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Nearly half of all judges who participated in our monthly survey of NJC alumni indicated they have suffered from secondary traumatic stress. And the actual percentage of judges who are traumatized could be e...

Nearly half of all judges have suffered from this condition

Nearly half of all judges who participated in our monthly survey of NJC alumni indicated they have suffered from secondary traumatic stress. And the actual percentage of judges who are traumatized could be e...

Flag, scales of justice, gavel
Flag, scales of justice, gavel

Dear Model Code: What are the rules for judges interested in politics? I want to be involved, but I don’t want to violate ethics guidelines or have my impartiality called into question. Sincerely, Judg...

Ask the Model Code: May I be involved in politics?

Dear Model Code: What are the rules for judges interested in politics? I want to be involved, but I don’t want to violate ethics guidelines or have my impartiality called into question. Sincerely, Judg...

njured African American veteran in wheelchair talks with military psychiatrist. Both men are seen from the neck down. Focus is on the wheelchair.
njured African American veteran in wheelchair talks with military psychiatrist. Both men are seen from the neck down. Focus is on the wheelchair.

Reggie kept his eyes fixed on his shoes and answered my questions in a voice barely louder than a whisper. Defendants often act deferential and docile, but I’d never seen a Marine sound this defeated befor...

Reflections from the Bench: My court rescues veterans suffering silently

Reggie kept his eyes fixed on his shoes and answered my questions in a voice barely louder than a whisper. Defendants often act deferential and docile, but I’d never seen a Marine sound this defeated befor...

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