., at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police headquarters, 400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. The focus of the summit will [...]
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Judge Jennifer Togliatti’s District Court retirement celebration filled with praise from justice community
On January 2, when many people were still recovering from the New Year, Judge Jennifer Togliatti retired after 30 years of service to the community as a judge and as a Clark County Deputy District Attorney. Despite the fact that many people were still in [...]
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District Court judge with highest seniority hangs up robe
Judge Cynthia Diane Steel retired on January 8, after serving on the bench of the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada, Family Division, for twenty-two years. She was the most senior judge on the District Court bench. At her retirement party, Family Division Presiding [...]
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