Council of State Governments

CPE Publishes the Redesigning Public Safety: Mental Health Emergency Response White Paper

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

New Haven, CT, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Center for Policing Equity (CPE) announces the publication of Redesigning Public Safety: Mental Health Emergency Response .

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  • New Haven, CT, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Center for Policing Equity (CPE) announces the publication of Redesigning Public Safety: Mental Health Emergency Response .
  • The second white paper in our ongoing Redesigning Public Safety Resource Series focuses on the imperative need to rethink our approach to mental health emergencies nationwide.
  • “Across the country, we’ve seen support for mental health systems, educational resources, and community-based response programs effectively improve public health and public safety when communities embrace the opportunity for systemic change.
  • CPE’s Redesigning Public Safety: Mental Health Emergency Response white paper recommendations to directly address those disparities include:
    Creating community-based mental health first-response programs.

SPECIAL REPORT: GigNet Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) is A Key Element in the Digital Transformation of the Mexican Caribbean, With Over 150,000 Homes Passed and More Growth Planned for 2023

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

GigNet expects that during 2023 it will have upwards of 225,000 homes passed covered by long-term agreements and other contractual arrangements with planned developments, gated communities, luxury condominiums, and other residential developments.

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  • GigNet expects that during 2023 it will have upwards of 225,000 homes passed covered by long-term agreements and other contractual arrangements with planned developments, gated communities, luxury condominiums, and other residential developments.
  • What is less known outside of Mexico is that the region is one of the fastest growing residential markets in the Americas.
  • The number and scale of new housing developments, ranging from entry level to luxury, is staggering.
  • For a video overview of GigNet’s Silicon Maya initiative promoting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals in the region, see https://vimeo.com/gignet/siliconmaya .

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JUVENILE AND FAMILY COURT JUDGES ADOPTS RESOLUTION TO STRENGTHEN ROLE OF JUDGES NATIONWIDE

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, the Board of Directors at the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) unanimously voted to adopt the "Resolution on Strengthening the Role of Judges Who Handle Juvenile Justice Cases Statewide." The recommendations in the resolution were proposed in a recently released 50-state analysis, "Courting Judicial Excellence in Juvenile Justice: A 50-State Study." The report and corresponding resolution provide guidance on how states can and should strengthen their juvenile courts so that judges who handle delinquency cases can make better-informed decisions that will improve public safety and youth outcomes. The study is co-authored by the NCJFCJ and The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center with support from The State Justice Institute.

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  • The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) adopted a new resolution to strengthen the role of judges who handle juvenile justice cases.
  • NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, the Board of Directors at the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) unanimously voted to adopt the "Resolution on Strengthening the Role of Judges Who Handle Juvenile Justice Cases Statewide."
  • The recommendations in the resolution were proposed in a recently released 50-state analysis, "Courting Judicial Excellence in Juvenile Justice: A 50-State Study."
  • Founded in 1937, the Reno, Nev.-based National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) is the nation's oldest judicial membership organization and is focused on improving the effectiveness of our nation's juvenile and family courts.

Mack Jenkins Joins Justice Speakers Institute as an Associate Partner and Vice President

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

NORTHVILLE, Mich., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chief Mack Jenkins has joined Justice Speakers Institute (JSI) as an Associate Partner and Vice President.

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  • NORTHVILLE, Mich., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chief Mack Jenkins has joined Justice Speakers Institute (JSI) as an Associate Partner and Vice President.
  • Chief Jenkins oversaw operations of a department of up to 1500 employees responsible for supervising 14,000 adults and 2000 youth throughout the state.
  • Chief Jenkins held a variety of leadership positions with Orange County Probation, including division director, overseeing adult, juvenile, and institutional services.
  • Justice Speakers Institute, founded in 2015, is the gateway to Justice System leaders worldwide.

New Initiative to Advance Employment Opportunities for Youth and Adults with Criminal Records

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

BOSTON, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit driving transformation of the American workforce and education systems, today announced the launch of a new center in partnership with the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center that will help adults with criminal records secure meaningful employment. With funding from the Justice and Mobility Fund, the Center for Justice and Economic Advancement (CJEA) will break down barriers to reentry and economic advancement for people with criminal records.

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  • "People with records are too often shut out of opportunities in society, especially employment," said Lucretia Murphy , associate vice president at JFF and director of the Center for Justice and Economic Advancement.
  • [CG1] In addition, racial discrimination and inequity in the labor market exacerbate the stigma of having a criminal record for Black people.
  • JFF will guide the center's launch and development during an initial two-year planning grant, working to disrupt longstanding inequities and expand employment opportunities for people with criminal records.
  • The initiative will mobilize employers to adopt equitable and inclusive hiring practices that result in employment and advancement of people with records.

IBTS' Rudy Saporite Announced as Judge for the Solar Games competition at Intersolar North America

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

This is the second time Saporite has served as a judge for the Games, which are held to connect and promote learning among solar industry installers, developers, policy makers, utilities and technology providers, and other key stakeholders.

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  • This is the second time Saporite has served as a judge for the Games, which are held to connect and promote learning among solar industry installers, developers, policy makers, utilities and technology providers, and other key stakeholders.
  • As the judge for the competition, Saporite joins a prestigious advisory of clean energy industry leaders.
  • During the competition, Saporite will be looking for quality, safety, and speed as he evaluates each team's installations.
  • "What I love about the Solar Games," Saporite said, "is the opportunity to see so much of the work we practice come together in a very fast and exciting way.

IBTS welcomes Agnes Crespo-Quintana as Director of its Puerto Rico Division, continuing its commitment to the Island

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Technology and Safety (IBTS) is pleased to welcome Agnes Crespo-Quintana as the new Director for its Puerto Rico Division, based in San Juan.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Technology and Safety (IBTS) is pleased to welcome Agnes Crespo-Quintana as the new Director for its Puerto Rico Division, based in San Juan.
  • Ms. Crespo-Quintana's robust work history includes engagements with both the Puerto Rico Department of Housing (PRDOH) and the Department of Economic Development and Commerce of Puerto Rico (DDEC) and as the leader of the Economic Development Unit for the Puerto Rico Community Foundation.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Ms. Crespo-Quintana to the IBTS team," says IBTS President and CEO Ashok Goswami.
  • IBTS' Puerto Rico office, located in San Juan, has been instrumental in helping the island recover from the aftermath of the 2017 hurricanes.

Marcus by Goldman Sachs® to Provide Financing Option to Guaranteed Rate Customers

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Friday, December 13, 2019

This latest strategic partnership for Marcus brings two brands focused on excellent customer service together and allows Marcus to provide an unsecured personal loan for Guaranteed Rate customers looking to finance their home improvement projects or consolidate their debt.

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  • This latest strategic partnership for Marcus brings two brands focused on excellent customer service together and allows Marcus to provide an unsecured personal loan for Guaranteed Rate customers looking to finance their home improvement projects or consolidate their debt.
  • This partnership is a huge value-add for customers and real estate agents, said Guaranteed Rate Founder and CEO Victor Ciardelli.
  • With all of our products, we are open to partnerships that provide value to consumers, and customers are consistently giving Guaranteed Rate high marks for the value they provide.
  • The Guaranteed Rate Companies, which includes Guaranteed Rate Inc., and Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC, has over 5,000 employees in a total of 700 offices across the U.S and will fund $36 billion in 2019.