Special Edition dedicated to Carl N. Becker, the first executive director of the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board. Other articles include: Illinois Endangered and Threatened Species and Remnant of Rare Habitats. The editorial is on Illinois Natural Areas Inventory Update. Wildlife photographs on the covers plus the 2006 index and a map of Illinois geographic regions.
This brochure provides information for unmarried and soon-to-be mothers on establishing paternity. Topics covered include what paternity means, why it should be established and the methods used to establish it.
The main article of this issue reports on new initiatives, which are having increasing success at reducing costly juvenile detention and correction stays, decreasing recidivism rates among young offenders, and empowering the community. At the same time, specialized services can provide troubled youth with much needed substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and other tools necessary to move forward in a productive manner. Other items focus on recent publications, research, a specialized womens probation program, grants, vehicle theft data collection technology, and needs assessed, evidence-based practices measured in probation research initiatives.
The Illinois Judicial Speakers Bureau was established by the Illinois Supreme Court and the Illinois Judges Association to increase awareness of our judicial system and its role in the community. By enabling community groups to hear directly from judges and other court officials, it is hoped that citizens can better appreciate the judicial system and its function in a democracy.
First through Fifth District and the Appellate Court Caseload Statistics. Includes criminal and civil caseload statistics for the years 2001 through 2005.
The path a case may follow in the process from start to finish can be complicated. The diagram demonstrates in general terms, how cases proceed through the state court system.
The FY2005 annual report is a summary of the elder abuse and neglect reported to the Department on Aging. It identifies types of abuse, reporting procedure, the applicable Illinois law and Department accomplishments. In addition, this brief report displays statistics in easily readable charts.
This brochure provides details on the Division of Child Support Enforcement's Automated Voice Response System (AVRS). Covers topics such as what AVRS is, how to reach it, what information is available, and how to use it.