Community Service

By Greg Berman

An overview of the issues faced by states attempting to mainstream problem-solving innovation.

By Staff of the Center for Court Innovation

In this collection of essays, Center for Court Innovation staff  identify and address some of the most challenging questions faced by states as they seek to reform their court systems, moving beyond the implementation of specialized pilot projects.

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By Staff of the Center for Court Innovation

This collection of research reports, written by Center for Court Innovation staff, analyzes the impact of a broad range of problem-solving initiatives launched in New York State and nationwide over the past decade.

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By Greg Berman and John Feinblatt

An opinion piece describing the growth of problem-solving courts and calling for recognition of their potential to improve the public's confidence in the justice system. Published in Judicature, Vol. 86, No.4 (January-Febuary 2003)

By Greg Berman and Aubrey Fox

An analysis of drug court efforts to move into the mainstream of court operations across the country.

By Greg Berman and John Feinblatt

A look at how problem-solving courts impose new roles and responsibilities on judges.

By Robert V. Wolf

A descriptive look at the Midtown Community Court's responses to street-level prostitution in Times Square and surrounding neighborhoods. This article appeared in the Volume 22/23 (2001) of the Justice System Journal.

By Derek Denckla and John Feinblatt

A transcript of a discussion among judges, lawyers and academics about the role of lawyers in problem-solving courts. Published in Judicature, Vol. 84, No. 4 (Jan/Feb 2001)

By Greg Berman

A transcript of a discussion among judges, lawyers and academics about the changing roles of judges in problem-solving courts Published in Judicature, Vol. 84, No. 2 (Sept/Oct 2000)

By Greg Berman and Susan K. Knipps

An overview of problem-solving courts, including community courts, drug treatment courts and domestic violence courts, in New York State. Published in the New York State Bar Journal, Vol. 72, No. 5 (June 2000)