Corrections officials, judges and local agencies urged lawmakers to preserve treatment and supervision programs intended to keep lower-risk offenders out of costly prison beds. Read source article by clicking here.  

Read report by Justice System Partners by clicking here. 

Recent reporting by WYFI highlighted the dramatic increases in individuals incompetent to stand trial for criminal offenses and their referral to the state hospital system for competency restoration. The result is a system under tremendous strain and one that is increasingly displacing people who need the highest level of psychiatric care for reasons unrelated to criminal activity. Read Source material by clicking here. 

POPAI’s Fall Conference is almost here, and we’re excited to celebrate 40 years of POPAI with a totally rad 80’s themed party!

Join us Wednesday evening for food, music, karaoke, a cash bar, and plenty of 80’s fun. Don’t forget to dress the part—there will be prizes for the best 80’s looks!

Check out the flyer below for all the details. We hope to see you there!

Marion County leaders are considering options to reduce the costs associated with incarceration, but whether those efforts land in next year’s budget remains to be seen.

Among the considerations is the complete removal of electronic monitoring fees — which would mean the county would lose about $2.5 million annually that is currently collected.

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Big changes could be coming to a local drug assistance program - leaders with the Vanderburgh County Treatment Court say their program has been completely defunded by the Indiana Department of Corrections.  Read the source article by clicking here. 

Below is the slate of candidates running for President, Secretary, District 2, District 4, District 6, District 8, and At-Large Representative #2. If you click on an individual’s name, you will be able to review their Intent to Run Form.

Those attending the 2026 Fall Conference will have the opportunity to complete a ballot on site.

Members who are unable to attend the 2026 Fall Conference may request an absentee ballot by emailing Election Chair Josh Herman at Joshua.Herman@indy.gov. Absentee ballots will only be issued for the contested elections in District 2, District 8, and At-Large Representative #2.

President

Angela Morris

Secretary

Anthony Williams

District 2 

Includes the following counties: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, and Whitley

Edward P. Beber                Kris Rarey         

DISTRICT 4

Includes the following counties: Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Union, and Wayne

Curtis Mardis

DISTRICT 6

Includes the following counties: Benton, Clay, Fountain, Greene, Montgomery, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Vigo, Warren, and White

Lindsey Winger

DISTRICT 8

Includes the following counties:  Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Martin, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick

Jennifer Lampert                Michelle Busing

At-Large #2

Chad Boruff Haylee Elsea

Get ready to join us as we celebrate 40 years of POPAI at the 2026 POPAI Fall Conference, taking place September 9–11, 2026, at the beautiful French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana!

Registration for the 2026 POPAI Fall Conference remains open through August 31, 2026.

Please note that the POPAI hotel room block at French Lick Resort is now SOLD OUT.

Additional lodging options in French Lick include:

• Best Western Plus
• Comfort Suites

Attendees are responsible for contacting these hotels directly to check current availability and rates.

Click here to Register for the Conference. 

A longstanding Indiana reentry program will be able to help hundreds more people through a $5 million federal grant.  Read source article by clicking here. 

Leaders in Hendricks County are embarking on a new path to address misconduct among teenagers struggling with behavior that otherwise might not be effectively addressed in juvenile court. Read Source Article by clicking here (may require subscription to read).