National Adoption Day is an annual event, celebrated since 2000, that has placed more than 75,000 children living in foster care with forever families. In 400 cities across the nation, policymakers, advocates, and key players in the family court system have collaborated to plan events in furtherance of the event’s shared goals: calling attention to the large number of children in the foster care system, reducing the backlog of adoption cases in family courts across the nation, and celebrating the successful adoption of foster children by loving parents. On November 19, 2021, four Harris County Judges will host private adoptions as well as adoptions with the Department of Famliy and Protective Services. Events start at 9:00 am.
Read moreElection Day 2021
It’s Election Day! Be prepared and informed at the polls today with these resources for Harris County voters.
Read moreFirst Monday in October 2021 -- SCOTUS Returns!
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It’s the First Monday in October, and that can mean only one thing – the Supreme Court is now in session! Plenty of controversial and contentious cases will go before the Court this term, and to help you keep up with developments on the docket, we’re providing a roster of resources. Included are podcasts, blogs, articles, videos, and more created by smart, thoughtful people. They shed light on all things SCOTUS including cases decided in the shadows and on the merits. Commentary may be incisive and thoughtful or critical and jaded, but it’s all interesting. If it’s snark and cynicism you crave or more serious analysis and insight, you will find it here.
Read moreNational Deaf Awareness Month: Better Communication for Safety and Justice
Last week, we recognized Hispanic Heritage Month. This week, before September concludes, we are celebrating National Deaf Awareness Month. Both are annual observances of the history, culture, and contributions of the communities they honor. An additional focus of this post is the importance of effective communication when interacting with the justice system. It includes resources for law enforcement and the court system to use in providing more accessible channels of communication for everyone.
Read moreNational Voter Registration Day 2021
It’s National Voter Registration Day! Now is the time to prepare for the year’s upcoming elections. Register in September, vote in November!
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