The 2026 ICCCP (Indiana Coalition of Court Certified Programs) Annual Meeting and Training Conference will be held from October 7-9, 2026 at the Brown County Inn in scenic Nashville, Indiana. Registration is now open at this link.  

For the first time, the Commission is hosting a virtual Public Hearing, providing Commission members, stakeholders, and members of the public an opportunity to share feedback on proposed rule amendments before they are presented for a vote at the 2026 Annual Business Meeting. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET.  

Whether you're a Commissioner, Deputy Compact Administrator, Compact staff member, field user, state partner, or a member of the public, your perspective is an important part of the rulemaking process. They encourage everyone with an interest in the proposed amendments to participate.

To learn more and register click here. 

The Commission on Improving the Status of Children (CISC) recently adopted a new three-year plan that includes several objectives for the Multi-System Youth Task Force, one of which is improving how systems support children and youth during transitions—both when they are moving between systems and when they are exiting systems.

To support this objective,  a transitional services subcommittee has been formed that will explore current challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop recommendations for the Task Force. They are looking to bring together probation officers from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including both JDAI and non-JDAI counties, as well as counties that do and do not have local practices around reinstating jurisdiction. Having a range of perspectives will be important to informing this work.

Interested individuals should email Shelby Price, Youth Justice Strategist at shelby.price@courts.in.gov  

County collections of public defense fees designated for the state of Indiana are far below expectations, even as expenditures for the constitutionally mandated service hit record highs. Read source article by clicking here.  

In this episode of Beyond Substance, hosts Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller explore how problem-solving courts can support recovery while maintaining accountability. Dean speaks with Zachary Miller, a deputy prosecutor with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, about Veteran's Court, treatment courts, diversion programs, reentry, and the community partnerships that help people move toward stability. Jodi then shares the personal story of Aaron Shaw, an Indiana veteran whose life changed after entering Veteran's Treatment Court. Together, these conversations show how recovery can grow when legal accountability is paired with treatment, peer support, trust, and people who keep showing up. Listen to episode by clicking here. 

This is why you should care that Indiana community corrections agencies across the state are experiencing significant budget cuts. Read Source Article by clicking here.  

It is hard to imagine finding hope in a steel cargo container. But Shirlye Grandy sees life, fellowship and beauty in the metal box that sits on the Dix Park campus in Raleigh.

Grandy served nearly six years in the N.C. Correctional Institution for Women, but now holds the title of public arts project coordinator for Arise Collective, a Raleigh nonprofit dedicated to helping incarcerated women across the state.

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In this episode of Beyond Substance, hosts Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller explore how storytelling can help communities face substance use, recovery, stigma, and the impact addiction has on families, neighborhoods, and systems. Dean speaks with Lisa Dotson-Hall, creator of The Addict’s Wake, about how a documentary project that began in Brown County, Indiana became a tool for education, compassion, and community conversation. Jodi then shares the personal story of John Cunningham, whose recovery, public voice, and work through Recover Out Loud show how one person’s story can help others feel less alone. Together, these conversations show how recovery can move beyond the individual and become a source of connection for an entire community. To Listen to the episode click here.  

The POPAI Executive Board is proposing amendments to the current POPAI By-Laws.

The proposed amendments are contained within Article XI and would revise the counties included in each of POPAI’s eight districts. The purpose of these changes is to create a more equitable distribution of POPAI’s membership among the districts and ensure that each district is represented as fairly as possible.

A copy of the proposed amended By-Laws can be found below along with a map of the proposed new districts.

In accordance with Article XII of the POPAI By-Laws, the Executive Board has approved the proposed amendments for submission to the membership. This notice begins a 30-day comment period during which members may submit questions, comments, or recommendations regarding the proposed changes.

Please submit any comments no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 19, 2026 to secretary@gopopai.org.

Following the conclusion of the comment period, the Executive Board will review the feedback received and may make additional revisions to the proposed amendments. The final proposed amendments will be provided to the membership no later than August 26, 2026, which is at least 15 days before the scheduled vote.

The proposed amendments are expected to be considered at the POPAI Annual Business Meeting:

September 10, 2026
12:00 p.m. Eastern Time
French Lick Resort
French Lick, Indiana

Under the By-Laws, amendments may be approved by a majority vote of the eligible voting members present, provided that a quorum is present at the meeting.

We encourage all members to review the attached proposal and participate in the comment process. The Executive Board appreciates your involvement as we work to ensure that POPAI’s district structure continues to represent our statewide membership effectively.

Proposed By-Laws - September 2026.pdf

The first question our justice system asks when someone commits a crime is simple: Are they under or over the age of 18?

A single birthday determines which of our existing two criminal justice systems a person enters. However, this wasn’t always the case.

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